Oct 18, 2012

DIY: Make your own animal brooch



As mentioned in this post, I promised a tutorial on how to make the easiest animal brooches in the world. I honestly don't even need to give instructions, its that simple. I've been making a ton because they are so fun!

Step one: Get some gold spray paint! I used this stuff, it worked very well.

Step two: Get some plastic animals! (You're saying to yourself, OF COURSE.) Craft stores, thrift stores, and younger siblings should be able to supply this crucial part of the project.

Step three: Spray them with paint, both sides, let one side dry before you flip it over to paint the other.


Step four: Glue on a pin back. I used an epoxy because that stuff can hold anything together.


There you have it! You can make as many pins as your heart desires, and I think they would make pretty cute little christmas gifts too.
Please share photos if you make any! And e-mail me if you have any questions.




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10 comments:

  1. Kitsune-kunOctober 18, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    BRILLIANT! I love the lil crab:)

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  2. NaomiOctober 18, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    I am smacking myself in the forehead! Duh how simple! Thanks for opening my eyes :P

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  3. Marie October 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    BRILLIANT!!!!

    Marie @
    Lemondrop ViNtAge

    I am having a fabulous giveaway right here.

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  4. The Braided BanditOctober 18, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    This is GENIUS! I asbolutely love it! I am now imagine gold and silver ones, with little beads for eyes etc... I mean you could get really fancy! Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. LoveCharlesVintageOctober 18, 2012 at 12:54 PM

      Absolutely! I was thinking maybe using my dremel tool and setting some stones in there for color! Nothing expensive of course, but that crab needs a fake jewel in his shell I think.

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  5. blue rosesOctober 18, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    such a brilliant idea! love the crab.

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  6. ania mwOctober 19, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    gold spray - a very interesting effect. I really like this idea! Snail is wonderful!

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  7. AliyaOctober 20, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    How clever!!! x Aliya

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  8. RegnbogeOctober 20, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Now I'll definately be on the lookout for animal figures suitable for this project. Thank you for sharing!

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  9. AllyOctober 23, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Such an awesome idea! love it xx

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