DIY Embossed Metal Earrings - Trash To Treasure

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

It makes me appreciate the work that goes into these . Beautiful!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Helen3691]

Hi Cindy. Just found your channel and I’m inspired to get out my cans again. I use paper punches to cut my shapes. Being a lefty I struggle with scissors and hate to ruin my good lefty scissors on aluminum. And since I use my paper punches for making cards it feels like a two for one tool. Happy Upcycling!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Helen - I live with a lefty so I know a little bit about the scissor problem. I am so happy to hear you are inspired. Thanks for watching.

[@shitalwatts747]

Thanks for sharing it's so easy to watch you create beautiful hand embossing I must try this♥️

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Cindy, I really really enjoyed watching you create those earring’s. They’re really really stunning and beautiful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@created2bless322]

Just subscribed, these are true works of art! I have seen many earrings from aluminum cans but nothing like these....Soooo unique and beautiful, definitely my style! Thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi and welcome! I am so happy to have you join my youtube community. 🙂

[@venganzamujer354]

so glad i found your channel

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I very happy to have you here. Thanks for watching.

[@nonisnest9718]

What fun-would love to try!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@earth_w0rm325]

This idea is so cool! This vid helped me get inspired for some new ideas for my own jewelry

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. I am happy you are inspired 🙂

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

How did you smooth out the sharp edges? These are pretty.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. The edges are finished with dimensional paint so there aren't any sharp parts.

[@venganzamujer354]

they are beautiful.....very artsy

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@sandrajohnson2489]

I like this idea a lot and I think I would add one or two more smaller pieces to the large piece. Also, there has to be another way to finish the edges other than paint. What about using solder?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I tried soldering once but I was terrible as it. 🤣🤣. I would love to know how to do it though. 🙂

[@sandrajohnson2489]

@@UpcycleDesignLab I've never done it and I too would love to know how.

[@haileyreyes8586]

I love this woman so much awesome videos

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@natalieharrison4318]

Very cute and creative.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Natalie 😊

[@HassanRagheb]

Beautiful Artworks

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@tamaratorn6887]

Haai Cindy, thanks for sharing ❤🎉

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Tamara thanks for watching 😊

[@ladychicfashion1961]

Great results!👏🥰

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@zickiezickie]

Thanks for sharing this great idea. To put that hole in the aluminum, a push-pin would work better. It is easier to grasp and it has a flat base that the thumb tack doesn't.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching and for the tip.

[@WomanUnfiltered]

Does the fabric paint seal the edges well enough so they won't cut you? I make bracelets with aluminum cans, but I double fold over the edges to avoid anyone getting sliced like I did before I started using gloves to help me fold them safely.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Tina - Yes it does cover the edges and you can apply a second coat but I don't think it would stand up to a lot of abrasion. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@LucillesParadise36]

I like this style wow your very creative

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much Lucille 😊

[@selucea]

Permanent felt pen can be used when you desire to highlight specific areas in color. This is an urban folk craft in places like mexico, where the manufacture of (previously) tin christmas tree ornaments is common.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for commenting and watching.

[@vakhbod100]

I use the embossing tool to draw Mandela

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Parisa - Your embossing sounds lovely and intricut.

[@Soapartisan875]

I absolutely loves these just my style ❤😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Blanca - I happy you like them. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@tulikabmukherjee]

Wow...this is amazing

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@lulu43751]

Hi Cindy I'm so happy I found your channel, your earrings are exactly what I had in mind! I wanted to ask when you adhere the embossed piece to the backing and go over your lines again, how does it not show on the backing and stays smooth? Thank you again! P.S. I will be trying this out with your very kindly offered templates on a aluminium serving plate, wish me luck 😅❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Louise - thanks for watching. If I understand your question, there is no damage to the back side because the mounting tape between the two layers acts as a cushion. Hope that helps. I hope you have fun with the project. 🙂

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

🎉Thank you for sharing 😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@pheona1164]

These are so cool! Thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@cacevedo07]

I didn't realize that you used dimensional fabric paint to seal the two metals [11:36]. Is the paint sturdy enough to stay on it? Many thanks.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - I think the paint is well suited for this use but it doesn't stand up to abrasion. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching.

[@cacevedo07]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Thanks!

[@mawi1172]

Costume jewelry is fine for work. But earrings were always my one indulgence. If I owned earrings they were worth owning. So I wasn't much one for costume. But work is fine for these ones. ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@melodyengland4439]

Hello, thanks for sharing this video, i really like these ideas, i save the metal from cans, too, can you do a video on exactly how you oxidize these?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Melody - thanks for watching. I think this is what you are looking for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omaQhZyNnJ1qfJo

[@CarolStout-m7x]

Very cool

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Carol 😊

[@cacevedo07]

How did you bind the two pieces of metal? You went from embossing one side [10:29] to having two pieces bound together [10:39]. Many thanks for the tutorial.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - Sorry if this was confusing. I used some mounting tape to hold two pieces of aluminum together and then finished the edges with the silver dimensional paint.

[@cacevedo07]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Oh, I see. Many thanks!

[@donnadetjen7894]

Can you cut this with a Cricut cutting machine and emboss with embossing folders? This I'd a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Donna - I am not super experienced with my cricut cutting machine. I do cut a lot of the aluminum cans with my cricut but I haven't used the embossing or debossing tool. I believe it would work but I don't think the embossed impressions would be as deep as they are when made by hand. Hope that helps thanks for watching. 🙂

[@veraglossup4581]

What can I use instead of a embossing tool

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Vera - you can try using anything with a rounded tip. A pencil or pen with the tip retracted might work. But embossing tools are very inexpensive so you might want to get one eventually. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@veraglossup4581]

@@UpcycleDesignLab thank you so much

[@donitafichter8298]

Very good use for cans! Thank you for the idea. But…. Sorry, I didn’t see how the edges were finished to make them less “ skin slicey”. Did you sand them or something?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Ho Donita thanks for watching. I covered the edges with dimensional paint so they aren't sharp at all. 🙂

[@donitafichter8298]

@@UpcycleDesignLab awesome thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@donitafichter8298 Merry Christmas to you as well

[@rubibanik943]

Fine

[@dianadevlin3717]

Very pretty. I'm wondering if these could be resined to give them more substance and prevent sharp edges?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Diana - thanks for watching. I have never worked with resin so I am afraid I can't answer your question. But you could certainly experiment.

[@mariermisbellorin3899]

Hermosos🥰

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

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[@pamsmith7039]

Good

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@larimalhernandez5854]

Me encanta

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Thanks 😊

[@designyourcards]

Aren't these dangerous with sharp edges that can cut your fingers or your neck when wearing them? Don't they need sanding?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

The edges are finished so they aren't sharp. 🙂

[@AKingZWldAQu33nZUnVZ]

HI CINDY 👋 I AM ABSOLUTELY AMAZED AT ALL YOUR TUTORIAL YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME 👍👍CINDY YOU USED DIMENSIONAL FABRIC PAINT WELL I HAVE AND IDEA HOW ABOUT EITHER CLEAR OR COLOR HOT GLUE TO SEAL EVEN TO DECORATE TO ADD DIMENSION OR TO SEAL EITHER WAY CREATIVITY IS A NEVERENDING LIMIT😉 THANKS FOR SHARING ENJOY WATCHING A NEW SUBBIE🥰😘

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for your ideas. I think that hot glue would work but I find it easier to work with the dimensional paint. I also don't have to worry about burning my fingers that way. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching.

[@7Domino_]

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[@joyceparkes2678]

💖🙏🏽

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@vesnaradovanovic3807]

Hi, I like your video, can I use it for my blog post How to reduce metal waste? My blog is Sustainable Living by Science

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I am happy you are enjoying my content. You are welcome to link to any of my videos just please mention the Upcycle Design Lab. Best wishes for your blog.