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April 29, 2009
Posted at 05:07PM

D.I.Y. Leather Fringe Earrings by AK Vintage

From the Designer: Anna Korte Vintage Jewelry - Q&A with Anna Korte Do it Yourself: Leather fringe earrings by Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry
In celebration of Earth Month here at Tobi we asked some of our favorite designers to provide us with a D.I.Y. project for you to try at home. Portland designer Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry was more than happy to tell us how to recreate her “The Spirits Dance” earrings, and we can’t wait to give it a try!

What you'll need: 1. A vintage leather glove, 2 Two 5mm jump rings, 3. A pair of ear wires, 4. Pliers, 5. Scissors or rotary cutters, 6. Cutting mat (optional)


Do it Yourself: Leather fringe earrings by Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry
Step 1:
Go out to your local thrift or resale store and find yourself a pair of vintage gloves. No need for anything fancy just a basic soft leather glove will do. And don't feel bad about cutting into your chosen glove, no modern woman could fit her hand into these dainty old sizes anyway!

Do it Yourself: Leather fringe earrings by Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry
Step 2:
With your scissors, cut from the bottom edge up to the pinky finger and then snip off the four fingers at the top. Open up the glove and lay out to begin cutting your fringe pieces. It's up to you how long you'd like your fringe earrings. I prefer the 6" long style. For this you'll need 2 strips each of leather measured to 8", 6", 5", 4" and 3".

Do it Yourself: Leather fringe earrings by Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry

Do it Yourself: Leather fringe earrings by Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry
Step 3:
Make two sets of stacks with your fringe pieces starting with the 8" length (leave the 3" pieces out of the stack as you'll use this to tie the fringe together at the end). Thread all four layers of the first stack of leather fringe into your jump ring and stagger a bit for a natural, layered look.

Do it Yourself: Leather fringe earrings by Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry
Step 4:
Use your remaining 3" leather strip to tie the fringe together right underneath the jump ring. Repeat for the second earring. With your pliers, attach your finished fringe pieces to your ear wires. Voilà!

Do it Yourself: Leather fringe earrings by Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry
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