Do you want to get started with polymer clay, but don't have the inspiration to begin your first creations? Then this tutorial is for you! We'll show you how to make a pair of textured ear rings very simply with FIMO clay . You'll discover how to make beginner jewelry with Fimo, how to use a texture plate and how to make holes with a hand mandrel. For those of you who are just starting out, we have a number of technical sheets to teach you the basics of modeling with polymer clay.
Before embarking on this tutorial, remember to clean your work surface, especially when using white clay. For your work surface, you can use a tile or glass cutting board. Alternatively, you can use a modeling mat for polymer clay.
As you can see, you can make this jewel in the color of your choice. You'll find our full range of polymer clay on our website. Chic and warm, these earrings can be worn on any occasion. So don't hesitate to try your hand at this modeling technique! You'll be able to play around with these earrings by adding shapes, or by choosing other cookie cutters to make an asymmetrical pair, very much in vogue at the moment!
Take two bars from a loaf of white Pâte Fimo, mash and knead your dough while wearing gloves, then run it through the dough machine several times at the widest setting. This step can be performed without a dough machine, using a simple rolling pin.
Put talcum powder on your texture plate and tap off any excess powder. Turn the texture plate over onto your Fimo clay, then roll over the entire surface.
Using cookie cutters, cut out a 4 cm oval, then a 30 cm round and two 20 cm rounds.
Cut the large round and the oval in half lengthways. Place in the oven and bake at 120 degrees for 30 minutes.
Use a 1000-grit abrasive to sand the back and contours of your pieces in warm water with a drop of soap.
Drill your shapes using a hand chuck; only the small rounds are not drilled. You can also make a hole with a toothpick before baking.
Assemble your jewels by connecting them with 6 mm rings. Use jewel glue to stick your studs to the back of the unpierced rounds. Leave to dry for several hours. Your pair of earrings is finished.
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