How to Make Geometric Clay Earrings

How cute are these geometric clay earrings? They were so easy to make and made for a really fun DIY project! With only a few basic supplies and a little imagination, you can whip up a pair in no time! The process is fairly simple and the sky’s the limit on how many shapes and styles you can create!

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DIY GEOMETRIC CLAY EARRINGS

Polymer clay is an awesome medium to work with, and it’s not just for earrings. It’s really flexible and you can mix it to form different colours and textures. With so many colours to choose from, you’ll be able to create a custom, one-of-a-kind pair without even breaking a sweat!

These clay, geometric statement earrings are very easy to recreate. Hopefully they’ll inspire you to come up with your own combinations! These ones are fairly large but you can easily tweak the process and choose smaller shapes and designs if that’s what you prefer!

Supplies you’ll need to make them:

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Once you have your colours picked out, double check that your workspace is clean and free of any dirt, debris and even pet hair. The clay will attract all of these things like a magnet and it can be difficult to clean out. The cleaner the better especially if you’re using white!

Make sure all your tools are clean and ready to use. Take the clay out of the package.

Polymer Clay Earrings

Using your hands, condition the clay by rolling it over and over. Squeeze and pinch as you warm it up between your fingers and palms. Once the clay is soft, use a roller to flatten it into a larger area. It can be long or wide, whichever you prefer!

Clay Earrings

Roll out two, even sized amounts of clay about 2mm in thickness. Approximately 3/4 of the package. Plan your design and choose which shapes to use. Place the cutters on top of the rolled clay. Make sure there’s enough room to cut two of each shape, so the earrings are symmetrical.

Geometric Clay Earrings

Place your cutter over a smooth piece of clay and press down. Pull your cutter up and remove the clay from inside. Use a finger or dull ended clay tool (optional) to gently push the clay out of the cutter. Smooth out any scratches or dents by lightly patting the clay with your fingertips.

DIY Clay Earrings

When the shapes have been cut, place them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake as directed on the packaging. The thicker the clay the longer the bake, and different brands have slightly different baking times. Allow the shapes to cool for 10 minutes.

DIY Earrings

Using a strong adhesive like Krazy Glue or E7000, begin gluing the geometric clay shapes together.

DIY Geometric Earrings

Glue each shape as you designed it, making sure the left and the right are mirror images of each other.

How to make clay earrings

When the glue has dried, flip the earrings over. Place a small dot of glue at the top of the back of each earring. Using pliers (optional) lightly press the flat bottom of the post onto the glue and hold it for a few seconds until dry. Repeat this step with the second pair, making sure the posts are symmetrical. Give them several minutes to cure so they’re completely dry before adding the earring backs on top.

DIY Clay Earrings

Your beautiful geometric DIY clay earrings are complete!

How to make clay earrings

Which Brand of Clay Works Best?

With so many brands to choose from, knowing which one to use can be a little overwhelming. Each brand preforms a little differently. Premo or Fimo Pro work really well when making jewelry of any kind, and they’re great for beginners. There’s a wide variety of colours and both tend to be pretty easy to work with once they’ve been softened. Most important, they stay strong once baked, so they hold up well when worn.

Where to Buy Polymer Clay?

Polymer clay is readily available at most craft stores, which is really convenient in a pinch. If possible, buying from a trusted clay supplier is always a better way to go! They usually have a faster turnover which means a much higher chance of getting a fresher product. When clay sits on a shelf for too long, it can dry out and can be crumbly and harder to work with. The fresher the clay the better!

What to do with Leftover Clay?

Polymer clay is manmade, and uses PVC as a main ingredient. Since it’s not water based, any left over clay can be stored in a cool area inside a Ziplock bag. You won’t have to worry about it drying out and can definitely use it again down the road!

Tips on working with Polymer Clay:

Moisturize your hands with lotion before handling your clay. It will prevent the clay from sticking to your hands and accidentally transferring one colour to another.
Store your left-over clay in Ziplock bags! They’re a perfect storage solution for future use.
Keep your workspace clean! Use a lint free cloth to wipe your hands and keep pets away while you work!
Polymer clay is non-toxic but isn’t food safe. If you use kitchen utensils for cutting or rolling be sure to thoroughly wash them before using them for food prep. You can buy clay specific rollers and tools to avoid cross contamination.
To condition and roll clay with ease, invest in a clay conditioning machine (exactly like a pasta machine but for clay.) It will ensure your clay is even and you can control the thickness!
If you don’t want to buy special tools to make designs or condition your clay you can always try using household items like toothpicks for texture, safety pins for small holes, or a longer glass for rolling. (Just remember to wash the glass afterwards.)
Combine colours! Don’t be afraid to twist two together and roll out for a marble effect or blend a few to get a brand new colour!

These geometric clay earrings were so fun to make! With just a few supplies and a little imagination, you can create your own sculptural masterpieces in an hour or so! Polymer clay earrings are a great way to create something truly unique that’s one of a kind. They also make a great gift! Who doesn’t love something handmade?!