Autumn Inspired Earrings, Depth Guide And Scrap Slab Tutorial!

Hey beautiful makers! Guess who? It’s me again!
This time I’m bringing you an autumn Inspired slab from start to finish - I’m not going to lie it went down a different path than I initially imagined but it worked out fab!
Please note this tutorial is focused on the slab making process, using my depth guides and a few handy tricks to use your scraps up. In the finishing process I drilled holes, sanded and used black hoop findings to finish off my autumn Inspired Earrings - what I love about these is there is no fiddling around with glue and backings which makes them super simple and fun!
All of these earrings were given to my students in their goodie bags at my Masterclass Workshops which I teach Australia wide. I’m about to go on a little break to have my babe so I will be back with some super fresh workshops next year!
Until then you can subscribe to this channel and hang with me each week as I add more fun, sometimes embarrassing tutorials, reviews and maybe if I’m brave enough some vlogs too.....
Colour Recipes as promised:
Gold - 1 part Antique Gold + 1 part Gold (I think 🤔)
Navy - 4 parts Lagoon, 1 Part Royalty, 1/4 part Poppy Seed (give or take on the black)
Pastel Cinnamon with Glitter - 3 parts Igloo to 2 parts Cinnamon add a good sprinkle of fine black glitter.
Disclaimer - I’m. It the best at keeping colour recipes so feel free to jiggle the recipe to suit!
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[@acolley2891]

I really like it.

[@carlicoetzer]

Okay so third comment 😂 I'm busy learning and doing research on polymer clay earrings, as I also want to start my own business. One thing that I'm scared of is wasting clay once I start making it, but this video absolutely blew my fears away. The results were amazing. Your packaging is also GOALS.

[@carlicoetzer]

I absolutely love your commentary and how you laugh at yourself 😂

[@maart2941]

Yes, I love it!! Haha

[@user-np5vy4ds5o]

I love your tutorials. Very creative. Very witty. May I ask, where do get the depth guides? Thank you🥰

[@pollycollective]

On my website but honestly most suppliers stock depth guides these days LOL

[@SeriouslyCreative]

Your videos are great, you're so funny 💖 thank you!

[@daniellewebb6777]

Love watching your tutorials!! Your commentary super entertaining 😁 I’m starting to get all the tools and clay together so I can start making my own jewellery, thank you so much for sharing your talent!!!

[@marciamccrorey5516]

Sheree your amazing ive been watching your tutorials for about 3 days Im a jewelry designer who paints afro centric designs I wanted to branch out into something new as a matter of fact I have a 40 pack case of this clay beautiful colors Im getting ready to create thank you for helping others learn to create. blessings to you.

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

You had this Texas girl at “little golden tacos”, especially since I’m watching this on Taco Tuesday. 🎉🎉🎉😂🤣😂🤣 I just found your channel today, and I’m hooked & immediately subscribed. Thanks for the fun tutorials! ❤️

[@cherylfrancis4160]

This is one of the best tuts I have watched. I’m a senior and only doing clay for myself and gifts but oh….the whole thing from start to finish is perfect. I do wish you were in the US. Thank you

[@nabrasahmad5363]

hello from Belgium. thanks for your great videos .very informative

[@destinymcbee5230]

You’re videos are very helpful. Thank you. I am getting into polymer clay and love these hoops. May I ask where you got them from? I love the size of these

[@amyharrison871]

Another fantastic video!! Thank you for sharing you knowledge and skill 🤗

[@OldMcStreusel]

I recently discovered your channel and your work is so amazing 😊 i love to watch you work and talk - you're so funny ❤️ thank you for sharing!! Love from Germany, Lena

[@joneeripperger1512]

That scrap slab is absolutely gorgeous. I'm so impressed!

[@dessireinciarte4934]

Your voice 😍 i Love the video, I’m from Venezuela living in Mexico!

[@jodinicholas890]

Hi Polly. I just found you and watched the videos that were available on KZbin. I was interested in joining your Patreon. Would I only get one new video a month? Or would I get to see all the ones you have already posted? I have not done this Patreon thing before. Thanks. I love your work.

[@pollycollective]

Pop to my patreon it gives you a rundown of all the different options x I give a lot more than one video per month xxxx.

[@nasseypohatu6727]

You are so fun to listen to lol. Awesome tutorial and LOVE LOVE your creativity. Thanks.

[@theloveofamark]

Thankyou for your awesome videos. I went out and bought a good handful of clay to try because i got inspired by your vids. Thanks for making great instructional videos😁 i have learnt so much already!

[@jenniferroya3606]

Love this tutorial so much...thank you really beautiful! Thanks for helping us.

[@sarahadam9141]

I absolutely enjoyed your tutorial and even more so your commentaries! Thank you for sharing yourself to the world!

[@stampinoasis]

Love this video tutorial! I have just gone and bought my first few packets of clay in the hop I can create something half as nice as yours! X

[@justjamfam2760]

what is the name of the company that you get the hoop earrings from?

[@kit6863]

I was told by a teacher that you should never mix brands. Is this true?

[@pollycollective]

Good question! Absolutely not true :) Mix brands all you like but one of the things I keep an eye on is do they mix well together (In terms of their consistency) And if they have different curing times always go with the brand that has the higher temp!

[@pamscott4463]

Any clues on where to find black hoops like the ones featured in the video?

[@pollycollective]

Yes! I get all my black findings from www.polymer clay.com.au 👌

[@sophiemesnil3800]

I should learn working like that ! it's so beautiful ! 🙂

[@georgiagollon9305]

Can I buy those sticks

[@melaniekalble3536]

I Love your details

[@laurenlovato3793]

Oh my gosh, I'm a clay beginner and I just discovered your channel and I could watch you all day!! These are so cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@pollycollective]

Thanks for watching x

[@helgarichie8513]

Hello! Thank you for the useful video. I'm full of inspiration! please, share with us, what kind of gauge of jump rings do you use for secure connection? ♥ ❤ ♥ Thank you one more time!

[@pollycollective]

Helga Richie sorry I don’t know what gauge they are! I’m not very technical with that stuff!

[@tp7283]

Half semi-circles 😂😂😂 your commentary is the best and omg I've been looking for a Slab Tut for months (for some reason this didn't come up when I search "Polymer Clay Slabs" it just came up as a suggested video.) So thankful ! 😍😍

[@aicyaJ]

Your packaging is so cute! And the way you used your scraps afterwards is such a genius idea!

[@pollycollective]

We must always use our scraps it is plastic afterall xxxx Thank you so much, my packaging has changed a lot since then! Must be time for a BTS video!

[@lateparking]

Yeah for another new video! It’s always so inspiring to watch because you’re always sharing new tips! Oh and i love your depth guides, can’t wait to use it soon! very interested in your video review for Cutters ...think i will be interested in all that you’ve gotta show lol

[@dollywhitley3314]

Do you use different brands of clay because they have the colors you want, or for different purposes? Also if you were to mix colors from different brands would that affect the clay?

[@madellatina]

Hello! My english is not so good. Anyone who knows where to buy the hoops and stud used on the earrings? Please!

[@stampinoasis]

Hi, what do you use to sand/buff your earrings? Many thanks x

[@dagmarmiller423]

thank you for sharing...love how the slab turned out...could you please let us know where you purchased your black hoops from.. thanks

[@patiencecole5112]

Awesome Tutorial! I'm only 5 mins in and learned so much! I'm just starting out

[@carkarlaw]

Thank you for the demo. I have been looking for inspiration to make some art work. This is perfect.

[@whatisarahma8489]

Love this video!! Anyway may i know what are the keywords for the shape-cutters? Thank you!

[@adiamed]

Love this video, and yes, definitely I'd like to see ur sanding technique.🙋‍♀️

[@emilycochran6521]

I love your commentary! Lol. Have you shared your sanding technique yet?

[@LeBlablaDeJustine]

I'm in love with your style.. and laugh !!

[@samanthabrader3742]

How do you get your clay out of smaller shape cutters? I am having a hard time getting them out without distorting the shape of the clay

[@jenniferroya3606]

Just discovered you...very happy. Thanks for your lovely videos.

[@chelleweatherspoon2226]

i like to make beeads out of my scraps. Your tutorial is amazing.

[@CraftTimeStudio]

I love the colors and the end result!

[@nikoletta178]

You are awesome!

[@khelix23]

You make the holes for the hoops before or after baking?

[@joslynluo1775]

Hello! Are the guides for sale? How do I buy it? Thank you..

[@pollycollective]

They will be on my website at the end of the month x

[@lboogie875]

Polly Collective I was looking for them. Happy they will be available soon!

[@huishantin5342]

Hello! This is a silly but genuine question. Can I bake them clay in my kitchen microwave oven and then still use it for cooking purposes?

[@pollycollective]

You can’t bake clay in a microwave, but you can use a bench top oven or convection oven - yes you can cook food afterwards but I would give it a quick wipe out first.

[@alyzak.8997]

Really cool technique! Also love your commentary! Thanks

[@creativesun-flowers2569]

You did an amazing job,I love it!🌻

[@jewelskeaton]

The second slab looks exactly like bologna olive cold cuts! lol

[@thefrenchiemom]

Best polymer clay videos!! Love the colour mixes, your packaging, and love your personality :)

[@pollycollective]

Thank you lovely x

[@Kjkeele1025910]

Do you sell your creations online? I am in California !

[@AlexandraGonzalez-xv5ht]

Hello, How can I get those materials?

[@maybee5334]

Love love love your videos and your laugh 😍

[@ordinarydreamer216]

You are just so adorable! Also thank you for sharing knowledge on polymer clay. It is so helpful!

[@tdechoudens]

Guuurrrlll you are such an inspiration to my new born maker in me, all the way from Puerto Rico! I hate that over here we do NOT have any place where we can find all the components to make such amazing stuff you do. It’s basically all online buying and the shipping costs are ridiculous if you do the math all together. so I my self am taking it so slow as a snail o even more slow that that haha you know what I mean right. All it’s happening when the monkey grows some hair over here!! All that said I’m happy to follow you here too, been having such laugh over the Instagram w u and then here you are too. Thanks for the inspo and ov all this rays of light thrown our way!!!

[@pollycollective]

Your amazing x

[@alain1826]

I just love your videos and I am learning lots of new things keep posting ols

[@slivyivy4169]

I love your commentary! New subscriber

[@spektraelectra8677]

I love this so much!! How inspiring!!😍😍😍😍

[@cindymartinez208]

Can you list in the description the tools that you use and maybe where you got it? :) also, what clay machine do you use? I’ve heard of some people using a pasta machine, is it the same thing? :) love your videos!

[@pollycollective]

Cindy Martinez I Will try to do this next time! I use an Atlas Wellness Pasta Machine x

[@JuliaBurks]

I am super new to polymer clay and your tutorials have been super helpful! I love your commentary and it feels like a friend is teaching me! Thank you Polly Collective!

[@pollycollective]

That’s my aim x

[@lizziebetty1700]

Hi - loved your videos! Can I know where you got the flower cutters? They are amazing!

[@pollycollective]

Etsy x

[@dancanada6108]

love love love your video 😍

[@ellec9026]

Which clay do you believe is better for your jewelry pieces, Souffle or Premo? Love your informative videos by the way 😊

[@pollycollective]

I love both :) I prefer Souffle x

[@sneakercupcake]

I love it! The colors are so dreamy! It's awesome to see the process of slabs and I can't wait to get home and play! I'm eagerly waiting for your sanding video and curious to know if you dry sand instead of using soapy water?

[@pollycollective]

sneakercupcake I use a dremel

[@nailan.4679]

i love your videos so much! theyre so easy and fun to watch! ❤️

[@keziajiao9306]

How I love your earring ideas.

[@keziajiao9306]

Can u give me an estimate of the price of each if those would be sold? Thank you

[@pollycollective]

No, because pricing is personal. It’s something you have to work out based on materials, expenses, time spent and what you want your profit to be. Not something I plan to share :)

[@annanomaly4117]

This sounds dodgy.

[@claygirl6133]

Thank you for the color mixtures!

[@georgialejeune8675]

You are hilarious! Love this tutorial :)

[@annajensen1417]

I went to your website and all of your guides are sold out. Will you be restocking soon?

[@pollycollective]

I’m trying to keep some in stock now x

[@PeachesCoBeauty]

Hi do you have any more MELBOURNE classes? I’m so happy to have found you but I’ve missed your MELBOURNE class. So up set!!! Please tell me you have classes.

[@pollycollective]

Samantha Murdoch 30th Nov 1st Dec Masterclasses are coming soon soz just been on Maternity Leave x

[@PeachesCoBeauty]

Polly Collective never apologise for being on maternity leave! Gosh your babies are hella cute!!! How can I book in for the master class? I don’t want to miss out.

[@hannahfranklin7819]

This is the best tutorial I've seen so far!! I hope you plan to make more soon- I love your videos!

[@pollycollective]

Thanks

[@shannonbarber6322]

please do a sanding tutorial! I adore your tutorials!

[@tachi7175]

A W E S O M E 😍😍😍👌👌👌

[@muahchelle21]

The voice over is the best 🤣

[@Daisyflor24]

May i ask where do you get your clay from? Thank you!

[@pollycollective]

Over the Rainbow in Melbourne or my wholesaler.

[@heather8173]

I love your videos! When will you be making more?

[@pollycollective]

Heather Johnson I love them too! As soon as my last workshop is over!

[@imanmunirahirwan6166]

if i dont have the drilling tools, is it possible to make a hole before baking it with any shaping tool?

[@pollycollective]

_yoFaith try with a dotting tool or skewer :)

[@imanmunirahirwan6166]

@@pollycollective aa i see. thank you, btw im a new subscriber. please do moreee videosss im enjoying it all so much

[@chantelleb7508]

Thanks for this one, great tips!

[@Uniquely-You]

Love these tooooo 🥰

[@carlicoetzer]

Are you South African? I really enjoy your videos.

[@emmapowderham960]

She's a kiwi :-)

[@pollycollective]

I’m a kiwi. Accent is nothing like a South African one 😂😂😂 I live in Australia so that adds an extra bit of interest LOL

[@maila_v]

Cute designs! Where’d you get the black hoops?

[@pollycollective]

Jewellery Supplies Co

[@lisajackson1650]

@@pollycollective Went to website - no black hoops

[@pollycollective]

Maybe do some googling then :)

[@karlaflores503]

Where can I get those hoops?

[@pollycollective]

Karla Flores Over the Rainbow

[@cz5240]

do you just let it dry overnight? or bake it? or put in the freezer？

[@pollycollective]

Hahahaha? Oh are you serious.... umm it’s oven bake clay - maybe have a google but yes you bake it.

[@cz5240]

@@pollycollective Hahaha I was serious cuz that was the first time I saw this but now I know😂 I'm also getting started! I really like your videos! Please keep posting your work!!!

[@pollycollective]

Bahahahaha you got this! I have couple more coming soon :)

[@cz5240]

@@pollycollectivethank you and I look forward to them!!

[@joneeripperger1512]

I made that blush tone the other day mixing both of those exact souffle colors on accident. And then I see your video! I'm so happy right now