Earring Stand Tutorial

So I've been trying to catch up on photographing my jewelry so that I can get my Etsy started back up. Aside from a broken camera, it was going well until I realized that about half of my earrings are post earrings and that I had no real way to display them. So this week, I set about making one and this is what I came up with.


Once I decided on the shape and size, it was actually pretty easy to make. Since I moved out of my college apartment, all my art supplies are scattered about my basement, so I ended up using the back of a yellow notepad to make this. I made a template out of paper then traced it and cut it out twice from the cardboard and glued them both together to make the main piece about 1/16" thick. The base is made of balsa, but it could easily be made out of the same cardboard. I just preferred the sturdiness of the balsa. I cut an angled notch in the balsa about half an inch back just large enough so that the main piece could fit snugly in it. Then I glued the bottom triangle together and waited for it to dry. I also painted it black with a cheap acrylic craft paint I had lying around just to make it look a bit nicer. To add the holes for the earrings, I picked a spot that looked good (about 3/8" above the center opening) and used a push pin to poke through the cardboard.


It takes a little bit if time, but I think its worth it. It can also be easily taken apart and reassembled for easy transportation and a nice display at any sort of craft show. Feel free to use this if you happen to need it.

I'm posting new earrings to my Etsy tonight, so be sure to check it out.