{EVAN} How to make custom Cuff Links for the Gentlemen
Custom Cuff Links
I am creating 6 custom cuff links for 5 groomsmen and a groom all with very different personalities. Yes, they are gifts for my Brother and his special friends. I just completed the first one for sweet Randy S. He grew up watching Captain Planet and wanted a super hero logo. So here you go Randy. I used yours to create the tutorial 
You can also get someone to sketch something that represents you as well. This is what Sal is doing. Sal’s niece is designing his image. I thought that was very clever and quite sentimental.
The cuff links would make great gifts for the Wedding Party, Father’s Day present, and even birthdays. I made one for my Father. My parents 4oth Anniversary is coming up and we want to do something special for them. So, here’s my head start:) I hope you enjoy this tutorial!
Where do you get the images for the cufflinks? Did you get them off the internet or are they from a store?
Greetings Lindsay! The images came from personal photos and links the groomsmen sent to me. Since these are gifts and I did not charge to make them, I did not infringe on any copyright laws. If you like vintage images, there is a wonderful site with free images you can use for personal purposes at: http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/
Depending on what images you are looking for, there are many sites you can purchase images from as well. I hope this answers your questions.
Thank you so much! I’m so excited to make these. Your video is the only one i could find show me how, it’s wonderful. Thank you.
Hi Lindsay! I would love to see them when you are complete:) I also used another technique in case you are interested in checking out the process. You can visit my blog post: http://youtiquebridal.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/diy-custom-cuff-link/
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Have a great day!
Hello! Awesome tutorial thank you so much! Where did you purchase the empty cuff links? Can’t wait to make a pair of these for a Christmas Present!
Greetings Anna!
You are so welcome:) I purchased the cuff links from the Etsy store twpmango. Here is a link to the product:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/twpmango/search?search_query=cuff+links&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search
If you don’t mind sharing, I would love to see what you create. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask — XOXO, Ann
Hello. I would like to ask about using homemade mod podge for cufflink filling. I have never done anything with any of these supplies. And I only need all that for only one pair of cufflinks. Mod podge is quite expensive here and it is too much for one time using. So I have read about alternatives of it that are white glue mixed with water. So I wonder if you tried doing something like cufflinks with homemade mod podge and if it has the same result? Thank you in advance!
Greetings Ruber! I have not personally tried homemade mod podge. I may try and experiment with that:) As long as it dries clear and helps adhere the photo to the cuff link, I think you should be fine. The goal is to ensure the photo stays and it is visible. If you are interested, here is another technique I tried using resin filling: http://youtiquebridal.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/diy-custom-cuff-link/
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thanks for posting this video! I am going to be attempting to make the cufflinks for the groomsmen and this helps out a lot. I always thought it’d be much more difficult than this.
Not too difficult…just takes a little time:) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Have fun!