Hi lovelies! I've got a fun and easy DIY for you today... it's these unique crystal spike stud earrings!
Here's the inspiration, these beautiful Courtney Lee Collection Eve earrings, as soon as I saw them I knew I'd be making them! Now they are on sale on Gilt right now for only $45, but they're sold out there too {here} So if you really like them, you've got to check the how-to! {Click to keep reading!}
You'll need:
- A few inches of 1/8" metallic rhinestone trim in red/silver (from M&J Trimming, here)
- 2 - 8mm x 13mm metal spikes with screw in nickel (from M&J Trimming, here)
- 2 post earring backs (I found these at Michael's)
- E-6000 glue
- Toothpick (or skewer)
- Wire cutters (not pictured)
- Loctite glue (not pictured)
Use your skewer (or toothpick!) to apply a small amount of E-6000 to the back of the first rhinestone on the chain. Let it set for a few minutes before you attach the others.
I found it easiest to attach the rest by standing the spike up and wrapping the rhinestone chain around it like this, gluing as I went along. Snip the chain right after the last stone. Repeat with the other spike. Let dry thoroughly.
Squirt a small dab of Loctite glue into the spike's hole and then screw the screw in, I decided to only screw mine in a little bit to leave it more exposed. Let dry thoroughly.
Use your skewer to apply a dab of E-6000 onto the back of the screw head and push the earring post onto it. Let it dry thoroughly!
There you go! How fun are these? Such a unique statement piece you're sure to reach for again and again!
xox
Lia
