Make Your Own Earrings: 40+ DIY Earrings

DIY jewelry is a true adventure into creativity!  No two pieces are exactly alike and the jewelry can be customized for anyone.

This page focuses on DIY earrings as the type of jewelry being made. The articles and tutorials found here range from DIY hoop earrings to resin earring DIY, and even macrame earrings tutorials.

One medium that is extremely popular right now for making jewelry is polymer clay.  The polymer earrings DIY projects on this page are spectacular.

Polymer clay earrings are so unique and fashionable. The creative aspect of this type of clay abounds since there are so many different colors of clay and so many fun shapes to make.

Polymer clay earrings are made from polymer modeling clay. This makes amazing earrings that are easily molded and baked. They are very light to wear as well.

Texture can be added to these DIY clay earrings with tools and gold foil.  The finish can be matte or shiny, depending on the varnish that is added after baking.

Beginners will find artistic polymer earrings easy and fun to make. Below are many links to polymer clay earrings DIY tutorials. These are wonderful to make for yourself, to give as a gift or even to sell.

The polymer clay jewelry is popular on the internet selling sites right now, so if this type of media is enjoyable, think about selling it!

Beaded jewelry is always popular, and there are many articles below showing how to make DIY bead earrings.  Don’t miss the Crystal Earring tutorial from Bead Jewelry.com.

These DIY crystal beaded earrings are lovely.  The crystals fan out into a mid to large-sized drop. They are best suited for intermediate-level jewelry makers.

DIY jewelry-making kits are easy to find, and craft and hobby stores sell a wide variety of beads.  The fun thing about making DIY earrings is the variety of materials.

Is it hard to make DIY earrings?

Most DIY earrings are not difficult to make. Many of the articles below link to earrings that even children can make with a little supervision. Tweens and teens will find these tutorials interesting and can choose an earring style that is as simple or as difficult as they would like.

And of course, adults will love making their own earrings too!

Many of the tutorials below don’t call for much in the area of special materials.  For DIY earrings, jewelry pliers can be very handy.  However, before purchasing specialized pliers for jewelry making, try using a handy pair of needlenose pliers.

Most homes have a pair in their tool arsenal and this could save on the cost of making the earrings.

Jump rings are also necessary and are used in most of the tutorials below, especially with the beaded earrings. 

Jewelry-making kits have everything needed to get started. Take a look at our jewelry tools and supplies page for more information.

Halloween and Christmas earrings are also a theme below!  Make cute and dangly candy corn earrings or lovely beaded drop earrings for the holidays.

Boho never goes out of style, and the macrame earrings tutorials tie right into the boho look.  These larger earrings are all the rage right now, so take a look below and give it a try.

Other interesting materials for DIY earrings are feathers, ribbons, lace, and buttons. These media can be found being used in some of the tutorials below.

Scroll down to see the links to make DIY hoop earrings, classy stud earrings, and even large dangly earrings.  Start with the earrings, and you will be hooked into making matching bracelets and necklaces, too.