Don’t let the jewelry chain store commercials fool you. Valentine’s gifts, even jewelry, don’t have to cost a month’s salary to be meaningful. Handmade gifts are much more sentimental, and they can be plenty beautiful too. From sparkly to cutesy, I have rounded up 20 tutorials for different versions of the classic stud earring.
20 DIY STUD EARRING TUTORIALS
I have rounded up 20 tutorials for making your own stud earrings yourself. Most of these tutorials could also be adapted to make necklace pendants, charms for bracelets, or other jewelry with just a bit of effort. You can see each of these creative tutorials by clicking the button in each box.
CUTE STUD EARRINGS
Hearts & Rhinestones Earrings – Mad in Crafts
I made a pair of hearts and rhinestones earrings for just a few dollars and I’m showing you how today.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Earrings – Marketa F. Horton
How sweet are these earrings made from buttons? They would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!
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Alphabet Pasta Stud Earrings – We Heart This
Stud earrings in your favorite initials or lucky numbers are everywhere! This DIY jewelry craft let’s you fashion your own using alphabet pasta and Mod Podge.
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EASY TUTORIALS FOR EARRINGS
Knot Stud Earrings from Jewelry Wire – Dream a Little Bigger
Learn to make a really simple pair of knot stud earrings using ONLY jewelry wire!
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DIY Glitter Earrings – I Love to Create
This is a super fun and fast project with lots of sparkle for the holidays.
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Lego Stud Earrings – 30 Minute Crafts
If you love Legos, you’ll LOVE these simple stud earrings made using this iconic toy! They’re simple to make, take only a few minutes, and you can whip them up in all your favorite colors!
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DIY Pearl Stud Earrings – Likely By Sea
I love super simple diy pearl stud earrings, which you can wear anywhere and any time. Pearls go with everything and you can never have enough of them.
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DIY Swirly Stud Earrings – Instructables
DIY Swirly Stud Earrings: In case you like wearing simple jewelries, these earrings will be perfect for you! They’re fairly easy to make, won’t cost much and look nice as well.
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POLYMER CLAY STUD EARRINGS
Faux Agate Earrings Made with Polymer Clay – Pitter and Glink
Hey, y’all! I have a new DIY jewelry tutorial to share with you today! Have you seen the agate jewelry that is all the rage now?
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Earrings – Mad in Crafts
Turn your polymer clay scraps into homemade jewelry that looks like tasty treats with a little glue and some earring backs!
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Marbled Clay Stud Earrings DIY – Savvy At Home Mom
Beautiful diy marbled clay stud earrings are so easy to make with this detailed step-by-step tutorial and are the perfect go-to accessories for every day!
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DESIGNER-INSPIRED EARRINGS
DIY Alex and Ani Inspired Earrings – Jamie B. Hannigan
Get the look of designer jewelry without the designer price tag!
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DIY Anthro-Inspired Beaded Posts – Jamie B. Hannigan
These glamorous bohemian studs are made with rhinestones and colorful beads.
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DIY copper circle earrings – almost makes perfect
We usually think of stud earrings of being tiny, but they don’t have to be. Check out these oversized copper studs.
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DIY Givenchy Inspired Magnetic Earrings – Fall For DIY
These DIY stud earrings are made with magnets so they can be worn be everyone, even if you don’t have pierced ears!
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SPECIAL EARRING TECHNIQUES & TOOLS
How To Make DIY Vintage Pearl Stud Earrings – Maritza Lisa
How do you make pearl stud earrings? This tutorial will show you how easy it is to make your own gold vintage pearl stud earrings!
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Half Moon Stud Earrings – Maritza Lisa
This Jewelry Making tutorial will show you how to make your own half moon stud earrings with a 3d printer.
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DIY Pearl Stud Earrings – Make and Fable
Make your own Swarovski Pearl Earrings with this super simple tutorial! These DIY pearl stud earrings use only a pair of beads and wire.
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How to Make Stud Earrings – Amy Romeu Crafts
How to make faux leather stud earrings with or without a Cricut cutting machine.
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Tutorial: How to Make Wood Stud Earrings – Made with Forge
Step by step tutorial to design and create wood stud earrings using a Glowforge 3D laser printer.
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Thank you for sharing a link to my tutorial (Chocolate covered strawberries). I am kind of obsessed with ear stud earrings, so I am off to check out the other great tutorials! Great post!
Xx, Marketa
Thanks for publishing the tutorial! Those earrings are adorable!
Beautiful… different style earrings in such a new look, every girl likes to try this. I love this design!