![]() ![]() I like to keep baby wipes near my workspace for this reason. Polymer clay can stain some surfaces, so having a dedicated work surface is helpful when making polymer clay earrings.īefore you begin making polymer clay earrings, wipe down your work surface, tools and hands to prevent lint or dust. To protect your table, or whatever surface you are working on, it’s best to use a piece of parchment paper, a ceramic tile(yes, like the ones at lowe’s) or a piece of glass(I use a rectangle from an old picture frame). And any unbranded clay you find on amazon, is probably a bad idea. Also sculpey III is not well suited for clay earrings – the baked pieces break far too easily. Fimo clay has pretty bad reviews among the clay earring makers. ![]() Premo offers a nice variety of colors to choose from and once the clay is baked, you will have beautiful and durable clay earrings. This clay is not as soft as souffle, but it softens nicely once you condition the clay. ![]() Clay earrings made with Sculpey Souffle clay are durable and should last years with proper care. Once the Sculpey Souffle clay is baked(properly), it is strong and flexible. This clay has a nice softness right out of the package, but it is also firm enough to hold details. This is probably the most well-loved type of polymer clay by clay artists. Here are some of the best brand of polymer clay for making clay earrings: You want your polymer clay to be soft enough to be workable – hard clay is not fun to work with. You will want to choose a high quality polymer clay that is suitable for jewelry making. I only link to products that I know and love. Thank you so much for stopping by! This post contains affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from my links (for example – as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases). Some people like to cover their finished pieces in UV resin or polycrylic to create a beautiful glossy sheen, while others like to keep it matte.Īlong with making polymer clay earrings, you can also use polymer clay to make ring dishes, roll it into beads, make pot trivets and so much more! You can blend it to create custom colors, you can sculpt it, stamp it, create textures on it and even paint it. Unlike air dry clay, it doesn’t dry out so you can keep the left overs to use for another day. I love polymer clay because it stays soft until you bake it in an oven(your home oven works fine, but some people use a toaster oven if it can hold a consistent temperature). Polymer clay is a type of modeling clay that is made from vinyl. These polymer clay earrings are fun, fast and easy to make and if you are wondering how to make polymer clay earrings, you have come to the right place. Join me as I share the entire process of how to make polymer clay earrings. ![]()
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