Polymer Clay Earring Making - Essentials

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
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