This pair of Patriotic Popsicle Earrings are a "sweet" accessory to wear while celebrating the 4th of July!
Who doesn't love red, white, and blue popsicles on the 4th of July?! These Patriotic Popsicle Earrings definitely don't taste like the real thing, but they do make the perfect accessory to wear on the big day! Made of wood and painted with vibrant colors, these earrings are easy to make using the xTool S1 laser cutting machine. Handmade jewelry is a lot of fun to make for yourself and for friends, and I hope that this tutorial will inspire you to give it a try.
New to laser cutting? Be sure to check out how to get started with the xTool S1 Laser Machine!
The crafting possibilities are endless when it comes to using the xTool S1 laser cutting machine, and it's actually very easy to use! Once you have one of these, the hardest thing you'll have to do is decide what to make first. If you want to learn more about how this incredible machine works, be sure to check out my complete xTool S1 review.
To make your own 4th of July Patriotic Popsicle Earrings, you will need these supplies:
- xTool M1 or xTool S1 laser cutting machine
- Patriotic Popsicle Earring Design
- 3mm Basswood
- Stain Marker
- Acrylic Paint Markers - white, red, blue
- Adhesive
- 2 Earring Posts
- Clear Sealant or UV Resin
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Place a piece of 3mm basswood into the xTool S1 machine. Manually pull the laser box with your hand so that the red "+" is located on the material - it doesn't have to be centered.
In XCS, you will see "Distance (mm)" in the right menu bar. Click on the target icon to the right of that space, and the machine will automatically measure your material.
For more details on how to complete this step, be sure to check out my review of the xTool S1 Laser Machine!
Upload the Patriotic Popsicle Earrings design into xTool Creative Space. When you upload an SVG design, you need to make sure each part of the design is set for cutting, scoring, and/or engraving. For this project, everything in black needs to be set to cut, and the blue needs to be scored. In the right menu bar, change the material setting to 3mm Basswood.
Make sure that the earring design elements are within the marked bounding box in XCS, and then click the green "Process" button in the bottom right corner to proceed to cutting the project.
After removing the earring pieces from the machine, I would highly recommend cleaning the soot away from around the edges of the wood using a Magic Eraser or baby wipes to prevent making marks all over your hands and workspace.
Use a white acrylic paint marker (or a brush and acrylic paint) to cover the stars on the right flip flop and the stripes on the left flip flop earring pieces. If necessary, add another coat of paint for full coverage (I needed about 3 coats using the marker). Just make sure to let the first coat dry completely before adding another.
Use a white acrylic paint marker (or a brush and acrylic paint) to cover the center section of the popsicles. If necessary, add another coat of paint for full coverage (I needed about 3 coats using the marker). Just make sure to let the first coat dry completely before adding another.
Next, paint the top section of the popsicle with red acrylic paint marker (or a brush and acrylic paint). If adding extra coats of paint, remember to let the first coat dry completely before adding another!
Lastly, use blue acrylic paint marker (or a brush and acrylic paint) to fill in the bottom sections of the popsicle pieces.
- If using sealant, apply in thin coats (30 minutes between each coat). Give the earrings 24 hours to dry completely.
- If using UV resin, apply a thin coat over the earrings, and cure under a UV light according to package directions.
Add a small amount of adhesive to the back of the earring posts, and center them on the back of the earrings, towards the top. Press them down gently so that they are sitting on the wood tightly. For an extra strong hold, cover the base of the posts with a thin layer of UV Resin and cure completely.
I absolutely LOVE how these earrings turned out, and would love to hear what you think! If you are looking to start a small business using the xTool S1 machine, these would be a great product to sell, especially around the 4th of July. As always, if you make any of these projects for yourself, I'd love to see your creations! Tag me on Instagram and Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest! #AFMCrafts
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