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DIY Clay Earrings

Learn how to make homemade earrings out of clay! This jewelry tutorial can be made into any shape.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Dry Time12 hours
Total Time14 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 1 pair
Cost: $3

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Dust your mold with some cornstarch or baby powder. Do this so that when you press the clay down into the smaller grooves of the mold, it's easier to release. The clay won't stick to the powder.
    Mod Mold Silicone trinkets mold
  • Knead your polymer clay until it's softened and roll into a small ball. Press the ball of clay into the mold shape of your choice, forming it to the edges. Release your clay from the mold and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes to harden.
  • After hardening, put it back in the mold and use a box cutter or X-Acto knife (coated with a bit of cornstarch so it doesn't stick to the clay) and saw off the excess clay.
    Trimming excess clay from the silicone mold
  • After removing the excess clay, press your clay once again to the mold to flatten the back.
    Knife and silicone mold with clay pressed in it
  • Poke some holes on the back where you want to adhere your earring posts. The holes will allow more glue to seep in and form a better bond when you attach.
    Poking holes into the back of the clay
  • Release the clay from the mold. Bake according to your polymer clay package's directions.
  • Start painting the details of your clay shapes. Use a pin for the details. Let dry.
    Painting the clay strawberries with coral pink and leaf green
  • Attach the earring posts using E-6000 or other jewelry glue. Let dry.
    bottle of E-6000 glue with earrings sitting next to it
  • Coat with Dimensional Magic and let dry for several hours to finish.
    Earrings covered with Dimensional Magic and drying

Notes

Step 1: In my opinion, it's important to apply this technique when using molds with more details (such as the trinkets mold in the picture below).