Polymer Clay Earring Making - Essentials

Learn the essentials of making polymer clay earrings: conditioning, blending colors, cutting, baking and assembling.

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Description

Explore the fascinating world of polymer clay jewelry crafting with this course tailored for beginners eager to craft exquisite handmade pieces.

Whether you've admired the work of a talented polymer clay jewelry artist or simply have a passion for handcrafted accessories, this course is designed to elevate your clay crafting skills. Dive into the essentials and discover the optimal tools, materials & techniques for your artistic journey.

In this course you will learn:

  • Essential tools & materials for initiating your polymer clay jewellery projects

  • Essential techniques:
    - How to conditioning clay & fix soft or hard clay
    - How to use depth guides
    - How to use a pasta machine
    - How to use texture rollers, mats or embossing folders
    - How to use silk screens
    - How to mix polymer clay colors (round cutter technique)
    - How to use clay cutters correctly
    - How to bake your earrings using a mini oven with correct temperatures
    - How to sand down your pieces and drill holes
    - How to assemble your earrings with the correct jump ring size
    ...and much more (check course content for full list)

  • Earring tutorials / techniques:
    - 1: Technique: create transparent/white line designs
    - 2: Technique: create flower shaped earrings
    - 3: Technique: create checkered pattern
    - 4: Technique: create black/white cane
    - 5: Technique: make use of scraps (leftovers) to create a polymer slab
    - 6: Technique: layering clay shapes to create palm tree landscape & others

As you grasp the fundamentals and begin crafting your unique pieces, your creative ideas will flourish, leading to the development of your distinctive collections. Fearlessly create without worrying about setbacks or lacking the necessary tools. Get ready to transform your earring dreams into reality! Bring your unique ideas to life. Let's embark on this colourful journey together!

What You Will Learn!

  • Learn how to create polymer clay earrings
  • Learn essential materials & tools for crafting clay earrings
  • Covering everything from conditioning and utilizing clay cutters to shaping, baking, assembling, and adding the perfect finishing touch with UV resin glazing
  • Learn 7 different earring designs to get inspired
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving when it comes to polymer clay earring making

Who Should Attend!

  • Anyone who would like to learn how to make polymer clay earrings
  • Aspiring jewellery designers and creatives
  • Beginners with little or no previous experience with polymer clay and jewelry making