Making leather earrings with the Cricut Maker. So cute and inexpensive!
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- Опубликовано: 8 окт 2024
- In this video, I show you how to cut basic leather earrings with the Cricut Maker. I also compare leather earrings that have been cut with the smooth side up and the smooth side down. You can even emboss your earrings and I show you how. These earrings are so inexpensive to make! In a future video, I will cut more intricate designs and will find ways to embellish the earrings to add interest. Also, in the video, I use a Cricut Strong Grip cutting mat with Strong Grip transfer tape for the first cut. My next cut was done without the transfer tape. However, as I have continued to cut more earrings, I have found that the leather can slip around as the mat becomes less sticky. So, I will be using the transfer tape each time I cut leather.
Some items used:
Cricut Deep Point Blade and Housing on Cricut's site cricut.com/en_...
Cricut Maker amzn.to/2YUU3qp
Cricut Strong Grip Mat amzn.to/2Kypphz
Cricut Strong Grip Transfer Tape amzn.to/2LgdCGd
Leather purchased at Hobby Lobby with a 40% coupon
Earring findings can be purchased at Walmart, Michaels, Amazon, etc.
As an Amazon Affiliate, I may receive a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase through my links, with no additional cost to you.
Finally found a video that showed they were using that scrap bag of leather 🙌🏼lol thank you thank you! Great teacher 👍🏼❤️
Thanks so much for your sweet comment! This was one of very first youtube videos so I am sure it was a bit rough:) Yes, I think the scrap bags from Hobby Lobby are incredible values! Thanks again.
i recently brought leather but to my surprise it wasn't the thin type as i thought it would be. but watching your video helped me realize which one i had cause the paper thin setting wasn't working. but now i know and using the tape to help hold down the leather i think is genius! thank you so much.
Thanks for watching! I hope you get your issues fixed. I have learned to make sure your tape isn't over an area that will be cut. If it is, it can cause the blade to kinda "hop" and cause issues.
omg... BURNING the frayed edges! I'm 4 minutes in and I learned something already! I never thought to do that--thank you!! :D
I haven't been putting transfer tape down on my mat first either. Another great idea! I'm so glad I found your video! :)
Thanks so much for your comments!
I have the Maker, when making leather earrings I use my fine point and it cuts perfect. I do not use transfer paper either.
Thanks for your comment and for watching! What setting do you use to cut the leather earrings? My machine prompts me to use the fine point blade with faux leather and the deep blade with genuine leather. I will try the fine point blade sometime to see how it goes:)
what material setting do you put it on?
@@hollirisner9058 I think you are asking Indigenous Chippewa what setting she uses when cutting her leather with a fine point blade, but in case you are asking me, I use the "Genuine Leather" setting with real leather and "Faux Leather "Paper Thin" when cutting a thin faux leather.
Thank you for this video. I’m using the same leather you suggested and the deep cut blade with the leather setting. It won’t cut all the way through tho! Thank you for any help you can give me!
If it is getting close, you could use the "More Pressure" option. Have you tried that? It is so frustrating when things go badly!
Too cute! I’m dying for a maker. Lol. I know that foul quill can do permanent gold foil on leather too. 🤗
I need to try to use my foil quill on the earrings - that's a great idea! I have barely used the foil quill, so I need to get it out and remind myself how to use it:) Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!
Paper Crane Wishes to make these earrings she used the deep cut blade. That could be used in a Explore, I 🤔 think. Sold mine when I got the Maker. So I’m going by memory.
Very nice, what about lightly sanding with sand paper on the edge bit
I think that could work well. I have seen leather workers do that at time since making this video. Thanks so much for watching!
If you spray or whipe the leather with water first, let it set about a min or two, it will emboss much better.
Thank you so much!
Thanks very helpful😀
Thank you!
Great video! You inspired me to try this today and it is amazing! I had no idea I could cut leather so easily. I have a question though - what is the other method for removing all those little fraying bits on the edges of the leather after it is cut? I did some with shapes cut out of the inside and am not sure how to get rid of them. You had a warning in the video that the burn off method was not official or recommended or some such thing. What is the alternative to burning? I have tried to google an answer but can't find a thing about getting rid of all those bits. You are the only one to mention them which I appreciate. Thanks!!
Thank you soooo much! I did this video shortly after I started doing videos, so I was still learning a lot. I still am:) Two other methods that I have used is to cut the frays off very carefully (but that would be really difficult on inside cut) or use a burnishing agent such as gum tragacanth, tokonole or toko pro. I just started doing this within the last couple of months and I have only used toko pro. I really like it. The consistency of it is similar to regular school glue:) You rub it along the edges of the leather where the frays are and it basically sticks them down to the side of the leather. I HATE frays. Thanks again!!!
@@MakingwithMarilyn Thanks for the info. I ordered some tokonole. Hopefully that will do the trick.
Thanks so much!!! I really like it. You can put it just on the edges, or you can put it on the edges and the back.
Hi, I noticed you did not use a jump ring and it came out nice.
Yes, I try to make earrings where the fish hook can go directly into the earring. Seems like the earrings stay facing forward better when you don't have to use jump rings. Doesn't always work out that way, but that is my preference. Thank you for watching!!!
awesome, i need a cricut maker now. Maybe go ahead and learn zoom feature if you want to show close up details instead of white paper, still cant see with the white paper :/
Thanks so much for watching and for your suggestion about using the zoom feature!
Love these! What size do you usually make your earrings?
I like earrings that are 2.25 to 2.5 inches tall, but a lot of people don't like them quite that large.
@@MakingwithMarilyn thank you
Great video Marilyn. Can that particular leather be safe to used in a Glowforge ?
The Hobby Lobby Remants ones
@@valdrumgole2585 I think the HL remnants are probably not considered laser safe but am not sure. When I first got the glowforge, I wasn't aware of the issue and cut chrome tanned leather in it. Now I stick to veg tan leather in it. My last 2 videos were cutting and dyeing veg tan leather. It's easy to do and really satisfying:)
You should twist the loop instead of pulling it open. This way doesn’t effect the integrity of the loop.
I had to rewatch the video because I was surprised that I didn't actually twist the loop:) That video was one of the first ones I made and I had a lot to learn. Since then, I twist the loops and the funny thing is that I always tell the viewers to twist the loop and not to pull it open. I hope you have a nice holiday season and thank you for watching and commenting! I definitely wants others that watch it to know the better way.
@@MakingwithMarilyn I have only been making jewelry for about six months. I am into tribal and Native American looks. I never watched a video to start out. After I wasted money and supplies, I said maybe I should do a little research. I just didn’t want someone’s perspective or designs to cloud my inspiration. I would not want anyone to say that I stole their idea. I am sure I have so much to learn, but I currently work at a hospital and before that I designed a parts catalog for a marine warehouse. I am in Finance, but still such a big difference. I know I can design the hell out of something on the computer so I was thinking about getting one of the cricuts. Looks like I am going to have to save my money. You have a pleasant voice and I bet it was a joyful memory knowing that one of your old videos is still circulating. Maybe even teared up for a second. I know I would have. Thank you for not being offended. I just wanted others to not make the same mistakes I did in the beginning. 🎄Merry Christmas.
Can you use the embossing and faux leather?
Unfortunately, most faux leather will not emboss very well.
Hi is there anyway to adjust the smaller hole where the earring loop goes ?
Are you buying a file that already has the hole in it and want to adjust the hole? Or are you designing it in Design Space with a hole? I used design space for part of my holes in the video and I used a hole punch for some of them. If you can provide more information on what you are trying to do, I will try to help you figure out what to do.
Awesome. This is what I want to make ❤️
So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions when making yours:)
MARILYN:::::::::::::::::::Use sandpaper to smooth the edges. That's what I do with leather bracelets...I don't see why it wouldn't work. Pretty....I'd have to put some vinyl on them in gold. LOL
Thanks for the tip about using sandpaper! I used rose gold htv on brown leather on a very recent video. A little bling is always good🙂
Loved this video!! Earrings look great on you:)
Thanks so much! I just bought some other colors of leather, so stayed tuned:)
To see some beautiful Blingy Football earrings, watch my September 20, 2019 video.
Hi Marilyn, is it true that cricut maker is not recommended for thin leather? Great video by the way.
Thanks so much! It was one my early videos before I had a microphone and such:) I use my cricut maker for thin leather a lot. I almost always use the "Genuine Leather" setting even when I am cutting 2 - 3 ounce light tooling leather.
@@MakingwithMarilyn Thank you so much ! I was upset because in an other tutorial a lady said it shouldn't be used it for thin leather. I didn't understand why but I'm glad to hear you use it and it works! I'm just about to buy one and wanted to be sure. Thank you lovely Marilyn!
Iron freezer paper to the back of the leather n it will not only stabilize the leather but make it stick to the mat and no leather fuzz will stick to your mat
That is such a great suggestion! I will try it. So, you apparently cut the leather with the freezer side/back of the leather down on the mat? Also, is there a certain amount of time that you let it dry/cure before you cut it? Thanks so much!!!
Making with Marilyn there is no need for drying as you don’t need steam the wax from the paper will stick to the leather holding it in place until you peel it off and the paper side touches the mat although it may be possible to put the smooth leather side down as well,ive never done that
i hand sew leather and have learned about the different type of leather, chrome tanned and vegetable tanned leather. you can look it up on youtube
I will check it out! Thanks for watching and the comment.
Liked your video, but I had a question. Are you using transfer tape or contact paper. I saw another video where you called it contact paper. If it is contact paper, which kind are you using😊
I use both Cricut Transfer Tape and Contact Paper, depending on what I am cutting. What I have found is that when I am cutting something that cuts fairly easily (isn't too thick or dense), Contact paper works fine. When working with a tougher leather, I tend to use Cricut Strong Grip transfer tape. I use the basic Contact Brand Contact Paper that you can get at Walmart. It is very economical to use - much more so than Cricut Transfer Tape. I like to buy clear so that I can use it under cuts, as well as as true transfer tape (such as when transferring vinyl designs). Thanks for watching!!!
I just got the explorer air can i use that? thank you
I have been doing a little research on whether you can cut leather on the explore air. From what I have been reading, you can cut leather and faux leather on the explore air, so long as you don't try to cut the thicker tooling leather. Let me know if you give it a try and how how it turns out.
Thank you so much for sharing all of this Information. Such a good tutorial very easy to follow. This has prompted me to getting the C. Maker. Which one would you recommend? Thank you.
You're so welcome! Of the various cricut machines, I recommend the maker due to its ability to use so many accessories and added power. However, if you plan to use your machine for cutting vinyl, faux leather and thin materials, the less expensive machines are good. Thanks for watching and your comment!
What size in mm earring jumps do you use? I feel like 10mm is too big. Maybe 6mm?
Yes, 6 is a great size! I typically use 6mm or 4mm jump rings. Thanks for watching!!!
What do you charge for the earrings? Thank you
I haven't really sold the earrings in the past. I recently opened an Etsy shop but I don't market it so it isn't doing too well yet:) Here is a link so you can check out my pricing. Typically, for genuine leather and sterling silver fish hooks, one layer is $12 and two layers are $14. www.etsy.com/shop/marilynsmerc. I like to make but not so much into selling:)
How did you get hobby lobby leather remnants to lay so flat!? Mine I got was horrible to use!
Was it their packaged cork or the cork off the bolt?
I misread your prior question. I thought you were referring to cork:) I haven't had any issues with that, but when I have had that problem with fabric, I set it under a hot iron or heat press for a bit (using a protective cover) and then lay it under something flat like a book for about 15 minutes.
I don't understand the need for transfer paper here.
I was cutting strips of it to tape down the leather to keep it from shifting during the cut. Now I just use a super sticky scotch tape. I do this an an extra precaution because I have had a lot of leather shift from not sticking well enough to the mat. It's cheap insurance. Not everyone uses it.
can you tell me exactly what blade I need?
The blade that I use on genuine leather is Cricut's Deep Point Blade (not to be confused with the Deep Cut Blade:) The Deep Point Blade has a black housing that it goes in. I took a picture of it to send to you in this comment, but haven't yet figured out how to attach it. If I figure it out, I will send the picture. I will also make sure that there is a link in my description to the deep point blade. You can click on that link to see the blade. Thanks so much for watching!!!
@@MakingwithMarilyn Thank you so much for responding! i will look for it on amazon
@@erikamartinez1053 What's weird is that when I started looking, I couldn't find it on Amazon, but I found it on sale on Cricut's website. I need to research the difference between the deep point and deep cut blades.
@@MakingwithMarilyn ok ok. ill look on Cricut's website. I'm new to all this so i need guidance lol
@@erikamartinez1053 I asked Melody Lane (a big Cricut youtuber) about the deep point blade and deep cut blade and she said they are the same thing. When I talked to a representative at Cricut, he thought the blade used to be called something different before the Maker came out.
Why did u have to use tape
Thanks for watching! I use tape just as an extra precaution to keep the leather from shifting. With a new mat and with certain leathers, it's overkill, but I had leather shift on me before starting to use tape, so I tend to use it all the time since it's inexpensive.
Hello Oh ok thank you so much where do you buy ur tape
You welcome
@@sarahriddick9375 I used to cut strips of cricut transfer tape that you can get at Michael's, Joann Fabric, Amazon and some walmarts. Now I use Scotch Superhold tape from Walmart. The dispenser has red packaging. It's less expensive and easier to work with than the cricut tape.