Polymer clay statement earrings

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Condition the clay

   Knead each block in your hands until it bends without cracking. Warm clay is easier to work.

2. 

   2

   Roll even slabs

   Roll the clay to about 1/8 in thick. Even thickness bakes evenly and looks pro.

3. 

   3

   Add a pattern

   Press tiny chips of other colors into the slab and roll again for terrazzo. Or twist 2 colors for marble.

4. 

   4

   Cut the shapes

   Press cutters straight down and lift. Lay the pieces on parchment on your tile.

5. 

   5

   Poke the holes

   Push the needle tool through each piece where the jump ring will go, 1/8 in from the edge.

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   6

   Bake them

   Bake at the temperature on your clay package, often 275 F, for 30 minutes per 1/4 in of thickness. Check the real temp with an oven thermometer.

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   7

   Sand the edges

   Once cool, wet-sand any rough edges with 400 then 600 grit.

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   8

   Assemble

   Twist each jump ring open sideways with 2 pliers, hook on the clay and the earring hook, then twist it closed.