Stud it

Remember in middle school or high school when the goths would rip up their jeans or black pants and add patches, studs, or safety pins? HOW COULD THEY DESTROY A PERFECTLY GOOD PAIR OF PANTS LIKE THAT? Oh, how the tables have turned! Studding is the new trend, and if you do it intricately and precise, you can take a $30 pair of jeans and make them look like you paid $300!

I took a pair of white denim J Brand skinny jeans and added silver pyramid and square nailheads. Take a washable fabric marker and mark the exact points where you'd like to place the studs. (I did not do this, but you can for precision) Quality nailheads make all the difference, you want to make sure the backs are sharp enough to pull through the fabric.
Nailheads at EJoyce

Once the nail heads are punctured through the fabric, it is mandatory to use a good tool to fold down the sharp prongs. I used Chain Nose Pliers, but any of these pliers/crimping tools should work. (Tweezers also work just fine) EJoyce 
You want to make sure the ends are pressed down and secured to avoid fall out.

I alternated between flatback and pyramid nailhead studs.  Also, I left space in between each one, because I wanted to add silver hotfix swarovski crystals. EJoyce Since the hotfix crystal are heat based, you will need a tool to apply them. EJoyce It is super-duper easy!

There is no 'one way' in studding. Use your creativity to whip up some original designs of your own!



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