Polymer Clay Earring Making - Essentials

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

What you'll 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

Requirements

No skills required. This is an absolute beginner class. You do need some essential materials & tools which we will cover in my course.

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 projectsEssential 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 & othersAs 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!

Overview

Section 1: INTRODUCTION

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: TOOLS & MATERIALS

Lecture 2 Tools & Materials

Section 3: BASICS

Lecture 3 How to condition Polymer Clay

Lecture 4 How to use Depth Guides

Lecture 5 How to use a Pasta Machine

Lecture 6 How to use texture Rollers, Mats or Embossing Folders

Lecture 7 How to use silk screens

Lecture 8 How to use clay cutters

Lecture 9 How to use printed shapes instead of clay cutters

Lecture 10 How to lift Polymer Clay from your Work Surface

Lecture 11 How to mix a Polymer Clay Color using Clay Recipes

Lecture 12 How to Bake Polymer Clay Part 1 – Polymer Clay Oven

Lecture 13 How to Bake Polymer Clay Part 2 – Times & Temperatures

Lecture 14 How to Bake Polymer Clay Part 3 – Tips

Lecture 15 How to perform a baking/bending test

Lecture 16 How to drill holes into your earring pieces

Lecture 17 How to sand down your baked earring pieces

Lecture 18 How to design the shape of your earrings using blanks

Lecture 19 How to glaze your earrings using UV Resin

Lecture 20 What other materials can be used for sealing or glazing?

Lecture 21 How to add flat earring pins to your studs

Lecture 22 How to assemble your earrings using findings & jump rings

Section 4: EARRING TUTORIALS

Lecture 23 EARRINGS "ALANA"

Lecture 24 EARRINGS "MAHINA"

Lecture 25 EARRINGS "KALEA"

Lecture 26 EARRINGS "MOANA"

Lecture 27 EARRINGS "AROHA"

Lecture 28 EARRINGS "WAIMEA"

Lecture 29 EARRINGS "PAHOA"

Section 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

Lecture 30 Help - My clay is too soft or too hard

Lecture 31 Help - I have air bubbles in my clay

Lecture 32 Help - I get lines from the pasta machine

Lecture 33 Help - My clay sticks to my clay cutters

Lecture 34 Help - My UV resin has bubbles and is still sticky/tacky after curing

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