How to Make Polymer Clay Icecream Jewelry

Polymer clay is very easy to work with. many charms can be created for jewelry with polymer clay. follow this tutorial to learn how to make miniature ice creams that will be used to make earrings.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Polymer Clay
• Sterling Silver Craft Wire
• Wire Wrap tools
• Polymer Clay Tools
• Toaster Oven or Home Oven

1. 
   Polymer Clay Cones

   To start your polymer clay miniatures you will need two small balls of clay to form into cones. Roll your polymer clay into balls and then use slight pressure on one side similar to what you would use to for a clay snake. Tap the cone on your work surface to create a flat top and bottom.

2. 
   Anchor Holes in Polymer Clay

   Poke a hole in the top of each cone that will be used to anchor your craft wire.I use an ice pick to perform this step. Curl your wire on the end so that you will have a secure anchor to place into the hole.

3. 
   Polymer Clay

   Insert your wire into the holes that you have pushed into the clay. Make sure that you don't go through the bottom of your cone. If your holes seem a little too large roll a tiny amount of clay and slip it over your wire and into the hole. This will form a plug.

4. 
   Chcolate colored polymer clay

   Now that you have your wires anchored it is time to start building the cone. You can make your cone chocolate covered or leave it plain. To make a chocolate topped cone roll out a small amount of brown clay flatten it into a pancake and slip it over your anchor wires. Press firmly around the edges to simulate a chocolate dipped cone.

5. 
   Polymer Clay

   Roll out your ice cream clay balls and slip them onto the craft wire. Use a twisting motion to slide the clay down the wire or you will distort your balled clay. Press firmly to attach the ice cream clay ball tot he cone. Slip on as many ice cream colored clay balls as you wish to form your earring.

6. 
   Polymer Clay ready for Oven

   You can top your ice cream with a cherry or apply sprinkles as you like. Sprinkles are easy to apply. Roll a snake of colored clay to the thickness of a tooth pick and then cut small scraps of it with a craft knife. Use the craft knife to pick up the clay and place it on the miniature clay form.

7. 
   Finished Polymer Clay Sculptures

   After you have your simulated ice creams the way you want them it is time to bake. You can use your home oven or a toaster oven to bake polymer clay. I recommend that you use a toaster oven that you dedicate to use with polymer clay. You should bake your clay according to your package directions. I use Sculpey brand so i bake the clay for 20 minutes at 250 degrees. Once your piece has cooled you can glaze it and it is ready to wear.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider making "flavors" that the recipient likes.
• Use the polymer clay miniatures as jewelry pieces or doll house replicas.
• Always wash your hands after using polymer clay.
• Do not let a child ingest polymer clay.
• Use tools that are dedicated to craft use and will not be used around food preparation.

Resources

• Similar Craft making Cupcakes

[xxdesertash]

on 9/30/2009 Wow, great article! 5*

[cliftonwilliams]

on 7/6/2009 Yes, you can bake polymer clay with the anchor wire in it.

[runswithvampies]

on 5/28/2009 you can bake that with the wire still in it???????