How to Make Clay Flower Charms
Small charms are a popular embellishment for jewelry, phone straps and zipper pulls. They are easy to make with the right kind of clay. Polymer clay is an easy-to-work with medium that can be baked in a regular household oven. It is available at most craft and hobby stores, as are the tools necessary to work with it. It is durable, attractive and available in many colors. It can be used to make clay flower charms for use in jewelry making and other craft projects.
Things You'll Need
- Polymer clay
- Rolling pin
- 1-inch cookie cutters
- Clay knife
- Jump rings
- 22 gauge craft wire
- Cookie sheet
Instructions
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Make a small ball out of one color of the clay, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll it out with a rolling pin until it is 1/4 inch thick.
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Use a small flower shaped cookie cutter to cut out a flower from the clay. Alternately, use a round cookie cuter and cut out the petal shapes with a clay or craft knife.
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From a different color of clay, make five small balls, each about 1/8 inch. Place one ball on each petal of the clay flower near the center and gently press flat with your finger.
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Make a slightly larger ball from a third color and lightly press it into the center of the flower. Avoid flattening this ball, and allow it to stay slightly domed.
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Poke a 1-inch piece of 22 gauge craft wire through one of the petals. Place the charm on a foil-covered cookie sheet.
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Preheat your oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15 minutes or according to manufacturer's directions. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
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Remove the craft wire from the charm. Twist open a jump ring and slide it through the hole in the flower. Twist the jump ring shut. The charm is now ready to use in your craft projects.
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Tips & Warnings
Seal your charms in a gloss paint to make them even more durable and to add an attractive shine. Special punches are available to cut out shapes from clay.
Allow clay to cool completely and use oven mitts to avoid burns.
