Polymer clay earrings

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Warm the clay

   Knead each block in your hands until soft. Cold clay cracks.

2. 

   2

   Roll it flat

   Roll to about 1/8 in thick. Put 2 stacked playing cards on each side as guides.

3. 

   3

   Cut the shapes

   Press cutters straight down. Wiggle them a little to release.

4. 

   4

   Poke the holes

   Make a hole near the top of each piece with a toothpick.

5. 

   5

   Bake them

   Grown-up step: bake on parchment at the temperature on the package, usually 275°F for 15 to 30 minutes.

6. 

   6

   Sand the edges

   Once cool, sand any rough edges under running water.

7. 

   7

   Add the hardware

   Open a jump ring, hook it through the clay and earring hook, then close it.