polymer clay earrings

Ensure your work area is clean, dry and free of dust.

Choose three shades of clay to make three snakes. Roll out each one to the desired thickness using a roller.
TIP: Use thickness guides to roll the clay out to a 4.5mm thickness.

Cut the snake pieces into 1.5" [3.81 cm] long segments.

Attach each segment and then roll them together to the desired thickness.
TIP: Alternate between rolling horizontally and vertically to preserve the design. Use the thickness guides to roll the clay out to a 3mm thickness.

Lightly dust the clay with corn starch to prevent it from sticking. Place a half-circle cutter on the slab and press down to cut out half-circle shapes.

Poke a hole on each edge corner of the half circles using a clay awl tool.

Preheat the oven to 250°F [120°C] and allow the oven to come to temperature.

Place the clay pieces carefully on an oven-safe baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then put them into the oven for 15-20 minutes.

Once baked, remove the clay pieces from the oven and allow them to cool completely before handling.

Attach the half-circle shape to the half-metal finding using 9mm jump rings; then, attach this circle to an earring wire using another 9mm jump ring.

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