TUTORIAL PART 2 | Faux Leather Earrings | Silhouette Cameo

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hi everyone! If for some reason you can't find or download the cut files, please send me an email to ourcraftychaoticlife[at]gmail[dot]com & let me know what format you want your cut files in, either studio 3 or svg, & I'll be happy to reply with the cut files you need! Thank You for your support on my channel & for watching!! XOXO ~Crystal

[@amycartwright1437]

Thank you for this great video! My 11 year old is wanting to make these so we're very excited to get started.

[@annaryan5701]

Thanks for explaining the making of these earrings in a way that is easy and fun!

[@margaretblair706]

Great tutorial! You're a super teacher!

[@sheriavalos7807]

This is the best tutorial I've seen! I'm a beginner with the earrings and have been having a really hard time with this. Thank you so much!!!

[@dinabarboza4972]

Awesome. We actually did 4 pairs of earrings while listening to your videos. I did not realize we had ALL the materials to make these lovely pieces. Thank you for sharing!

[@Jerrisdesigns]

I went to a seminar and took a class on making faux earrings and was still confused about how to make these! I truly appreciate your tut and your files, They have help to answer sooooo many questions for me. Thank you again.

[@vickiphillips230]

I loved these videos you did. Thank you so much! The jump ring is absolutely needed when making making earrings. the hole of the earrings and the hole of the fish hook is facing the same way. If you put the earring on the fish hook, it will make the earring part turn sideways. The jump ring prevents that from happening. So your def right including the jump ring. Now they make oval jump rings and the part that opens is on the side instead of the top so it’s less likely to come apart or have the fish hook or earring slide out of the “crack” lol (lack of better word this morning) of the circle jump ring. These came out beautiful, thanks again:)

[@crystalpayne7232]

On adding the monogram do you use Htv?? If so what heat settings?

[@jessicamanning3157]

Such an awesome in-depth tutorial! Thank you.

[@kimberlycollins8673]

ThAnks for doing this tutorial. I have been wanting to make some for myself and my friends as birthday gifts. I appreciate you taking the time to do this!

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hello & Good Morning Kimberly ! Thank You for you sweet & kind words ! I'm so happy that you could stop by & take a peek at the tutorial ! A little tip for you : If possible, getting cricut brand faux leather from Hobby Lobby OR you can get Faux leather from Walmart cut off the bolt actually cuts way better than the faux leather I used in my tutorial. I've had alot of crafters have issues with cutting it. By all means if you want to give it a try, please do ! I have no problems with it at all. I wish it was as easy as we all have the same materials, same machine, same settings, same blade, etc. & we all get the same results, but for some strange reason with this project, it just doesn't work out like that, I have seen. Oh & a nice sharp blade comes in super handy as well ! =) They are super easy to make & super cute to wear !! If you have an issues or need any assistance, please don't hesitate to let me know, I don't mind to help anytime !

[@rachelgrebel4566]

Thankyou so much for this tutorial, it answers so many question that I would've had to learn via trial/error. I have a whole page full of notes lol. Plus free svg files... you are an angel :)

[@cyndiwilliams4566]

Wow, great idea with the lighter. Thanks so much!

[@pastda3]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this very explicit tutorial and I also thank you for sharing your files. That's very kind of you. :)

[@debwiess741]

I cant get the files what am I doing wrong help

[@trinaycarson]

Great tutorial! I was having trouble getting my earrings to lay properly so this helped a lot!

[@suzanneracki1617]

If you want to use the Auto Blade, do you know the cut settings?

[@staceypasternak7707]

great tutorial. your instructions are very clear and easy to follow

[@marciepierce3515]

I really enjoyed your video and I am just starting to make earrings. You said that on the glitter that I could use HVT on the back? Hot glue isn't working for me. It looks like a 1st grade glued it. LOL Thank you for your step by step video.

[@Jerrisdesigns]

Thank you @OurCraftyChaoticLife for this terrific video. So much information! I did find the measurements for the holes in the earrings. These dimensions worked on the Cameo for faux leather -- 0.104" x 0.101", then you just have to do a "SUBTRACT " to get the software to punch the hole thru. Also what size are the earring wires you were using please? Thank you, Jerri

[@eidysoza3973]

Love this video, very helpful. Thank so much

[@guerita4278]

Best video ive seen you explain everything so well. And give great tips. 🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ thank u sooo much

[@WhitneyMarieHicks1]

Thank you for the free download! I love this little earrings. And Thank you for the tutorial.

[@tinabuenzow9992]

Your are great! I enjoyed your videos please do more! I would like to see how you cut the 2 pice ovals and how you printed the monogramed ones, that would make a great 2 part video!! thank you so much for sharing!

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hello & Good Morning Tina ! Thank You for your sweet words ! They really mean a lot to me ! Thank You for taking the time to watch my tutorials !

[@tinabuenzow9992]

sorry girly I'm new to this and so excited that I was able to download your svgs!!! ok the on this video you have 2 rows of earrings the ones I'm referring to are the ones on the 2nd row on the far left of the sparkly ones in 2 tones pink and brown, I am on a Explore Air 2 but I think I can figure it out if you post a video on how you did that pair of earrings, thank you so much you're a doll!

[@chelseawatson4930]

Hello! What settings did you use on your glitter faux leather?

[@julieklauss8588]

Thank you so much, great tutorial, I can hardly wait to get started on a new pair of earrings. Thank you also for the free download. Looks like I have quite a few more tutorials to check out in your videos.

[@designsbyadahlem4982]

Thank you for this tutorial. Very well made. I am practicing now.

[@rgonzales0871]

Just found your channel!! I have been seeing this tutorial on my list for the longest and I finally clicked it and I’m glad I did! This tutorial is great and gives so much information! Thank you so much!

[@gneebee]

This was a wonderful tutorial. Just went to your FB page to join! Thank you!

[@tanlines86]

Thank you for being so detaoiled- went to HL AND GOT my stuff to make my first earrings

[@CrystalGrayArt]

You are very welcome! Thank you for stopping by! Hope to see you around again soon. XOXOXOXO ~Crystal

[@candicep9022]

Love part one and two! So informative and helpful!

[@darlobert4296]

Great detail on instructions. Thanks. I went to Hobby Lobby site and did not find the glitter fabric rolls. Can you tell me where it might be in the store. Price Width. etc.

[@chelseawatson4930]

When you layer earrings do you put a front and back on each so you don't see the backing?

[@lynnbuckalew151]

I am having problems downloading the leather earring designs to my Silhouette. Can you please help me. Thanks

[@loreehodges6809]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks so much for taking the time to do it :)

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Thank You for watching !

[@melissayonders2401]

Thanks so much for the great tutorial! I have been experimenting with my cut settings and have not been able to cut through the faux leather from hobby leather. I have used the setting 10 and bumping my passes up to 3 and 4 and still haven't had any luck and that is with using deep cut blade as well. Do you maybe have any suggestions?

[@OFCI]

I am having the same problem however, since I wasnt using the glitter faux leather I did not place the faux leather face down. Not sure if that matters. About to try it that way.

[@Jerrisdesigns]

The cut settings I used with success are blade 7/ speed 1/ Force 20/ Pass 1 using the Ratchet blade. HTH Jerri

[@wendylynnvolpi3690]

Thank you for you awesome video!!!! What kind of mat do you use? My Silhouette mat will not hold the leather or glittered canvas.

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hi Wendylynn! I actually use a cricut mat with all of my Silhouette Cameos. The reason being is the Cricut mats are so much more sturdy than the sil mats. I have a video on how to adjust a Cricut mat for your cameo if you'd be interested to check that out. I believe if you ever use a Cricut mat for your cameo, you probably won't ever use a sil mat again! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYvVinuerq6Bf8U

[@AngelaCreason]

Thank you for the tutorials. Can you use HTV on top of the faux leather?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Yes ma'am you can!! You have to use low heat & short presses. I do 215 - 225 degrees & 3 - 5 seconds and don't put the press top down. Hold the earring in your hand, put a pot holder in your hand, earring in top and pat it on the top plate. Don't press it too hard, but move it around for a couple seconds then check to see if it will pull up from the transfer tape. If and when it pulls up, then gently press your entire earring in the top plate one more time the same way without the transfer tape sheet on. That's it!! I hope that helps!!

[@AngelaCreason]

@@CrystalGrayArt thanks for responding!

[@meaghanlarsen1618]

I wish could see up close the turning of the jump ring so the earring faces forward. My first pair turn and hang funny

[@sueguidry4216]

First thanks for video it was very helpful to me... Hope this is allowed if not please ignore or delete What size do you usually cut your earrings?

[@mena1211]

Is it possible to make the hole for the jump hooks on the silhouette? Do you not recommend that?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Yes ma'am, it sure it! All you have to do is take your draw a shape too, choose the circle tool. Hold down the shift key (that way you get a perfect circle) while you are drawing your circle & make the circle the size that you want it. Put the circle where you want it on the earring. Once finished let go of the shift & the mouse button. Then select the circle you created, right click, select duplicate & take that second circle & place it on the second earring. There you go! =) When you go to cut, make sure you select to just cut the EDGE of those pieces!! =) Hope this helps!!

[@mena1211]

@@CrystalGrayArt awesome! Thank you!! I don't trust my hands to put holes in manually! lol

[@deecummins183]

Awesome Tutorials! Thanks so much!

[@murr29]

Wow. Just beautiful and wonderful that your on here sharing. Love it. But I can’t download them. Is there another way to get the templates?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hi Mary! If you will email me at [e-mail] & let me know which file format you would like, the studio 3 or the svg, I'll be more than happy to reply with the files to you directly! Thanks doll!

[@melissarodd4518]

LOVE your videos! Thank you!

[@cheryllmoore4197]

Do you use HTV for the monogram?

[@bethswanson8260]

Thank you so much for this video --- headed out to get supplies ;-)

[@CrystalGrayArt]

You are very welcome ! Thank You for watching ! Let me know if you need any help, I'm happy to help anytime ! Alot of people have had issues with cutting the faux leather that comes in the rolls from Hobby Lobby but have had success with cutting faux leather that you get in the fabric department that comes on the bolts at Walmart. So, you might want to try that, if you have a walmart nearby and since they are open today & HL is closed on Sundays. I hope you have lots of fun making them as we did. My daughter has become slightly obsessed with wearing them & wants me to constantly make her different colors to match her clothes, lol. Have a wonderful crafty day !!

[@bethswanson8260]

Thanks for the info about Walmart. Only question I have so far is I couldn't make out what size oval JUMP (LOL) rings for the glitter canvas ones....sounded to me like "5x7" but that probably isn't right. Havent researched online yet but didn't want to search for something that may not exist.....

[@CrystalGrayArt]

You heard right ! They are 5x7 ovals. I got them at Hobby Lobby. You can just use the 6 or 8mm circle jump rings instead, if you want too, that's totally your choice. =)

[@bethswanson8260]

Got the Cricut Faux Leather today.....almost seems like paper. Are the other faux leathers more fabric-like? Anyway, cut my first one and added some holographic vinyl - LOVE it...wish I could figure out how to send you a pic "cause you were soooo helpful. Maybe I'll try on Facebook.

[@jenniferreimers1287]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! My only question is, what do you suggest for the edges? Maybe it's just me but I can't stand the white edge, especially with darker material. So far I've just used Sharpie in a similar color but wasn't sure if that was the best thing to do for sellability

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hello & Good Evening Jennifer ! Thank You for taking the time to watch the tutorial ! As for the edges, I haven't had an issue with my customers not liking the white edges however, I do like the Sharpie idea for one. I was just talking with another crafter & she was telling me that she has taken some mod podge & put along the edges & added some fine glitter to the edge of the earring. That could be another option for you. I'm sorry I don't have any other suggestions for you but I will be sure to ask around & if I hear of anything more, I'll come back & comment to let you know !

[@Jerrisdesigns]

One crafter on Pinterest (of course!) used metallic pens or acrylic paint to accent her earrings. Both are permanent after a time and she sells hers. =)

[@angelsartography1178]

Thanks for vidoe. I made my first earrings, however they seem flimsy. How can I stiffen faux leather without using wax, hot water or anything too expensive? I''ve googled everything!

[@patsysmith1003]

your video was very informative and helpful. i just don't know how to locate the studio 3 file template that you say is in the description box.

[@CrystalGrayArt]

I see that you sent me an email requesting the cut files for studio 3 format. I've just replied with those cut files! Hope that helps! =) XOXOXOXO ~Crystal

[@henderhz]

Thank you for making these videos!!

[@kanadagarland2477]

Thank you so much!!! This was so very helpful!

[@maggiestewart2464]

I've been having the worst luck w these. I'm using the same cut settings...but it's still not going all the way thru the faux leather but it is cutting into my mat. What am I doing wrong?

[@DebbiePike77]

Thanks for the free files! Question on the glitter vinyl. Do you cut through the vinyl backing to use it also and glue the other piece to it?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hi Debra ! You are very welcome ! As for the glitter, its actually called glitter canvas & doesn't have a vinyl backing on it. You get it at Hobby Lobby in the ribbon section and comes in rolls. It's really easy to cut, actually easier than the leather. Once you cut your earrings out, I put a small amount of hot glue to adhere the two pieces together to make them sturdier. The glitter canvas is thin, so that is why I double them. =) Hope this helps ! Happy Crafting !!

[@DebbiePike77]

Ok, I go in there all the time! Can't wait!

[@tammyricheson9894]

Do you mirror the second one to go on the back?

[@meaghanlarsen1618]

I could not get my silhouette to cut the Hobby Lobby faux leather. It would not stick to my mat. It kept slide and peeling

[@erika213]

How did you do the monogram ones?? Is that vinyl?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hi Erika ! Yes, the monogram one that is show is 651 vinyl, however, I mainly use HTV for my monograms that I sell to the public. If using HTV, do low heat and several presses in short bursts of 2-3 seconds. I hope this helps ! =)

[@erika213]

Our Crafty Chaotic Life thank you!! I’ll try using htv. Why do you not use 651 for the ones you sell?? Does it not last?

[@KK-qb1ve]

What did you say to put on the back of your leather to hide the lighter color like white? Sorry didn't understand that part of your video. I have purchase leather earrings in the past from shops and it looks like its doubled but when I have tried that they are too thick.

[@allibama]

Add vinyl to the back. You could even do that before cutting so that you have a "fancy" back from the start.

[@allibama]

You are so good!

[@monicaperez8030]

How do you put the monogram on?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

You can use 651 adhesive vinyl or heat transfer vinyl. If you use htv, heat your heat press on 250 & press 2-3 seconds two times.

[@myrawise8181]

Not sure what I'm doing wrong but when I go to twist the jump ring and the bottom of the fish hook to get the earring to hang straight, it breaks....any tips?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

What size fish hooks do you have?

[@trenton8755]

What size jump rings and fish hook wire do I need?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hello & Good Morning Charly ! For the jump rings, I use 4 mm & 6mm sizes & for the fish hook wire, it really depends on your personal preference. You will see that they have the longer (the part that goes in your ear) fish hook ear wire (which is what I use in the tutorial) and they have the shorter ear wire. I tend to keep with the longer fish wire because it gives me more room for my earring pieces & jump rings to freely move around especially once they are in my customer or my daughters ears. =) I hope this helps ! Please let me know if you have any other questions or need any help ! You can also reach me on my Facebook page or Facebook group (same name as the channel) ! Happy Crafting !!

[@ashleydenbleyker2849]

Thank you so much for this tutorial and for sharing the files! I am so excited to try these!

[@vannessacapri]

thank you for this! How do you monogram the earrings?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hello & Good Evening Vannessa ! To monogram the earrings, you can simply just design your monogram in Silhouette Studio to the size you need them to be and cut them out in 651 vinyl OR you could use HTV. If you use HTV, only heat your heat press to 275 degrees and only press for a few seconds so that you don't melt your material ! =) I hope this helps ! Happy Crafting !!

[@vannessacapri]

Our Crafty Chaotic Life Oh! I will try that! Thanks so much!

[@vvvkkk8446]

what type of mod podge to use? do you also seal the glitter canvas? TIA

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hello ! I've used gloss and matte mod podge. It really depends on what look you are wanting to be honest. Most of the time I don't use mod podge at all. I've never sealed the glitter canvas at all. I hope this helps !

[@JessicaSmith-sz9pg]

Awesome tutorial!!!!

[@myrawise8181]

Do you have a new FB page, when I click on the link above it says page not found. Thanks

[@CrystalGrayArt]

No ma'am, still the same FB page. Try this link : facebook.com/groups/OurCraftyChaoticLife

[@myrawise8181]

ah thank you! That one worked

[@lydian.mclendon8178]

Thank you!

[@barblittle183]

Great video I can't download the templet? Please send Thanks

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Good Morning Barb ! I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble downloading the templates. I've checked all of my links & they are working fine. I'm more than happy to email them to you, just send me an email at ourcraftychaoticlife@gmail[dot]com & put your name in the subject line with earring templates let me know which format you need, the svg or the studio 3 & once I receive your email, I will reply with the templates. =) Thank You for watching ! =) Happy Crafting !! XOXOXOXO ~Crystal

[@thearellanofamily9702]

@@CrystalGrayArt HI i love your earrings, could you kindly send me the svg please [e-mail]

[@CrystalGrayArt]

If you will send me an email to :: [e-mail] & let me know what format you need either SVG or Studio 3, I will reply with the cut file! =)

[@jeaninecooper4336]

Hi there, it would not allow me to download. Help! Jeanine

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hi Jeanine ! If you will send me an email & let me know what format you would like, either studio 3 or svg, I will be happy to reply with the cut files ! =) Sorry you are having issues downloading the files. I checked all the links & they seem to be working fine on my end. =) Happy Crafting ! XOXOXOXO

[@brendamcateer5898]

HI I bought the file with multiple earrings and I can't figure out how to cut them. I downloaded to my Silhouette and it still shows all 15 pair and not individual earrings. Can anyone help please

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hi Brenda! I think you meant you downloaded the file not bought it. My files are free. Once you open the file in studio, you will need to click on the earrings, right click & choose UNGROUP. This will give you each earring separately. Let me know if you need any further assistance, I don't mind helping anytime!! Happy Crafting! ~Crystal

[@charlesjaeger270]

I can't download the files, how do you do that?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Send me an email to :: [e-mail] & let me know which format you would like, either the svg or the studio 3 format & I will reply with the cut files! =)

[@anitamonts6620]

Can you use hot glue on the faux leather that has the white back?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Hi Anita ! Yes, you certainly can, I do it all the time !!

[@michellecampbell4287]

Can you lighter seal real leather?

[@CrystalGrayArt]

Yes Ma'am, you most certainly can ! =)