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Hardware Jewelry Tutorials

Mr. Kate Shows You How to Create DIY Hinge Earrings

— November 29, 2012 — Fashion
As a great way to come up with inspiration for your next DIY project, such as the one shown in this incredible DIY Hinge Earrings tutorial, you should hit up the hardware store.

You would be surprised at the beautiful pieces that you can find, including ornately designed hinges that easily lend themselves to becoming a part of your accessories. Mr. Kate, a fashion blogger, jewelry designer and YouTuber, shows you just how easy it is to make these earrings using very few materials.

The DIY Hinge Earrings tutorial teaches you how to make brass hinges into beautifully elegant pieces of jewelry that no one would guess were made using E6000 glue and a pair of pliers.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Jewelry - There is a growing trend of consumers creating their own jewelry using unconventional materials such as hardware supplies, opening up opportunities for DIY jewelry kits and specialized tools.
2. Ornate Hinges - The use of ornately designed hinges in jewelry making is becoming popular, creating opportunities for jewelry designers to incorporate unique and eye-catching elements into their designs.
3. Online Jewelry Tutorials - The rise of DIY jewelry tutorials on platforms like YouTube allows for a greater accessibility to jewelry-making techniques, providing opportunities for online jewelry supply stores and tutorial creators.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Supplies Retail - Craft supply stores can benefit from the demand for unique materials like hinges, by stocking a wider variety of unconventional jewelry-making supplies.
2. Jewelry Design - Jewelry designers can capitalize on the trend of incorporating ornate hinges into their designs, offering unique and visually appealing pieces to consumers.
3. Online Education - The rise of online jewelry tutorials presents an opportunity for online education platforms to offer specialized courses and workshops on jewelry making, attracting aspiring DIY jewelry creators.
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