Learn How to Make Polymer Clay Jewelry that is so fun and really pretty. You will love these fun and easy Polymer Clay Jewelry ideas.

If you enjoyed learning how to make polymer clay charms, you are going to love this polymer clay jewelry tutorial for an adorable necklace. The charms are personalized and just gorgeous.
You can easily make one for yourself and a gift. This would make such a lovely and thoughtful gift idea. For even more ideas, try some of these simple Polymer Clay Ideas.
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Why We Love This
Everyone will have a blast making these and they are very simple to make even for beginners. The ideas are truly endless for using polymer clay. You can even roll the clay into beads.
It really is very simple, and you can make lots of pretty things with clay. The first DIY can be a little tricky just as you learn how to make these, but it is so fun and easy to create different textures.
I learned a lot along the way and the mistakes helped me learn even more. Getting the technique down pat really helped with crafting and making more jewelry in the future.
The cool thing about these charms is that you can use them for anything not just necklaces. You can make charm bracelets, key chains and much more.
There are lots of options here for polymer clay. We used Sculpey Bake Shop Variety Pack polymer clay, but you can use the brand you prefer.
Which Polymer Clay is Used for Jewelry?
It is best to decide which project you want to make first and then choose the type of clay. For instance, some are better to make jewelry than others but if you are making a clay animal, it wouldn’t matter.
Just choose a project and then check out the polymer clay options here and get the one best suited for the DIY project you decide to make.
You might also want to use clay tools such as an acrylic roller to help with your creations. This is optional but makes it much easier.
We really like the Sculpey Bake Shop Variety Pack polymer clay to make these charms. I think they turned out great.
Supplies
- Sculpey Clay. This is lightweight and so easy to mold and work with. Fimo Soft is another good brand.
- Small Rubber Stamps
- Small Rubber Stamp Letters
- Brown Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brush
- Paper Towel
- 8mm Jump Rings
- Jewelry Pliers
- Toothpick
- Wax Paper
- Baking Sheet lined with Foil
- Metal Necklaces
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Knead a color of clay until smooth. Shape into a round or oblong shape. You can use a rolling pin if desired.
Step 2. Use rubber stamps to press the shape into the clay.
Step 3. Then stamp the other piece of clay.
Step 4. Next, use a toothpick to create a hole in the top center. Place onto a baking sheet lined with foil.
Step 5. Repeat for the desired number of charms. Bake the charms according to package directions. Preheat oven to 275 and bake clay, 15 minutes per 1/4″ of clay. Let cool completely.
Step 6. Remove charms from baking sheet and place on a piece of parchment paper. This will protect your work surface. Lightly dampen a paper towel. Use brown paint to dab on the charms.
Step 7. Then immediately wipe paint away, leaving it in the lower areas of the clay. Repeat until all the various colors are painted. Let set to dry.
Step 8. Use jewelry pliers to open jump rings. It is not necessary to use a dremel tool.
Pro Tips
- Make the hole close to the edge. Put the small holes, made with the toothpick, close to the edge of the jewelry. I do not recommend doing this after they are baked with a drill. It is much easier to do this prior to baking.
- Clay Tools are helpful. You might also want to use clay tools, such as clay cutters, craft knife and more, to help with molding your creations. This is optional but makes it much easier. You can find these at your local craft stores.
- Look for items at home. You can buy kits of tools for this clay, or you can use bobby pins, utility knife, razor blade, paper clip, toothbrush, or a hairpin. Use what works best for you and your budget.
- Cure the clay. Polymer clay can break easily if it is not baked properly. Just make sure to follow the instructions to ensure the clay is cured properly.
- Earrings. You can also make polymer clay earrings. Glue earring posts to the back of the clay to make earrings. Allow the earring backs or hooks to dry completely before using.
- Workspace. Make sure to place something on your work area to protect your table or counter.
- Cookie Cutters. You can even use cookie cutters to shape the clay.
- Shiny finish. If you prefer a shiny finish instead of a matte finish, make sure to seal, sand and polish with polycrylic.
- Oven thermometer. Use an oven thermometer to ensure the oven temperature is accurate.
- Sand the edges. If you have rough edges after baking, use sandpaper to smooth.
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Get creative and have a blast! Please leave a comment once you make this clay jewelry.
How to Make Polymer Clay Jewelry
Equipment
- Sculpey Clay
- Small Rubber Stamps
- Small Rubber Stamp Letters
- Brown Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brush
- Paper Towel
- 8mm Jump Rings
- Jewelry Pliers
- Toothpick
- Wax Paper
- Baking Sheet lined with Foil
- Metal Necklaces
Instructions
- Knead a color of clay until smooth. Shape into a round or oblong shape and use rubber stamps to press the shape into the clay.
- Use a toothpick to create a hole in the top center. Place onto baking sheet lined with foil. Repeat for the desired number of charms.
- Bake charms according to package directions: Preheat oven to 275 and bake clay, 15 minutes per 1/4″ of clay. Let cool completely.
- Remove charms from baking sheet and place on wax paper. Lightly dampen a paper towel.
- Use brown paint to pain the charms and then immediately wipe paint away, leaving it in the lower areas of the clay. Repeat until all pieces are painted. Let set to dry.
- Use jewelry pliers to open jump rings and place in the hole in the charm. Hang charms on necklaces.