
Learn how to make these easy polymer clay bead earrings that are sure to be a hit! Making these colorful beads are fun and great to keep for yourself or giving as gifts.
Materials:
- Super glue
- Cookie cutters
- Clay
- Needle end
- Head pins
- Earring studs
- Bead baking rack
- Rubbing alcohol
- Pliers
STEP
1
cut out circles

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Use different sizes of cookie cutters.
STEP
2
squish the clay

Squish the clay into a ball. Repeat the process until you rolled all the clay.
STEP
3
remove the handlines

Remove the hand lines from from the balls by rolling it on the side of your hand.
STEP
4
lint and dirt removal

Remove the lint or dirt with rubbing alocohol.
STEP
5
needle point tool

Use the needle point tool to poke a hole on the ball.
STEP
6
does it fit?

Insert the needle into the bead to make sure it fits.
STEP
7
last bead

For the last bead, dont poke the needle all the way through.
STEP
8
bake time!

Bake according to package directions.
STEP
9
optional step

Bake the balls in corn starch.
STEP
10
slice it

Slice the end of the bead where the earring stud will go.
STEP
11
optional step

Sand the end of the bead for smooth finish.
STEP
12
thread together

Thread the beads together and add glue at the end to secure the beads.
STEP
13
final touch

Attach the earring stud.