This quick DIY probably goes under the category of "creepy/cool" - you also may have spotted this brooch in my last post. As I've mentioned in the past, I have a tendency to mix unexpected concepts together...Making not-so-pretty things into pretty things.
A few months ago I came across this skeleton hand brooch by DSQUARED. Original price is $820, sale price is $492. Even with the red Swarovski crystals, it's still a good chunk of change!
Supplies:
- Plastic skeleton hand
- Pinback
- Super glue
- Flatbacked rhinestones (I used clear)
- Metallic spray paint (I used gold)
Come Halloween, you'll probably have an easier time finding plastic skeleton hands at party stores, Party City, dollar stores, etc. I'll be sure to re-post this in October! Until then? Try Ebay, Etsy, or the general internet. I'm sure online party suppliers should have some.
- Plastic skeleton hand
- Pinback
- Super glue
- Flatbacked rhinestones (I used clear)
- Metallic spray paint (I used gold)
Come Halloween, you'll probably have an easier time finding plastic skeleton hands at party stores, Party City, dollar stores, etc. I'll be sure to re-post this in October! Until then? Try Ebay, Etsy, or the general internet. I'm sure online party suppliers should have some.
1) Spray paint and let dry.
2) Glue on the rhinestones however way you'd like. Using a super glue tube with a pointed tip helps with precision. Then, glue on the pin on the back.
P.S. A really awesome DIY coming by the end of this weekend...going along with my apparent trend of using rhinestones/rhinestone trim. It's a different version of a past DIY, but way cooler.
Plus...lots of exciting news as the next few weeks go by!
xo,
kirsten
Plus...lots of exciting news as the next few weeks go by!
xo,
kirsten
creepy and cool. much kinder to the wallet than the original piece. I also did a DIY using rhinestones. please check it out
ReplyDeletecreepy and cool. much kinder to the wallet than the original piece. I also did a DIY using rhinestones. please check it out
ReplyDeleteHaha fabulous!! Very Damien Hirst!! =)x
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS. I am obsessed with statement jewelry and like a small child, have to force myself to not wear all my pieces at once.
ReplyDeletePS I shared your tutorial on my newest post:
http://founditmadeit.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-april-tutorial-roundup.html
super cool!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love the new gold color :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting DIY!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteI saw your last post on the DIY rings, and they are freakin amazing!! I may have to make one for myself. Thanks for sharing.
Have a lovely weekend.
xoxo,
melrod
I love this! I'm obsessed with skeletons/skulls etc...hence how much I *love* your skeleton mermaid drawing too :) This is a must do for me!! Amazing amazing job!
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Lia
I love it! how creepy cool indeed.
ReplyDeleteLove it! So cool.
ReplyDeletexox Courtney Michele
when I first saw the brooch, it didn't even occur to me that it was painted gold. really cool and edgy piece!
ReplyDeletemuy bonito!
ReplyDeleteme ha gustado mucho este post!=D
espero que todo te vaya genial!!!
te sigo cielo
xx
I just... I don't know if I can properly explain how much I love you for this.
ReplyDeleteTotally love that brooch! Have everything needed to make my own, so yay! Thanks for the tutorial & inspiration!
ReplyDeletethis is totally AMAZING!! wow!
ReplyDeleteMy 15 yo granddaughter is Goth inspired - lol. She's not allowed to go totally off the wall but she does what she can. When I can find the stuff, I'm definitely going to make this for her but I think I'll spray the hand black and use some pink rhinestones. She'll flip with happiness. Thanks for posting.
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