How To Apply Earring Backings to Polymer Clay Earrings Like A PRO!

Learn how to apply earring backings/posts to polymer clay earrings and jewelry like a pro! You will learn to about the three most common types of adhesives for applying earring posts as well as five different techniques to apply and secure your backings for a strong, long-lasting hold! The adhesives we will be going over are glue, resin, and polymer clay. We will go into depth on the types of glues used by crafters and makers: super glue, epoxy glue (E6000), and Gel Super Glue. You will also learn how to use epoxy resin and uv resin, and lastly, you will learn how to apply earring backs with polymer clay for durable, discreet post adhesion!
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[@theslowhaus]

0:19 Intro 1:16 Life Stuff 2:46 Adhesive Overview 3:49 Adhesive Type 1: Glue 5:49 Gluing Tutorial 6:36 Adhesive Type 2: Resin 7:40 Epoxy Resin Overview 8:30 UV Resin Overview 9:43 Epoxy Resin Tutorial 11:52 UV Resin Tutorial 13:22 Adhesive Type 3: Polymer Clay 14:46 Polymer Clay Tutorial Technique 1 15:30 Polymer Clay Tutorial Technique 2 16:24 Outro/Final Tips

[@marielagarcia-maria1109]

This video was extremely helpful as a beginner! Thank you Lisa!

[@lexilomax4986]

Such thorough videos!!! :) thx so much!

[@kelseyerickson2502]

Thank you for these videos and links

[@rameetkaur1252]

Hi Lisa…your videos have been super helpful since I have started with my jewellery making business. I’m using loctite gel based super glue as well as suggested in this video and I’m also giving it 24 hours of cure (not touching them) to be on safer side but lately I have seen some of the components still coming off. I’m not yet into resin, wondering what could be the reason.

[@sarahbizal248]

Thank you so much for this video!! So so helpful. I'm so glad you're back!

[@lfm4463]

Love this!! So glad you are back making videos!! 💛

[@janaec3332]

Happy to see you back! And right on time! I've been trying to get the hang of earring backings and was just about to give up on it. Thanks for this! So helpful 😊

[@aleong210]

oh my gosh this was perfect!!! exactly what i needed, thank you

[@marilynl.855]

And the sound is incredible which is what I noticed RIGHT AWAY! 👏👏👏

[@Butterball2829]

YOURE BACK!!!!!!! WE MISSED YOU! this is just the video I needed too

[@ellensinger807]

Very useful video! I got answers to questions I didn’t know I had! Thank you👍🏾🍒

[@ashleyvalentin1763]

I am soooo happy to see you’re back! I’ve been watching all your videos!

[@theslowhaus]

Ashley Valentin thank you!!

[@tiffanyproa863]

Thank you so so much for taking the time to help out the clay community! Especially those of us who are just starting out. 🖤

[@akaribloo3864]

SUPER HELPFUL!! Thank you so much 💗✨

[@docscreations6672]

Thank you for this video! I have been struggling to find a good way to adhere my posts to the earrings that I’ve been making. I’m glad I found your channel I can’t wait to learn helpful tips and tricks from your videos.

[@DishaGangar]

You're so kind to share all these things and helping us learn get better 🥺 a BIG THANK YOU! I hope you grow and succeed 10 times as much as you're helping us grow ❤️

[@debsuarez902]

Wow! What an exceptional tutorial video ! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise. Very clear instructions and also video angles were awesome !!

[@marilynl.855]

Good for you going to the effort of using Final Cut Pro! That is huge!!! And thank you so much for a great tutorial! 👏👏👏

[@itsminikay]

You have taught me so much! I am just so grateful for this channel thank you!!!!

[@soniaguerra2312]

Thank you so much love !!! Loving your vibe!

[@EmmaCraine]

So helpful! Just ventured into polymer clay jewelry and made some hoops and s-curve type earrings with beads, but definitely want to try studs. Thank you!

[@gabrielasaavedra7376]

i found you yesterday and you helped me so much, BIG THANK YOU! love your videos

[@MayMay-jo4do]

I love all your videos! I enjoy using UV resin too.

[@DeehcentlyCraftyLLC]

😊😊Yes, I found this useful and informative! I'm excited to try them out as a beginner! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thanks!

[@desireerodriguez5712]

Omg you are back!! Girly, you have inspired me to start making clay earrings, so thank you!! One request, please make a video on how to mix clay for custom colors. Ya girl is struggling!! Any who, can’t wait for more videos!! ✨💓

[@lalalemouna126]

i just started trying my hand out at using polymer clay and your KZbin channel is my go to for every single question I’ve had so far! So helpful and you’re so adorable too!

[@aracelim1532]

Great video, super informative and detailed. Thank you.

[@CraftTimeStudio]

Very useful tips! Thank you 😊

[@kieannamoore1814]

super helpful grateful for your videos!

[@adannaryce305]

I am so excited that you are back! I found you during your break. I binged your other videos in one day. This is the one I have been waiting on!

[@theslowhaus]

Adanna Ryce yay! Glad this was helpful. Thanks for being so patient!

[@susanabenitez8782]

thank you for this video I've been using E6000 and not a big fan so i needed this

[@1717ella]

This was super helpful. Thanks so much!

[@ashwiniurkudemaitreehandma1960]

Good techniques and thanks for the demo...👍

[@avi8782]

I’m so happy you’re back!! I hope you’re doing well!! 😊

[@shakeelavaram]

Very happy to see you back..... Waiting for your video in last few months....... 😀👍

[@ObagerO]

I sooooo needed this - thank you!

[@Overly_nourished_entity]

I’m from the portland area too! It’s been really crazy 🥺 glad you’re doing well

[@vectra2k1]

Thank you so much for sharing. This was very helpful. 🤗

[@esshernandez7530]

Love baking the backs inside the clay!

[@theslowhaus]

Always a seamless way to go! :)

[@shanisolomon1443]

I use the gorilla super gel glue! It's so strong! Also it helps if you use a backing with a larger surface area for a strong seal. I use 8mm and 6mm backs depending on the size of the stud :) thanks for the video

[@gingersnapsbc]

I just bought this and was worried I chose the wrong one! Thanks !!

[@cheymatthews]

WE MISSED YOU!! Glad you’re safe and put your health and friends first. Excited about this video!

[@theslowhaus]

Awww THANK YOU for the sweet words and for being so patient! I'm glad to be back at it! :)

[@emilyb8712]

Welcome back! Love the new intro 🤍

[@theslowhaus]

Emily B thank you! 🤍🤍🤍

[@maricarcastillo2722]

Thank u very much for this very useful tips. ❤

[@ivonneramirez5158]

Thank you! This is very useful and clear!❤

[@merlinquintero8894]

Thank you so much, for your videos they are so helpful.

[@madelynnielsen9669]

I just simply love what an effervescent source of positivity and encouragement and knowledge you choose to be

[@regineperez9146]

It's helpful. Thank you

[@sandyduell2396]

Thank you. I'm learning so much. It's like a secret on little steps. Through trial and error I finally get it but I make a lot of mistakes. Mistakes add up.

[@lolarosauk7116]

This is a great idea. I also use UV resin. One thing to remember with this type of resin is also the type of UV lamp.

[@mayagravantenova2526]

It's been soooo looong. The long wait is over ❤️

[@sincerelysharon13]

You have helped me tons!!!!! Thank you 😊 so very much

[@janellesolis51]

So glad you’re back! ❤️ jesclay_ here and I love youre work so much!

[@kandidlykaypea4634]

Thank you so much for this.

[@chunkyclaydeaigns]

Super useful video! 😃

[@awake-77]

So helpful, thank you!

[@Haydenmonroewood]

Thank you! Would you do a video on assembly? Would love to see your process. Thank you again!

[@dodgergirl1350]

Thank you for sharing ! I love your videos they are extremely helpful. What backings do you use for your earrings ?

[@jewelskeaton]

Great video! I use the loctite ultragel and I rough up the clay piece instead of the post. So far so good!

[@theslowhaus]

Twinsies!

[@mariadindyal7674]

Thank you for your tips❤

[@theslowhaus]

Of course! Happy to help people who want to grow.

[@ginapadilla9803]

Tell us please where do you buy your gold plated hooks!✨ You should open an etsy shop for all of the supplies needed to make jewelry. Really love your designs.

[@milenaquintero6555]

Thank you u love this video, you are the best

[@stephaniehill81]

Awesome video thanks x

[@deairrajohnson3862]

Great video thank you

[@priscilladeppe7305]

I’ve missed your videos!!!!!!

[@brightstars5421]

Welcome back and enjoyed the tips. So far I've only used the liquid polymer clay with a thin layer of regular clay, but my blending technique is not that great at the moment.

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you!

[@katie_a1075]

This is so helpful, thank you! I’m so glad I saw it before I began selling, my biggest fear is having a post snap off lol. Can I ask, what camera do you use to film?

[@kaohlylee2181]

I absolutely love this! You are so helpful!! Do you mind sharing the link to where you purchase your small earring studs?

[@sunnidenson2433]

Thank you! The information you share with the PC community is super valuable. Can you recommend the best companies to purchase earring posts/backings from?

[@caritoblonde]

I haven't even watch your video yet but I know I'm going to love it.

[@theslowhaus]

Awww Thank you so much!!! That's love

[@ilariadanna7308]

Thank you so much! Your videos have helped me tremendously! Could you post a video on the best polymer clay pasta machine to get that isn’t super overpriced? Please??

[@rabxb5847]

Thank you for the video 💖💖 could you make a video on how to attach backings to uneven clay surfaces such as knots or rainbows?

[@lifeisgood7740]

Thank you. Are you going to UV coat the entire earring or just leave the back? Great informational video.

[@tianaporreca6204]

#clayqueen! Have completely inspired me. Obsessed!

[@theslowhaus]

Tiana Porreca haha love it!! Thank youuu!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@cariseharper6295]

Omg! I've been researching this ALL DAY today! Thank GOD you just posted this video. You've answered all of my questions. Love your channel girl!! Thank you! Side note: Have you used that new epoxy gorilla glue? I heard it's AMAZING for attaching posts to clay. It's like a mixture of option 1 and 2.

[@theslowhaus]

Carise Harper Yay! Glad I could be helpful!!! I haven’t tried that glue, but I will certainly try it out. Sounds amazing!

[@leslieibarra8605]

hi beautiful, happy that your back! your videos have taught me so much, ive missed you. i was wondering if you’ve made a video about this or answered it anywhere else but how do you properly put on a french hook? i’m having trouble with the earring looking almost as if it was backwards. also, i know you said in a previous videos you like to get your findings from other small businesses on etsy, would you mind sharing which ones your recommend? ✨

[@graceflowers7802]

did you find any small businesses on etsy?

[@YAYAyt]

This video was so helpful. I personally like using glue to attach the earring post then I cover it with some polymer clay and bake it to give it a clean look.

[@theslowhaus]

Love that technique! Once you learn the different techniques you can really make it your own and mix styles which is so cool.

[@YAYAyt]

@@theslowhaus Definitely! That is one of the many things I love about polymer clay :)

[@ashwiniurkudemaitreehandma1960]

Baked clay if you attached raw clay then can you tell me how much time we need to bake...

[@estarietem]

Hi, I’m thinking of sticking tiny crystals on my pieces, what glue should I use for that? Thanks for your videos ❤️

[@tamaris7cortes]

❤️Hello again!!... Thanks for posting this. I was actually wondering about this subject the other day. So this video help Soo much. Also, can I give you an advice?. *For future videos let people know with a disclaimer about the dangers of using Resin. A lot of people are beginners and don't know about it until they get a bad reaction from fumes like me. Those fumes are lethal, please use proper ppe, mask, gloves and I beg you don't use it in your house. Resin was a passion of mine until it nearly killed me. 🙏🏾💞Many blessings sent your way.

[@alexadolgov9404]

Thank you, thank you! This video is so great! I am just starting out and i am so thankful to find this channel ☺️

[@craigathonian]

Thanks for such a thoroughly informative video. This will greatly help on my next project. On a side note....what kind of plant is behind you ? It's incredible ❣

[@rebeccaeagle8718]

I have used Sculpey bake and bond to adhere them and I'm having some pieces where they are coming apart after I have baked them. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for your advice.

[@rowmosapien]

I would love a tutorial on how to attach a ball stud post 😁

[@mrhspn9605]

Ok this is amazing 👏🏼 Thank you so much for being willing to share all of your knowledge about this! You’ve helped me so much with learning more about creating polymer clay earrings! One thing I’m struggling with is finding earring posts that are hypoallergenic. Specifically ball earring posts and French hooks that are the right shape! If you have an recommendations that would be so helpful!!!!!

[@Love72Yourself]

Another thing to consider that you might not know about epoxy resin, is that some brands recommend you don't mix less than 2 oz because it will not cure properly so another reason why it's not the best for jewelry making. The only reason I know this is because I do resin art and make clay jewelry

[@anniesfoodspace]

Can you recommend which earring backings/rods are best? There are so many to choose from! I worry about skin sensitivity and over all quality.

[@gilliang6082]

Thanks for your advice!! Can you tell us what size jump rings or range of sizes make the most sense? 5cm is too small but 10 seems way too big!

[@desireerodriguez5712]

I think a past video, 6mm and 8mm was mentioned. But it’s up to you and your style the most. 😊

[@MariSaysRawr]

Do you have a video that talks about care tips for clay jewelry? Such as keep dry etc.

[@ashleycastellanos9402]

Hello! Thanks so much for this helpful tutorial. Can I ask where you get your posts from?

[@graceflowers7802]

did you manage to find any posts similar to these?

[@PastoraJenCamacho]

If I’m using Sculpey oven bake clay glue to paste the stud, should I paste it before sanding and shaping or after?

[@kooky_nz]

I’ve just got uv resin to try for the first time. Before I was using glue letting it dry for 24hours then I’d add a layer of liquid clay. Hopefully uv resin will speed up the process, thanks

[@mkbeauty1012]

Can you please share where you get your earring backs ? Having a hard time finding some

[@katiec6188]

For the polyclay methods, I see you bake them to cure them. So are you putting the posts on before you bake the whole earring component or are you baking the component, then adhering the post and baking again? Thanks in advance! New subscriber because of this video- SO helpful!

[@cloudypalms3803]

This is what I was thinking because I have a habit of burning my earrings so I am bit reluctant to bake then bake again

[@deidramclaughlin5172]

I've heard some UV resins can yellow over time?! Does yours you link here do that at all?! Thanks!

[@divinelyblessedkb]

Do you mind sharing where you purchase your jewelry findings from? Thanks in advance 😊

[@Angielivable]

Hello, tips to make the clay harder because mine gets rubbery everytime. Or is that normal? Thank you! 😊

[@chanelgarreffa2641]

For the liquid clay technique do u have to make sure your peice is baked already or not ?

[@biriboula]

In the last technique do you use liquid polymer clay or bake and bond?

[@ilovee11]

just wondering how does scratching the back of the earring posts help to adhere better? i’ve seen a few posts mention that but thought it was referring to scratching the back of the polymer clay!

[@monicasegovia5753]

hello when you apply liquid polimer clay , are the earings raw or baked? thanks

[@jannethcameron3009]

Hi my name is Janneth, I am subscribed to your channel, love your videos very informative, I have a small business making polymer clay earrings, I have a question I am using scullery premo Clay for my earrings, I do condition the clay before using it, then I passed through the pasta machine, most of the time comes with bubbles, and some distortions, I normally used the better side for the front, I am a bit frustrated because my earrings don’t look as professional as I would like. I would appreciate any advice Thanks Janneth from Australia

[@sydneygenesvec959]

15:28 Can put the earring post in polymer clay before you initially bake it? So you don’t have to add the extra clay, resin or glue.

[@mariahh7906]

Do you use. sealer on your earrings? Thanks

[@summerlamar981]

do you use the bake n bond after you’ve already baked your clay? or do you apply it before you bake your clay?

[@brooklyncoulter3420]

The liquid sculpey you put on there before you back and bake.