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Are you looking for a unique polymer clay jewelry idea using Mod Podge Dimensional Magic? These pendants are perfect for yourself or for gifts!
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Polymer Clay Jewelry

Did you realize you can Mod Podge onto polymer clay? Make these pendants with an image transfer - it's easier than you might think!
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Dry Time1 day
Total Time1 day 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 2 pendants
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Pasta machine or something to roll out the clay
  • Small tile to bake clay
  • Mister bottle with water
  • Cookie cutter in desired pendant shape
  • Craft knife or clay blade
  • Armor-All
  • Sandpaper

Materials

  • Polymer clay
  • Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
  • Pendant bezel for the square pendant
  • Pendant bail for the round pendant
  • Necklace chain length of your choice
  • Chevron images
  • Bake-able clay adhesive

Instructions

  • Condition your clay before starting the project.
  • Lay your conditioned clay sheet flat on a ceramic tile. Place the image face down on the clay.
  • Burnish (rub) the image down on the clay to get rid of any air bubbles between the image and the clay. Spray a few squirts of water onto the back of the image.
  • Lightly run a finger across wet image to remove the paper backing. You may want to re-wet the paper to get it to roll off. Keep your pressure light so the image isn't removed.
  • For the bezel pendant, spray the bezel with Armor All. This is a release agent, preventing the clay from sticking to the bezel. Line the bezel up with the image and place it face down, pressing the back to create a impression in the clay.
  • Carefully lift the bezel, and cut along the square impression using a craft knife or clay blade.
  • Bake the square as-is (275° for 20 min), remove from oven, let cool for 5 min, then glue it into the bezel using E-6000 or you favorite strong hold craft glue.
  • Ink around the edge of the pendant with chalk ink if desired.
  • Touch up any areas the image transfer didn't take using a permanent marker before sealing with Mod Podge.
  • Cover the top of the pendant with Mod Podge DImensional Magic. Let dry 24 hours before placing on a chain or necklace and wearing.

Notes

After baking your clay, and before glue into the pendant, sand the edge of your piece with very fine grit, wet sandpaper if necessary.