How to Make Clay Earrings

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Learning how to make clay earrings is a great way to add color to your wardrobe! With a wide variety of FIMO polymer clay colors available, there are so many options for what you can create. From solid colors, to interesting patterns, different shapes and more, the possibilities are endless.

Set of clay earrings laying flat on pink backdrop

Whether you’re looking for a handmade gift idea for your friends, or you just want to spend the weekend crafting away, look no further than DIY clay earrings. All you need to know are a few simple tips and you’ll have a new accessory wardrobe in no time. Seriously, it’s addicting and a little bit of clay goes a long way!

Wooden background with tools like polymer clay, jump rings, plyers and more need to make clay earrings

What You’ll Need:

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– Fimo soft polymer clay

– Ceramic tile

– Clay roller

– Clay cutters (I also like this set)

– Pliers

– 10mm jump rings (this kit also comes with pliers)

– Earring backs

– Hand drill

– Sandpaper

– Superglue (will hold much better than E6000 pictured here)

TIP: Working on a glazed ceramic tile will help you to keep your work space fuzz free. Pick one up from the hardware store to have on hand for all of your clay projects.

1: Working on your ceramic tile, roll out your FIMO clay. Avoid it being too thin or too thick; you’ll want to get it to about the thickness of a quarter, no more than two (if they were stacked on top of one another). You can use one solid color for the earrings or mix and match!

To make a pattern in your clay (without paint), first roll out the base/main color. You can create shapes for a controlled look, or simple tear up chunks for a more abstract approach (what I did). Let the secondary colors rest on top of the base color then roll the newly added clay until well blended.

2: Cut out your earring shapes with the cookie cutters and transfer to a baking sheet (I lined mine with aluminum foil).

3: Bake for 30 minutes at 230°F then remove earrings and let cool.

4: Gently sand any rough edges.

5: Line your earring pieces up for how you want them to look in your ears and drill the connecting holes. Avoid getting too close to the edge where the hole breaks through as well as making the whole too close to the center where the jump ring won’t fit.

6: Attach the earring pieces with a jump ring by holding the ring still in one hand with the pliers and twisting the other side towards it until fully closed.

7: Attach your earring backs and let dry overnight before wearing.

So that’s how you make clay earrings! You can easily whip up a batch of these for a presents for all of your friends, or just do what I did and keep them all for yourself. I’m not judging. There are SO many color combo + pattern options to be made and I can’t wait to see what you come up with!