This is a tutorial with free SVGs on how to make wood earrings with both the Cricut Explorer and Maker.
A while back, I did a project with basswood earrings and the Cricut Maker. I really didn’t enjoy that project. The sawdust got everywhere, it took forever to do a single cut, everything was just a mess.
I then discovered Cricut wood veneers. What a joy it is to work with compared to the thicker wood projects!
Now I can make all sorts of wood jewelry with intricate designs with just a deep blade meaning it opens up all sorts of projects for the Cricut Explorer.
Wood veneers are not only easier to work with, you can also make much more elaborate designs. The wood veneers I used had a polymer-based film that held the fibers intact. There is no way I would be able to make these more intricate cuts with balsa wood or other thicker craft wood sheets.
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Materials for DIY Wooden Jewelry
Cricut Wood Veneer – The Cricut Walnut Veneer makes beautiful earrings and other jewelry without additional need for staining or treatment. It is the most brittle. If you are looking for something flexible, I would try the Cricut Cherry Veneer or Cricut Maple Veneer.
Deep Point Blade – You can use the same housing as the fine point blade but I would invest in a longer blade for this project.
Strong Grip Mat – The purple mat is best for this project especially if you are cutting more intricate designs.
Painter’s Tape – You will need to tape down the wood veneer onto the mat.
Cardstock – Kraft or black cardstock works. For some of the designs, you need a reinforcing layer. Many things can be used for this from cardstock to mylar sheets. I chose cardstock because it looks the best sandwiched between the veneer sheets.
Glue – I found polymer glue to work best for this project. Tacky glue is what I used. You could use a wood glue, E6000 or a hot glue gun but this stuff is going to get all over your fingers so since polymer glue is non-toxic and not hot, I found it to be a better fit for these earrings.
Cutting Machine – I use a Cricut. Check out my recommendations for Cricut machines and accessories for beginners for more info.
Wood Earring Templates – My entire set of Cricut wood earrings SVGs are available for free in my resource library.
How to make wooden earrings with the Cricut
Step 1: How to cut wood for jewelry with the Cricut Explorer or Maker
First, tape down the Cricut wood veneer sheet along the edge with the painter’s tape. This will help further secure the wood as it is cutting.
I would try to only cut one pair of earrings at a time. The reason for this is it creates a lot of sawdust and you want the opportunity to do a little clean up between cuts. While wood veneers do create some sawdust, it is nothing compared to thicker craft wood.
After each cut and before removing any cut pieces, use a lint roller or the painters take and do a little swipe of the sawdust so it doesn’t get everywhere. More importantly, you don’t want it getting on the mat.
Step 2: Removing the designs from the mat
I used a part of needle nose tweezers to dig each earring out. I ran one edge of the tweezers underneath the earring. I found this method to minimize chipping which is inevitable.
Step 3: Prepare and cut the reinforcing layer
Cut the cardstock or mylar sheets at this point. For some of the designs, I found I didn’t really need a reinforcing layer. I just glued two veneer sheets together. This is really up to you.
Step 4: How to finish wood veneer layers
I found using a brush to apply a generous coat of the Tacky Glue to be the most effective. Then after sandwiching everything together, I used a toothpick or paper scrap corner to wipe up the edges.
Tacky Glue dries clear so you only need to clean up the big globs of glue. It’s ok if a little gets on the surface or edge.
Step 4: Optional sealant
My preferred sealant is matte Mod Podge because it is non-toxic. You could also use Acrylic Spray.
I also have a separate article on how to make cute wood earring displays for your new project:
Of course, you can use this same methodology to make other DIY wooden jewelry. I find handmade wooden earrings and other accessories have a really refreshing yet wholesome look to them. They are super flexible as accessories as well. They can be dressed up for a night out on the town or for casual every day outfit.
If you’re interested in cutting actual wood sheets (slightly thicker than wood veneer), check out my tutorial on how to cut wood with the Cricut Maker here.
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I am a subscriber so how do I access your resource library
Love the design of these wood earrings. I’ve purchased the wood and went to look for thee templates and I don’t find them. The ones under leather are different. Can you please advise where to find the wood design templates. Thank you in advance
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I too like the design of the wood earrings especially the longer rectangle ones. What is it under in your free resource library? I canโt find wood veneer or earrings in the library. Thank you
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Yes, you can find these in the Library.
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These earrings designs are amazing! Would you please share the link for their SVGs? Thank you
Hi there, yes, all of my templates are in my resource library. See link in menu bar.
Thank you! all of my templates are in my resource library. See link in menu bar.
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You!! LOVE THE EARRINGS!?
Thank you!
Hello,
Would you be willing to do a tutorial on how to create the svg’s? Your designs are beautiful and I’ve not been able to find many other online resources that teach you how to create such intricate cuts!!
Thank you! I do have a few resources on how to design your own SVGs, they are in the “Cricut How To” section. Hope that helps!
Where exactly are the FREE svg’s located. Are you requiring people to subscribe and pay money to get a free svg?
Please, just post the link or actual download link.
Hi there! All the templates are in my free resource library (see link in menu bar)
Hello,
I am a subscriber and cannot find these veneer earrings in the resources. The link where it should be is only for the leather earrings.
Can you help me? Thank you.
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I am a subscriber and cannot find the SVG file for the earrings in your library. Help.
Dear Trish,
Please send us an email with the name of the design you are looking for on info@domesticheights.com.
Love the design of these wood earrings. Iโve was looking for the templates in the SVG files and I’m not finding them. The ones under leather are different. Can you please advise where to find the wood design templates. Thank you in advance!
Monica
Dear Monica,
Please drop us an email with the name of the design you are looking for on info@domesticheights.com.
I, too, am interested but unable to locate the SVG for the wooden earrings.
Hi Maria,
Please send us an email at info@domesticheights.com with the name of the design you are looking for, and we’ll send it across to you.
Happy Crafting!
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I am a subscriber am in search of your wood veneer earring free SVG specifically the fern leaf. Could you please send it to me at amieruments@gmail.com
Thanks!
Amie Ruments
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I really like your pattern, but it sounds like it’s a gimmick, people are signing up but not finding the free pattern you advertise. When they question, you ask them to send you a message and you will send it? What’s up with that….please tell? Even to post a comment, you require and email address???
Hi John,
There seems to be some confusion regarding how to access my free templates. All my free templates are on my resource library page. If they are having technical issues accessing this page, I ask them to send me an email because it is easier to resolve with screenshot and images via email rather than in the comments section. The email requirement to post a comment is to filter for the spammers and bots that attack sites like mine. Thanks for your understanding! – Ilyssa
I have a terrible time with frayed edges of the veneer. How do you avoid or fix it after the fact? Thanks!
Nancy
Hi Nancy,
The only way around this I’ve found is trying to position the grain of the veneer so it’s more diagonal to the design that is being cut, which minimized pieces falling off on the edges.
I tried to become a member to access the wooden free wooden earrings SVG but unable to.
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Please sign up for the newsletter, sign up form is at the bottom of the homepage.
Write to us at info@domesticheights.com and our elf can help you out further with the designs and sign up.
Hi I’m having trouble finding the “set of Cricut wood earrings SVGs” for free in the resource library as described. Can you help?
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Hi!! nice earrings I want please free svg for the wooden earrings.
thank you
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Pl. write to us at info@domesticheights.com and our elf will help you out.