DIY Polymer Clay Jewelry

We have even more fun and easy Polymer Clay Jewelry ideas to try. Learn how to make a polymer clay necklace that is so fun and really pretty.

Polymer Clay Jewelry

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. I just love this idea!

Everyone will have a blast making these and they are very simple to make even for beginners. For even more ideas, try some of these simple Polymer Clay Ideas.

The ideas are truly endless for using polymer clay.

What is the best polymer clay for beginners?

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 to help with molding 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.

What do you need to make diy polymer clay jewelry:

How do you bake polymer clay jewelry?

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.

Now you know how to make clay jewelry!

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.

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.

There is a learning curve as with anything but this is a very simple DIY to make and lots of fun. Before long, you will be making all sorts of things with polymer clay.

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.

Get creative and have a blast!

Polymer clay jewelry making techniques:

Here are several tips that might help you that I learned along the way.

My jewelry is probably a little too thick. I can probably cut it in half, based on what you see.

Rookie mistake but you live and learn. Also, put the hole, made with the toothpick, close to the edge of the jewelry.

Try these polymer clay jewelry tutorials!

We love to make things and try to keep a polymer clay jewelry kit on hand with all the necessary supplies. This makes it so easy to create things and make lots of pretty clay jewelry. Try some of these clay techniques.

That way the jump ring will fit better. If you make a mistake, simply rework the clay and remake the item.

You might also want to use clay tools to help with molding your creations. This is optional but makes it much easier.

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 you budget.

Working with polymer clay takes so getting used to and there is definitely a learning curve. However, it not hard and once you get the hang of it, it is very simple and so much fun.