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Autumn Inspired Fall Marbled Earrings

Today I am going to show you how to create your own marbled pair of earrings.

Let's get started!

  

Required supplies:

Creative Paperclay

Wax paper or parchment paper

Rolling Pin

Acrylic paint (I used red, orange, and yellow for a fall look)

Knife for mixing (can be plastic)

Awl/Needle (Something that you can use to make a hole in your earrings)

Modge Podge Outdoor

Spray Clear Coat

Earring hooks x2

Jump Rings x4

Sandpaper

Let’s Create!

Once you have gathered your supplies, lay out a sheet of parchment or wax paper to protect your workspace and prevent the Creative Paperclay from sticking.

Now rip up the clay into small pieces to prep it for coloring.  Next add in you first (darkest) color by drizzling a little on top. 

Now use your knife and cut into the clay while mixing it around to distribute the color.  One at a time add in the orange and yellow paints and cut them into the clay with your knife.  There should still be some white showing as you mix too.

Once you are satisfied with the color, squish the pieces all together to create a ball and let dry for about 10-15 mins, otherwise the paint makes it too sticky and it will stick to everything.  Next flatten the ball with the palm of your hand and then roll out into a thin sheet!  You can also substitute a cup for the rolling pin.  If the clay is still too sticky when you go to roll it out then wait a little longer until you are able to get a smooth surface on the clay.

Roll it out a few times and flip it over to the other side also one side roll then pull it up from the surface to keep it from being too hard to pick up.

Once it has been thinly rolled out use a small glass or other round container to cut around.  I used the bottom of a small terra cotta pot.

Note:Be sure to keep your knife vertical as possible when cutting so the edges don’t taper.

Lift the clay away to reveal your cut out shapes (Feel free to cut out more than just two and try finding other shaped containers to use!) 

Next use a needle or awl to create a hole in the top of your earring.   

Now they need to dry.  To dry place heavy books or something on top when the earrings start to warp.   But be sure to remove the book every so often for quicker and even drying. 

Once they are dry, sand out any imperfections, especially on the edges.

Now let’s seal them!   I coat mine with outdoor modge podge and once it is dry go over with a spray clear coat, otherwise modge podge is very sticky.

Get Creative!

Pair 2 different shapes together or add a charm or beads for some added flair!

I hope you enjoyed creating your own pair of earrings with me today!  

Thanks for joining and Have fun and share what you create with us below!

Find your Joy!

Kelly

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