# DIY Copper Earrings These Bar Accessories Can be Made from Scratch By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-earrings References: [almostmakesperfect](http://www.almostmakesperfect.com/2014/05/21/diy-copper-bar-earrings/) If you're someone who loves experimenting with accessories, but aren't prepared to shell out the hundred dollars for those [diamond earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop), then these DIY copper earrings will do the trick. Far from looking cheap and homemade, when done correctly one can glam up a dress for pretty much next to nothing! With a few snips and a trip to your local hardware store for some extremely thin copper piping supplies, these accessories will be ready to go. Depending on one's preference, you can make the copper bars as thick or thin as you would like. Personally I prefer them on the thinner side as this gives them a touch of class to go with that perfect summer dress. Forget spending hundreds on [accessories this summer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurhan-selections) and try out these DIY copper earrings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Accessories:** Creating your own accessories using unconventional materials like copper offers a cost-effective and unique alternative to store-bought jewelry. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Crafting accessories from recycled or sustainable materials like copper promotes sustainable fashion and reduces waste. - **Personalized Style:** Designing and making your own copper earrings allows for customizing accessories to fit individual preferences and fashion tastes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the trend of DIY accessories and offer DIY kits or workshops for customers to create their own unique pieces. - **Craft and Hobby:** Craft and hobby stores can cater to DIY enthusiasts by providing a wide range of copper jewelry-making supplies and tools. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement stores can expand their offerings by stocking thin copper piping supplies and targeting DIY enthusiasts who want to create unique accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Bar Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-accessories.md) - [Festive Double-Drop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-tempo.md) - [Labyrinth-Inspired Earring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earring-studs.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Minimalist EDC Dagger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-sheath-dagger.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staywell-copper.md)