DIY Polymer Clay Gold Marble/ Vein Earrings Tutorial | How To Make Polymer Clay Earrings

[@carolinasequeda235]

Wow!!!!!!!! Am speechless, this is so pretty and very neat! God bless u for sharing 🥰

[@JessicaPancake2]

Definitely wasn’t expecting that to happen when you cut the gold square! Awesome.

[@FernMitchHandmade]

It’s so much fun 🥰 thank you for watching

[@christinamcinnis8837]

These are gorg! Love the idea of using an old eye shadow!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@Ssssylable]

Thank you! Looking fwd to more videos! A great creator who has a big heart to share your techniques!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you so much and you are very welcome 🥰

[@maggier.2960]

I love these videos so much! Thank you so much for including the process of how you make the holes for the jump rings :) very helpful!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

My pleasure 🥰

[@rachelbennett3741]

@Seth Madden DSQ

[@cherylst.pierre3148]

Why do you mix translucent with the white? ❤

[@Wendy-WackyWomanCreations]

So elegant & so simple. Your instructions are very good. Thank you

[@FernMitchHandmade]

My pleasure and thank you 🥰

[@cathyrezba3132]

Thank you for the easy tutorial on how to make a marble effect!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

You are very welcome and thank you for watching 🥰

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

Thank You!!! Just subscribed 😁😉👍

[@lizzies127]

Amazing, gold eyeshadow, who knew?!! Thank you so much for sharing 😃😀😃

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Right? I mean we all have an old eyeshadow we think that we “will be” using lol

[@lizzies127]

@@FernMitchHandmade haha so true!!! 🤣🤣

[@sacraargilla7625]

very helpful tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

You're very welcome!😊

[@Julsfr]

Really cool. Merci 🗼

[@Isa22Cruz]

This was the most thorough tutorial I've seen yet!! thanks!! ♥️

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Aw thank you 🥰 I’m happy you enjoyed it

[@kausarjakharia4502]

Your ideas are very helpful thanks a lot 💜

[@FernMitchHandmade]

It’s all my pleasure 🥰

[@tashamorganhowell3128]

Lovely clear and consise tutorial. One little note, don't open your jump rings like that. If you twist the edges of the join open away from each other to the left and right instead, they keep their shape much better and you can get a much tighter join when you twist them back to meet each other. This makes them a lot more secure and it looks more professional. *Just noticed this tutorial is fairly old so you may have changed the way you do it already 😉

[@KathleenRenninger]

Neat technique & very good video! Thanks.

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@jonilmasepulveda]

Starting to learn polymer clay and your videos are the best! Thanks

[@FernMitchHandmade]

That’s awesome! Thank you so much. 🥰

[@rhodanorton6944]

Very Pretty!!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@irenmabeltorrezuri6551]

gracias por tus bellos videos.🇨🇱🌹🥰

[@notebookluvr]

These are beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I am really looking forward to trying this technique. And i love your voice and accent! It makes watching your videos so calming and pleasant ❤

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Please do try it! It's so fun. Aw thank you so much. I'm always so conscious about my voice. 🥰

[@notebookluvr]

@@FernMitchHandmade aw, I'm sorry to hear that. A lot of times we're self conscious about things that we don't really need to be. I hope you can come to love it someday! Keep up the good work!

[@wedan30]

That’s good 😊,, what is size the erring posts?

[@hellokitty1818]

Always looking forward to your tutorials!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰 I hope you enjoy them.

[@qleartearcrusade9361]

Question: Do the holes for the jump ring have to be so close to the edge? It seems to me that doing so weakens your earring and it would break out. I guess this just depends on the size of your jump ring, No? Just asking because I don't know.

[@Valeriehacky]

Love your personality and the jewelry pf course 😍

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@nelli.bonelli]

I wanna make more DIY earring videos like this. I hope I can! ✌

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Absolutely! If you have something fun, share it 😊

[@leamalca6045]

Hola! Estos aretes no se quiebran fácilmente ? ❤️

[@FernMitchHandmade]

when cured correctly, polymer clay is strong and flexible. They are very durable 😊

[@briannan9068]

I always love your tutorials! You make beautiful jewelry ❤️ thank you so much for sharing!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

It’s my pleasure and thank you for watching always 🥰

[@ETicketTrip]

After you slice your cube, you roll out a piece of clay to place the slices on. Does that sheet also need to be 1 part translucent to 2 parts igloo, or did you use igloo only?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Yes, I used the same mix for the background clay as well.

[@tornedgedesigns9351]

Love this technique, turned out beautifully 🤓 I will have to try it!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you! Yes it is so easy and you can try with any colour 🥰

[@breezytheteacher1305]

Great videos! This is very helpful for someone like me who is just starting. I love the tip about the freezer! I have also been having some trouble with air bubbles so I will try to put something on top to prevent that.

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Yes! It works like a charm. Also don’t let your clay get too soft. That traps air bubbles in. Thank you 🥰

[@chinhell573]

Hola! Muchas gracias por el tutorial. Una consulta... Se podría dejar la arcilla sin aplicar barniz al final? Muchas gracias 🥰

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰 You do have to coat this one because of the mica powder that was used.

[@barblindgren]

Wonderful tutorial. At the 1:10 mark what is the third color besides white and translucent please?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰 those are the only colours. I think it’s the shadow you see as a 3rd one.

[@psrauitsm9486]

Thank you!!! Nice job! I think that reciclye old eyeshadow 2:14 is a greate idea!!!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@michaelabartekovaa]

The powder is all over my room. And I'm not done yet🤭 Thank you for this tutorial, it looks very good in the video

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Lol happens everytime to me. You can always mix the powder with liquid clay and try it as well.

[@michaelabartekovaa]

@@FernMitchHandmade that's a great idea. It actually turned out pretty good, but it looked more like marble, not veins. But I'm definitely not mad.

[@marijkevanheerden2911]

This is a great video. Thank you !

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Your welcome 🥰

[@marijkevanheerden2911]

Fern&Mitch Handmade I’m actually trying this technique today. I’ll let you know how it goes !

[@RedRockingBird]

Really beautiful, thank you for sharing, I made some pendant jewelry on here the other week and it’s such fun, have a great day

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Aw thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@MEM2022]

in regards to how you glue the back of the earrings ,I have heard that is much bettr to use uv resin instead of glue bc glue will eventually stop working, what are your thoughts about that?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

So far this glue hadn’t given me any problems. Also I mainly use bake and bond or clay covering on my earrings nowadays. I see so many creators swears by resin. I haven’t tried resin since it's a little more out of my budget and the costing will go up for my earrings. But it isn't totally out of my mind 😊 In future I will be trying for sure.

[@charlotte155]

Beautiful earrings

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@eringaskill2180]

this technique is stunning! does the pigment or liquid clay affect the durability? Or is it as strong as souffle/primo after baking?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Liquid clay it self is pretty strong! I did this with couple of styles and it seem to be fine so far and thank you 🥰

[@Emmajen]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!! This is tremendously helpful :)

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you so much 😊I’m still leaning about this amazing medium but I love sharing what I have learned.

[@ariell9747]

I love your videos !!!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@juliemehaffy3914]

Love your videos! Thank you for all the detail. I tried making these earlier today but unfortunately I ended up with more of a marbled effect than a vein effect. I used a gold bronzer instead of the Aztec gold. Any idea why this didn’t work for me? Did I use too much clay adhesive maybe?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

That happens to me as well! There is a really thin line between marble and vein techniques. Lol I think when you cut your cane a little too a thick as it goes through the pasta machine it just distorts. I sometimes do it deliberately. Also you can sand the surface of your pieces and it will sand off any extra powder left on the surface. I hope this helps 😊

[@marcihomemaker3819]

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos! I’ve learned so much from you. One question that I hope you can help with...what are the best earring posts that you recommend, that will not tarnish. Gold and silver. Thanks in advance for the help!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

My pleasure 🥰 to be honest most will tarnish overtime unless you purchase gold plated ones. They are a little expensive but available readily on Etsy.

[@kabukiGirl88]

Thanks for another great video. What if you don’t have translucent liquid clay? Would white work?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Your welcome 🥰 as long as it’s liquid clay, I think it should be fine. It’s just to bond that clay pieces back together

[@FemmeCC]

Are your baked pieces still flexible/bendable?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Yup. If you bake polymer clay correctly, they will be nice and flexible.

[@55takeme]

Beautiful!!!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@melois9368]

Amazing video !!! 🤩 one question : how to flatten the clay from minute 4:52 to 4:54?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I’m sorry if it wasn’t clear in the video. I simply ran it through my pasta machine gradually going down in thickness. I went to about 3mm thickness

[@NailsbyAmbie]

What kind of oven do you use? You put the tile in the oven sandwiched like that? I’m just a bit confused thanks

[@FernMitchHandmade]

A regular oven. Yup I bake on the tile it self

[@kaleam3261]

Do you have to use liquid clay or can it work without?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Liquid clay helps the pieces bond back together without it it would be harder for the pieces to bond back.

[@jelittajose5277]

Good creation

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@jelittajose5277]

😊

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

I want to make buttons from polymer clay, for my mothers crochet projects. Have you any idea how I need to finish them so they can be washed with the laundry?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I think it should be safe for hand wash but I wouldn’t put any varnish or surface treatments. I’m so sorry I haven’t done much research but take a look at The Blue Bottle Tree website. She might have information on this. She basically is a great resource for anything related polymer clay. Good luck 😊

[@oliviabooker8452]

OMG these are so pretty! :) (Quick Question) Unfortunately I don't have the sandpaper, so could I use the electronic sanding tool piece that comes with the nail machine to sand the surfaces of the earrings as well as along the sides to get the excess powder off? Thanks so much!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰 Unfortunately those things can be a little harsh on the surface but what you can do is clean the surface up with rubbing alcohol. Or even nail polish remover. But be gentle and don’t rub too harsh. Good luck 🥰

[@CraftTimeStudio]

Great idea! I never thought of doing it this way =)

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@catalinagonzalezjaramillo8698]

I love this! Thanks for your tutorials and being so kind to share your knowledge !!! A question ... What is liquid clay for? Is it very necessary in this technique? because I don't have it :(

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Liquid clay is what bonds the pieces back together. You can try mixing it very well. I have seen some people make liquid clay at home 🤔 I need to research and see though. You are very welcome and thank you 🥰🥰

[@aissaouirania4690]

These are amazing

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you🥰

[@Isa22Cruz]

Any tips on how to get rid of little bubbles after baking?I bake 30 min at 275F. Am I over or under-baking?? Is there something I'm missing?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

The only way to get rid of air bubbles after baking is sanding. To do surface sanding, use the wet sanding method starting from 1000grit sandpaper going all the way up to 3000grit. For baking one hour is recommended in 275F. This way ensures the pieces are well cured. I personally use 225F because my oven is really old and temperature fluctuates a lot. I recommend you get a thermometer. It’s really trial and error with baking. Before you bake your main pieces bake a sample piece and try bending it. If it’s flexible without baking, you cured it successfully. I hope this helps. Good luck 🥰

[@Isa22Cruz]

@@FernMitchHandmade Thank you so much! thats really helpful!

[@nicolemar7796]

I want to ask if anyone knows. Can I do it without the liquid clay? Very informative video btw. Great job 👏

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you! I have seen other creators do it without liquid clay. They press and push really hard to and for a while to squish the pieces together. If you are to try, I’d say try a small amount first! Good luck 🥰

[@joleerose6222]

Also, do you use a regular piece of paper or wax/parchment paper? 😌

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I used regular paper. I think you'll be okay with parchment paper too. 😊

[@vltips]

Amazing 😉 videos!!! Question... what paper do you use for put between the mármol,?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰 I use regular copy paper! You can even use some card stock

[@louiseparkes3155]

I liked the method and will try it but I always bury my stud inside two pieces of clay as sometimes the glued stud comes away. I make sure that I put liquids Clay in between two pieces of clay as that eliminates bubbles. Nice tutorial.

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Louise Parkes Thank you 🥰 yes! absolutely. I do that technique for my non tutorial pieces I sell.

[@gordosaobra7094]

Thank you so much for your video. I loved it so much that I tried my own and love them. I didn't have any gold powder so I used gold foil and it turned out perfect. As soon as I post them on Instagram I'll tag you :)

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Yay!! Gold leaf is an excellent choice! I’m so excited to see them. 🥰

[@eiphoo-yu2xo]

I would like to know how about the time and temperature during baking plz and thanks

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Like I mentioned in the video I bake for one hour at 225F. I do this because my oven temperature fluctuates. I recommend you bake samples and figure out your ideal temperature and time

[@joleerose6222]

Loved the video! ❤️Do you preheat your oven and if so for how long?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

jo leerose thank you! 🥰 great question. I do not preheat the oven. I set the temperature and put my pieces in right away. And of cause after the oven come to desired temperature, I maintain it by using a thermometer. Apparently this way it helps the clay to not to be in shock when exposed to a hot temperature. It can cause bubbles. Also this way you don’t have to pay much attention to them while they bake 😊

[@joleerose6222]

Fern&Mitch Handmade thank you so much, that makes sense! Is it okay if I don’t have a thermometer and still let it bake?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

@@joleerose6222 Yes but keep an eye on them. Use a temperature between 225-250F to be safe. Lol you don’t t wanna be burning your hard work.

[@va1195]

Which glaze do u use? Gloss or stain?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I used the gloss glaze.

[@brettstith1653]

Great video! What size jumprings do you use as your connectors?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰 I use 5mm size jump rings

[@mholmes7752]

Beautiful earrings, couple of questions(I may have missed you explaining why). Why do you put the clay in the freezer? Where did you buy your tile from? Thanks

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰 no worries. I put it in the freezer so it will be easier for to cut slices. When it soft, the pattern gets squashed. My tile is from Home Depot. It was less than $3 ☺️

[@annabellarosali9640]

thankyou for your video! but what if i don't have an oven?? can i use the sun's heat??

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Unfortunately Polymer clay has to be baked. There are plenty of air drying types like cold porcelain ☺️ please look into that

[@annabellarosali9640]

@@FernMitchHandmade okayyy thank you for the information!

[@kiaraestevez2506]

Hi :) Have you worked with FIMO Professional clay, would you recommend it?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I haven’t work with that but I’m planning to in future 😊 hopefully I can let you guys know soon.

[@lisafati1194]

How do I change the colours?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

You can change it to any colour you please ☺️

[@nicoleow9188]

I have the same blade as yours but mine gets rusty after a few weeks how do you store ur blade to make sure they dun rust

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Nicole Ow oh no 😫 I clean mine after every use with some rubbing Alcohol. I just store it in a pencil holder with all my frequently used tools. So far so good. Just keep it clean I guess

[@Musicmylife1695]

Thank you sooo much for this!!! I have been trying to figure out how to do it but not a lot of info on it.

[@FernMitchHandmade]

My pleasure. I’m glad you found it helpful 🥰

[@lalithanilakantan1038]

How do you store the leftover clay? does it harden on storing

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I usually store mine in a one of those boxes that you can organise your jewelry in 😊

[@imanmunirahirwan6166]

hello, im a bit confused, u baked it for an hour? its not 15mins like the clay packaging stated?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Early on I figured out that baking for 15mins won’t really work for my pieces to be durable and hard. Many polymer clay creators recommend time between 45-60mins 😊 I recommend you bake samples to figure out your time and temperature. Every oven could be different.

[@imanmunirahirwan6166]

@@FernMitchHandmade i see, thank you so muchhhhhh

[@maybee5334]

I am wondering why you dont make holes before baking your clay?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

may Bee you can certainly do that but I like making them after since it’s much more neater.

[@maybee5334]

@@FernMitchHandmade so it gives neater result, ok thanks for your reply.

[@clairebrown9741]

What sander do you use?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

It’s actually a nail sander ☺️ listed in the description.

[@kiaraestevez2506]

Also, do you have a video on how to bake the clay?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I don’t unfortunately but every video I go through the important steps.

[@ralphandmickeywalters8951]

Hello, you mentioned another video for glueing earring backs on but I don’t see it in the list of your videos

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I think you meant the video without using glue. It’s the Daisy flower tutorial 😊

[@shellybeals2806]

Beautiful 💗, thank you 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💗

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@dhwanidodia8713]

Can I do this without the translucent clay? :(

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Please refer to other comment replies for this question. 😊

[@dhwanidodia8713]

@@FernMitchHandmade Sure, thank you for replying :)

[@shipasaha9048]

Pls recommend a brand name for acrylic colour & pigmented colour.

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I use Pearlex! Link’s in the description 😊

[@ineedmaps]

Thank you so much!!!!! I love you!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

It’s my pleasure 🥰

[@lady8810]

Beauty

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Thank you 🥰

[@cehbyangel5902]

Hi may I know the name of the colour after the white colour clay you put in first 2 min of the video as the second colour? Is it just normal polymer clay? Thanks

[@FernMitchHandmade]

The colour I added to the white (soufflé igloo)? It’s Premo translucent.

[@cehbyangel5902]

@@FernMitchHandmade oh I understand so it's give more transparent glass effect?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Not necessarily a glass effect but when it’s mixed with white it’s like a milky effect 😊

[@pooneh5000]

Thank you! ✨🌸😊

[@FernMitchHandmade]

You are welcome 🥰

[@joannejoanne5237]

How do you not stick the clay on the table?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I work on surfaces like tile, glass or baking paper. If it sticks, use a tissue blade and carefully separate it.

[@Sophiriex3]

Hello! Thanks for sharing this amazing tutorial! I tried it with eyeshadow but my Clay just became the eyeshadow colour + glitter on it! Any tips?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

When mixing be careful not to mix so much that the powder will be inside the clay. We just want the outside to be coated. Thank you so much 🥰

[@angelasd9213]

👏👏👏👏👏👏😍

[@kaitlyngreen9986]

How big are the jump rings? 4,5,6,8 MM?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

They are 5mm

[@Xcore3]

Is there any way to make this without liquid clay? 😭 All shops are closed and I really want to make these

[@FernMitchHandmade]

:( aw I haven’t seen any tutorials on making liquid clay. You can try it without it but it Clay doesn’t stick back together.

[@Xcore3]

@@FernMitchHandmade We just got news that shops will start to open starting this Friday 🎉 I'm running to the art store as soon as they open. Thanks for your reply!

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Yay! That’s amazing lol about time for us crafters eh?

[@Xcore3]

@@FernMitchHandmade Yes! Definitely! I can't deal with the ridiculous delivery charges 💆🏻‍♀️ BTW, love your content 🖤 Please keep up the good work!

[@glenncruzg]

I dont have oven...what to do?

[@FernMitchHandmade]

You can use the same technique on air dry clay. Polymer clay must be baked in order to harden

[@glenncruzg]

@@FernMitchHandmade additional question, air dry clay is it durable as the one baked in oven? I saw a video of clay placed in boiling in to make it cure..is it effective?

[@jacec5362]

I ran my marble clay into the pasta machine and there’s cracks everywhere 😩 please help

[@kiwicraft5928]

keep up your amazing videos!! I can’t wait for what video is going to be next!

[@KeyIntoMusic]

her accent is so cute

[@FernMitchHandmade]

Aw thank you! I’m always so self conscious about it! 🥰

[@sherrypeach5747]

@@FernMitchHandmade so cute!! Are u brazilian??

[@FernMitchHandmade]

sherry peach aw thank you 🥰 I’m Sri Lankan

[@antoniasantos230]

Oi boa tarde eu quero saber o tempo de secar como vcis fazem.

[@FernMitchHandmade]

I’m sorry ☹️ I wish I understood your language.

[@flower9218]

Why is every other word you say like a question

[@FernMitchHandmade]

This is one of the earliest videos from my channel. It could be because when I used to record, I would record a sentence and would edit it out. 😊

[@zuzannazuz3541]

Trusty cookie cutters sorry no hate but- cringeeeeeee

[@FernMitchHandmade]

No worries 😊 they do help me out a lot in making these earrings! I’m not sure what you are cringing at but I’m trying to show my viewers that you don’t need to break the bank to get crafty. Anyways thank you for visiting my channel. I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@zuzannazuz3541]

Fern&Mitch Handmade yeah I see hope you have a wonderful day too! ☺️

[@NailsbyAmbie]

I think that’s wonderful you use the cookie cutters. Thanks for the great tip.