DIY Dollar Store Eraser Valentine Earrings
I heart creating with dollar store supplies. For one, it is cheap, and it challenges me creatively. When I saw these cute Valentine’s Day erasers over the weekend, I immediately thought they need some resin and ear wires! Follow along to see how I made earrings from dollar store erasers!
At first I imagined making a pendant, but then I realized the erasers came in pairs, just perfect for earrings. This project is super cheap and easy to do. Don’t be intimidated by resin if you’ve never used it.
Especially now that ICE resin has made mixing the two parts so simple.
When working with 2 part resin, it is crucial to mix equal parts A and B. If you are off even just a little, the resin may no cure properly. ICE resin comes in a plunger that extrudes equal parts automatically.
Use a craft stick and mix the 2 parts by stirring for at least 1 minute.
TIP: After mixing, let resin sit for 5 minutes before applying it. This lets the mixture settle and decreases air bubbles.
Apply a little bit of resin at a time, starting in the center using the craft stick. It can take awhile to get use to how much resin to use. Just don’t go overboard. You can always add more to create a dome effect after the first layer has dried, but you are in for a mess if you use to much and it spills over the edge.
Let resin cure for 12 hours.
I picked up these screw eyes at Walmart for $0.97.
Just screw the hardware into the top center of your resin eraser.
Add ear wire and you are set!
Do you love them as much as I do? You can make 6 pairs with the pack of $1 erasers!
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Did u just do the resin on the front or on sides & back too? Ive got granddaughters that want to make these this wkend. Thank You!
I love these! What does the resin do?