They are SO much easier to use than jump rings and earwires. Update: After this tutorial was published, I discovered Double J Earwires from Craft Chameleon. 4 cents per square inch)Īs you can see, not only was the faux leather yardage easier to work with, it was much more economical!!! But enough about facts and figures – let’s make some earrings!!! TutorialĪll screenshots are from Silhouette Studio, Version 4.1 What you’ll need: MSRP: $4.99 (but can be purchased with a 40% off coupon or often on sale for $2.49)Ĭost per square inch: 2.6 cents (1.6 cents with coupon or 1.3 cents on sale)Ĩ.5” x 11” sheets (3 sheets per pack – gold, cream, black)Ĭost per square inch: 2.5 cents (2.1 cents at Swing Design)Ĭost per square inch: less than 1 cent (approx. I purchased mine at Walmart but you can also find it in fabric stores or online. It comes in several colors, has a nice thickness (without being too bulky), and cuts like a dream.

The winner – by far – in my comparison was the faux leather that I purchased by the yard. It does come in some gorgeous colors though and the gold color (which looks more like pewter to me) was perfect for my daughter. The Silhouette Leatherette worked “ok” but I found it to be a bit thin as well. Click here to read some tips and tricks for using this material with your Silhouette machine. Update: After a lot of trial and error, I’ve discovered a technique that works pretty well with the Hobby Lobby faux leather ribbon. I plan to keep working with it and will let you know in a future post if I find a technique that works. It’s thin, stretchy, and prone to peeling. Faux leather purchased by the yard from my local WalmartĪs much as I wanted the faux leather ribbon to work (because it comes in some really beautiful colors), I did not have much success.Faux leather ribbon by Ribbon Boutique (Hobby Lobby).Thanks for your support! Brand Comparisonsįor purposes of this tutorial, I tried three different types of faux leather: The price you pay for the product or service is not higher, and the commissions I earn help keep Caught by Design online. This means that if you click on a link in the post, I may make a commission based on your purchase. This post may contain affiliate advertising. I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to cut using my Cameo and a regular blade, making this project suitable for all Cameo models as well as the Portrait or Portrait 2. When I first decided to experiment with faux leather, I thought I would need to use my Curio and/or my deep-cut blade. With the right settings and a few helpful tips, it’s as easy as working with paper or vinyl. Working with faux leather can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. (Be sure to read all the way down to the bottom to find out more about the giveaway.) As soon as I completed my first pair, I was hooked (no pun intended 😉 !). They are quick to make, relatively inexpensive, and a great way to express your creativity. One of the most fun projects I’ve worked on lately is faux leather earrings.

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