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:

  1. Super glue
  2. Cookie cutters
  3. Clay
  4. Needle end
  5. Head pins
  6. Earring studs
  7. Bead baking rack
  8. Rubbing alcohol
  9. Pliers

STEP

1

cut out circles

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Use different sizes of cookie cutters.

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2

squish the clay

Squish the clay into a ball. Repeat the process until you rolled all the clay.

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3

remove the handlines

Remove the hand lines from from the balls by rolling it on the side of your hand.

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4

lint and dirt removal

Remove the lint or dirt with rubbing alocohol.

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5

needle point tool

Use the needle point tool to poke a hole on the ball.

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6

does it fit?

Insert the needle into the bead to make sure it fits.

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7

last bead

For the last bead, dont poke the needle all the way through.

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8

bake time!

Bake according to package directions.

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9

optional step

Bake the balls in corn starch.

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10

slice it

Slice the end of the bead where the earring stud will go.

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11

optional step

Sand the end of the bead for smooth finish.

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12

thread together

Thread the beads together and add glue at the end to secure the beads.

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13

final touch

Attach the earring stud.

Check out the Video below for a more detailed guide!