# DIY Rocker Jacket Embellishments Bejewel Your Leather Jacket with Gold Painted Diamonds By Erin Fox | Published 2012-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-jacket-diy References: [studs-and-pearls](http://www.studs-and-pearls.com/2012/10/flirt-catalog-diy-stamped-leather-jacket.html) Updating an old coat can be simple with fabric paint and sponges in this leather jacket DIY. Pick a motorcycle-styled jacket, preferably one with mixing textures like this faux-leather bodice and [lace sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-x-raxxy) and the rest is rather simple. Purchase gold fabric paint, a sponge, scissors, double sided tape and a timbal on hand. Begin by cutting the sponge into a diamond shape and attach it to the end of the timbal using the double sided tape. Paint the gold fabric paint on top of the sponge and place lightly onto the front flaps of the [motorcycle jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragment-1). Place the detailing where ever you desire. This tutorial is simple and easy to do if one desires to update their previous [fall wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviator-jacket-1). Painting these decals will bling up your all-black coat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fabric Paint Embellishments:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a line of fabric paints specifically designed for easy DIY embellishments on clothing. - **Personalized Jacket Designs:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create an online platform or app that allows users to design and customize their own jacket embellishments. - **Upcycled Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Launch a sustainable fashion brand that specializes in upcycling old clothing and adding unique embellishments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supplies:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop environmentally-friendly fabric paints and DIY kits for embellishing clothing. - **E-commerce Fashion Platforms:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create an online marketplace that connects designers specializing in jacket embellishments with customers looking for personalized designs. - **Sustainable Fashion Brands:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Establish a fashion brand that focuses on upcycling and adding unique embellishments to old clothing to minimize waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegantly Embroidered Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cropped-velvet-jacket.md) - [Collaborative Crystal-Studded Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kansas-city-chiefs.md) - [Leather Motto Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Ornate Western Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwest-birch-studded-denim.md) - [Dramatically Luxurious Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocodile-leather-jacket.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Elevated Leather Blazer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-kendall.md)