DIY Fillagree Chandelier Earrings

Time: 1 hour

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cost: $10-12

I've seen all sorts of chandelier earrings lately using multiple filigree shapes. I made these earrings today using some filigree discs and nail polish to glam them up. Here is how I made them:

Supplies:

20+ filigree discs, various sizes (I used 10 for each earring)

30+ jumprings

2 silver colored ear hooks

nail polish, many colors

 I found these filigree discs at my local craft store. I bought two packages for $8. 

Each package came with 13 discs.

I thought the discs were a bit drab. I wanted to glam them up, so I decided to try using nail polish as a paint. I've seen it used in different projects around the internet. I didn't plan to use the square shape that came with the filigree package so I used them as testers for paint colors. 

While the testers were drying I laid out the plan for the way I would hang the discs. As I was working I realized that I needed to make a mock up before I painted them. This is the pattern I ended up with. I took many tries to get it right. Be patient with this part. It may take several tries to get it right.

The fun part was painting the discs. I settled for this lovely silver paint. 

I liked the silver. It added sparkle, but I wanted them to be a bit more dramatic. 

I wanted more color and glitter so I decided to layer one more color over the silver.

I loved the way the color turned out after adding this glittery confetti color. 

It gave them a very Mexican flair. 

Here is the finished assembled earring. I love the way they turned out. I hope you make a pair, too.

Cheers!