Make Your Own Polymer Clay Jewelry with IOD Moulds

You're just gonna LOVE how easy it is to make a polymer clay bracelet, earrings and charms with IOD moulds!
In this tutorial from Technique Tuesdays on Facebook, the IOD Sisters show you how to make faux carved stone jewelry that just radiates with vintage details. Watch to see how to make a boho bracelet, butterfly earrings, and a floral carved pendant. This is the perfect project for beginner jewelry making!
For a complete project supply list and step-by-step instructions, check out our blog post: ironorchiddesi...
Iron Orchid Designs products can only be purchased from approved IOD stockists. To find the one nearest you, use our "Find a Retailer" locator: ironorchiddesi...
Iron Orchid Designs products used in this DIY bracelets project:
IOD Trimmings Moulds 1 & 2
IOD Monarch Mould
IOD Lock & Key Mould

[@Grambo1946]

To make your polymer clay flexible, bake Premo clay for 1 hour at 275°. Bake in the oven on a ceramic tile for even heat. Always cover your project with a disposable aluminum container to prevent burning. You can paint your project, if you do, bake for another half hour. Once you seal your project do not bake. You can however use uv resin on your project and heat under a uv light or put outside in the sunlight to seal uv resin. Also if you want to put gems in your project, push them into your clay. If they are glass gems you can bake them, if they are plastic take them out of the pocket you pushed them into before baking. Once it is baked (1/2 hour after original 1 hour baking) pop the gem out and use E6000 to secure.

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you ☺️

[@plips71755]

Those pendants would be pretty with velvet ribbon and a little crystal and/or beads from the end.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Great idea! That would be beautiful.

[@bethwishitwereviolet5938]

Hi Josie and Sally! I wish you knew how much I enjoy your videos. I’m mesmerized with the techniques and how detailed your explanations are. Thank you so very much for teaching us so many wonderful ways to use your products. 🥰

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Beth Davis your comment filled my heart with joy and made my night! I’ll share it worth Jos too 🥰😘 thank you for taking the time to share

[@karifaller9284]

A fine mist of water works as a good resist for polymer clay and there is no clean-up like cornstarch. Cool bracelets. Love your molds.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thanks for the tip! We'll have to try that next time (we're totally polymer clay newbies). 😆

[@heathersteeves9297]

Fimo leather would be awesome for this !!!

[@lauraminton7935]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Laura! So so glad that you enjoyed🤗♥️♥️

[@raenedell4360]

Greetings! This is great. Tried these and polymer clay for first time yesterday. The recipe called out makes 5 bracelets. Not enough Wasabi called out. So, they are just making pea size balls of clay for one bracelet in the video. Very interesting process. The bracelets came out beautiful.

[@joyceengland8781]

Get enough complaints? I get the idea and it’s great. You just do whatever works for you!

[@shellybeals2806]

Love what you are making with these moulds 💗😊👏🏻 You two have some great creative ideas going on. If you take a clay blade once you get the clay in the mould it will make a nice flat even back to your bracelets. These would look great if you painted them with acrylic paint and then wiped it down before it dries to antique them.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Shelly! Great ideas! 🙏😊

[@anitabrock6858]

You should try silver clay in the molds. Silver clay is a clay that contains micro size silver and when you put it in a kiln or use a torch to heat it the clay burns off and silver in it fuses together and becomes solid to form the design of your molded clay.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Oohhh! That would be amazing.

[@michaelpinreno]

I just received your 2 moulds and I can hardly wait for my days off so that I can get started on the bangle bracelets. Thank you so much for sending them so quickly.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Yay! Have so much fun creating! 🥰

[@LalaMama272]

Love this!! Now you’re both going to make me want to start make jewelry too 😂🤣👩‍🎨

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

You should! And don't forget to show us what you make. :)

[@sallycooper7677]

Great idea, just a couple of things as someone who works with polymer clay.... If baked properly, it should not break. Second, PC doesn't release toxins. It's safe, just stinks. Sculpey is quite clear about this. You can use your home oven it's fine. See Blue Bottle Tree, Ginger Davis Allman for more info :) Can't have misinformation about PC out there :)

[@marthasilva5392]

I love your jewelry with thoughts molds you us they are a little pricey for me but is a beautiful idea I enjoy looking at your ideas good work may god bless you and your family's always 😁👏♥️🙏🙏

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

🙏Thank you

[@Thedistressedpainter]

Great ideas!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

🥰🤗🤗

[@brendasmyth3196]

When u HV Ur clay in the mould u then run Ur blade along the excess to remove it leaving a flat even surface for Ur piece,just a tip to help u out n Ur bangle is beautiful I luv it👍💖

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thanks Brenda! ❤️

[@sharonkeef0522]

Indeed my thoughts

[@Thedistressedpainter]

I def love the idea of rose and leather strap w snaps

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Oooo yessss😍😍🔥

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you for sharing 🤟🏻❤️💋 I live in Florida and only have ordered kits so I get a plain package don’t know what I’m getting and it’s always sticky so after I practice with what I have I will be getting Primo ! Promise and your molds ! Your molds are beautiful !!! Thank you ☺️

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Premo wasn't sticky for us, so hope it works for you! Be sure to share your results with us as we're polymer clay newbies. :)

[@MsCashKelly]

Please wear more of your beautiful creations in your videos. 😁

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Sure 😊

[@MsCashKelly]

@@IronOrchidDesigns I've noticed you have been!

[@jojobtrcook1808]

Thanks so much for polymer clay with your molds!! Many yrs ago, maybe 20 or so, I worked with this clay, but never with a mod! I think I got rid of my pasta machine though. ☹️. I love that medium. Now I have the molds, but not the pasta maker and clay. Before, just the opposite! Cool ideas though! ❤️❤️

[@Tamara01234]

Hi, FYI Polymer clay does not give of any harmful fumes when baked. Also please have a look at a tutorial of using a pasta machine so you don’t keep trapping air, you’ll thank me later. ;D

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Tamara!! Thank you so much for the tips!! 😊

[@NJBrand]

@@IronOrchidDesigns Ginger Davis of Blue Bottle Tree actually talks about this on her site - a LOT of research on - NO harmful fumes when baked even in your household oven with proper tenting (aluminum foil or even cheap aluminum foil baking pans). check her out.

[@sharonkeef0522]

I’d love to try one of ur molds

[@pennywollett3953]

You can warm up the clay in a heating pad. Its best to roll it into logs then put into the pasta machine.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Good tip, Penny! ❤️

[@tyrandyb4103]

Gorgeous

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thank you!! It's so easy too!!!

[@cindyfinn4845]

Oh I love those excited to get released from hospital to see if the Christmas moulds came.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Cindy Finn why are you in the hospital:( I’m sorry! I hope your moulds did come!

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@IronOrchidDesigns Oh I fell and fractured 2 bones in my knee but Im transferring from bed to wheelchair so excited to go home till I find out if I need surgery, because therapist can come to me, thankfully I have a sense of humor thank you for asking.xoxo

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

@@cindyfinn4845 We will pray for your speedy recovery! 🙏

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@IronOrchidDesigns Bless your hearts and I need that prayer

[@patriciajaramillo3264]

Fantastic ideas!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

So glad you enjoyed these!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Beautiful! I had wondered if this could be done with those molds!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Yes! It works awesome with polymer clay! :)

[@angelaraeinwi8665]

Love everything you two do! Thank you so much!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thanks so much, Angela! ❤️

[@sharonkeef0522]

Wish I could afford ur molds

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

@@sharonkeef0522 Hi Sharon! We would love for you to get to experience IOD, and figure out if there's an affordable option. Feel free to email us at [e-mail] so we can connect ❤️

[@shannonbooth6208]

@@IronOrchidDesigns wouldn’t it be great if people who are local to each other could collaborate somehow and share the molds and/or stamps etc when we’re unable, for whatever the reason might be, to purchase them or even share the expense? me brainstorming 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️ I just got my first order of molds and stamps in the mail and I’d love to have a crafting day/night and share with others in my area! Shhh... I dipped into my “bill” money to purchase them because I decided it was time to do something FUN for myself, but it might be a long while before I can afford anything more and omg do I want more! I love that you have these products available to us and it’s awoken the artistic part of me that Ive missed so much and haven’t seen since I graduated art school back in ‘97!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Happy 4th! 🌷♥️🤍💙🇺🇸

[@BeadLanes]

Excellent creation. Pl let me know it is "blue barrow tree" or what ?

[@SusanSmith-ir4qk]

Great video. Thank you!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thank you sweetie!

[@lesliejohnson7247]

I have missed you guys! You need to post regularly! Pretty please? At least once a week.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thank you Leslie!! We try to get on as much as we can!! 😘

[@brechtjewiersma2819]

@zso beautiful and so inspiring. Can’t wait to start.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Happy creating!!

[@nancylourose]

Lovely! Safety tip, wear a mask while sanding or use water safe sandpaper

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Very good advice ❤️

[@rhondaflesher8313]

How about trying a cameo effect by pushing tiny amounts of white into the detail areas of the designs before adding the main color into the molds?

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Yes! That is a great idea! The possibilities are endless.

[@sistahcool3533]

If you're making those butterflies into earrings, shouldn't you stab the holes in opposite wings, so they hang facing one another, not hanging the same direction of each other?

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

🤣 why didn't we think of that. Haha! Thank you

[@cindywells626]

Love love love this video! Unfortunately I have had no luck finding a retailer to order the molds. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Cindy! Where are you located? Type your address or zipcode into our Retailer Locator, or choose from any of our Online retailers in your state ❤️ ironorchiddesigns.com/find-a-retailer/ ironorchiddesigns.com/online-stores/ .

[@cindywells626]

@@IronOrchidDesigns found one and am currently ordering. Thank you for your quick response.

[@catherineblack6330]

What is the link to the crochet patterns for the necklaces?

[@carolouimet2851]

i just love this i would love to try it how do i go about to get them 2 molds to do this can i order them

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Carol! You can order online or find a shop near you! I'll link our retailer locator, just type in your zip code. Let us know if you need any help 🤗 ironorchiddesigns.com/retailers/

[@AIRview2]

How can I get your molds in South Africa? Any online shop delivering in this Country?

[@cynthiapercell2347]

What is that machine called

[@sueeparra7454]

Love love love!!!1

[@kaliissouledout4jesus928]

Can I roll w a rolling pin? I don’t have all those lovely contraptions lol.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

I don't see why that wouldn't work - and you'll get a great arm workout in the process! Let us know how it goes.

[@bingcherry6271]

If one use air dry clay, will the effect be the same…?

[@kayeyeager8006]

Nope. I got so excited to make these the moment I had the air dry clay AND molds. Wah wah wah, it broke. So happy I found this video again.

[@judithphillips3436]

As a polymer clay enthusiast I’m very surprised that you have not strained the rollers and mechanism of your pasta machine!, to the extent that they won’t provide enough even pressure later on the clay. I have arthritis in my fingers and hands, I find conditioning the clay by hand keeps them supple and mostly pain free. As an after thought wish I could buy a pasta machine for $20, here in Australia they are usually over $100 or more!

[@gigistacey724]

How strong is the bracket? Love it!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Polymer Clay while somewhat flexible and quite strong. 😊

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

Will it mount or how do you mount to metal band?

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi there! If you want it on any other type of band you can definitely glue it down! We recommend TiteBond quick and thick 🤗

[@user-of4gv6uz1t]

Where do I get the mounds?

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi there! You can find our moulds from a stockist near you. You can find one here❤️ ironorchiddesigns.com/pages/retailers

[@debbiegaines1362]

Love this idea, about how much are molds?

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Debbie, prices may differ from each stockist but they sell in the $20 range. 😊

[@dianawilson1970]

Hi! Where can I buy this molds? I live in Mexico, and here it is difficult to find this kind of products. Please will you please to give me a link where I can buy on line. I was looking for both molds (trimming moulds 1 and 2) in Amazon and eBay and I didn't find them. Thanks! I enjoyed a lot your KZbin video!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi there, we do not sell our products through Amazon or EBay. We do have a few stockists in Mexico that should be able to help. You can find them on our locator. ironorchiddesigns.com/find-a-retailer/

[@anitabautista9124]

Si es ha si cuánto tiempo y a cuántos grados centígrados saludos

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hola, algunas marcas de arcilla polimérica serán diferentes, la que usamos debe hornearse a 275 ° F, durante 30 minutos por cada cuarto de pulgada de espesor.

[@dianawilson1970]

Como están gruesos, sería mejor hornear hasta 1 hora, si se hacen con arcilla polimerica Premo o Fimo.

[@lilybecerra2035]

How beautiful 😍!! I'm so excited, just today I got my first moulds 😃!!! May I ask a question please, I remember you mentioning that we have to do something to moulds before first use? Sandpaper 🤔? Ty so much in advance 💞

[@camilledammasch3648]

No sandpaper on moulds, with the stamps you condition them with very fine sandpaper. But the moulds you just use. Add a dusting of corn starch if anything

[@nsmith6345]

Good way to break a pasta machine is by shoving a block of clay through like you start out doing when you are conditioning the clay.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

🤣 luckily we just use this one for crafting.

[@joyceharlow6583]

What are you coating them with? I used Krylon clear spray and they are sticky. I also had one bracelet break on me, it was the faux turquoise and broke long the paint lines, wondering if lining the back with fabric or suede with keep that from happening.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Joyce We used Krylon Matte spray. We didn't have the sticky issue 🤔. You can use another thin layer of polymer clay as well to git it a little more stability. We are still learning how to use polymer as well. 😀

[@joyceharlow6583]

@@IronOrchidDesigns that is what I used as well, wonder why mine came out sticky? I recoated with Folk Art satin water base sealer and they are some better

[@amytuell]

The krylon will get stickier as time passes. I tried it and it will ruin your piece. Please research in Polymer clay groups and videos what will work best. I think varethane is one that will work and I find I have to set my pieces on top of my hot oven to get it to cure correctly.

[@damepasty9203]

Hi, are you moulds oven safe? I mostly work with polymer clay so baking them in the mold would be quite helpful.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi there! Yes! They are oven safe up to 425 degrees. 😊👍

[@damepasty9203]

@@IronOrchidDesigns Awesome! I just ordered three of them. Can't wait to try them out.

[@Mariazinhasousa11]

Parabens !

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi there! Please let me know if we can answer any questions for you. 👍

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

Can you show us the drimal you have?

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi there! This is just a dremel brand that we picked up at the craft store. I think this is the stylo but they are all pretty similar.

[@the.imprint]

Dye silicone to do this.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Oooh! That's an idea. Have you done dyed silicone in moulds to make jewelry?

[@Lyn4817]

You will damage your rollers on the pasta machine putting the clay through so thick at the start and strip your gears. Removing the fenders will help to cleaning your machine. Knead your clay to warm it up and rolo it to reduce the thickness closest to the thickest setting on your pasta machine. You can use cornflour on your moulds to stop your clay sticking if removing while raw. Wet your baked clay when sanding and polishing, if not wear a mask when sanding dry. I would suggest you look at some basic polymer clay videos to learn the basics.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thanks for all the tips and recommendations. When we made this video, we were at the very beginning of learning and experimenting with polymer clay - our excitement got the best of us!

[@Lyn4817]

@@IronOrchidDesigns Finally got hold of your Trimming 1 mould here in Australia. Got to be lucky sometimes. Can't wait for it to arrive to make up some bangles. Couldn't get #2 but I will keep checking. I purchased your Curio Trinkets and Royal Filaments moulds as well. Have you looked at using these to also make up bracelets by joining with jump rings, etc? I can't wait to get started. Your moulds open up a completely new source for me to experiment with. You are both extremely talented, well done.

[@lynnepeyton554]

I loved the bracelets so much I went to my local IOD supplier in Ocala, Florida Two Sister's Antiques. She said she ordered the trimmings silicone molds in February and hasn't recieved them yet. Is there a way to order items that I love thru my local supplier and have a definitive delivery date...it would mean a lot to me. I sure would love to get started on some of your beautiful tutorials. Sincerely Loyal customer

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Lynne, can you please email [e-mail] and let them know the situation so they can help you resolve it? I'm sure we can help you get you a Trimmings mould ASAP. Thanks for working with us and we can't wait to see what you make. ❤️❤️❤️

[@joytoyouandme4593]

Now I totally need to look for a small oven to make jewelers in. Right after I finish healing from Covid, which has me bed ridden most of the time. Ugh....

[@Grambo1946]

Prayers that you are feeling better.

[@teresapozzati628]

Ciao io non parlo in inglese però mi piace molto tutto quello che fate e mi piacerebbe farlo anche io però non so dove trovare gli stampi pre i decori grazie in attesa di un vostro riscontro a presto se mi farete sapere dove posso trovarli 🤚🤚😘

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Ciao lì, Abbiamo stockists in tutto il mondo. Puoi trovarne uno qui:ironorchiddesigns.com/find-a-retailer/ Grazie

[@teresapozzati628]

@@IronOrchidDesigns ho ricevuto il tuo messaggio ti ringrazio per la tua disponibilità e gentilezza proverò sul sito se ci riesco grazie per avere risposto al mio messaggio 🤗😘

[@RosasUtopia]

are these moulds still available?

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

They are! Find a stockist near you using our retailer locator😊 ironorchiddesigns.com/retailers/

[@RosasUtopia]

@@IronOrchidDesigns I did! OMG They are amazing. I purchased three and want more❤️

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

@@RosasUtopia Yaaay! That makes our hearts SO happy to hear🥰

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

When sanding polymer clay you should use water or wear a mask to not breath in the dust. It's harmful to your lungs.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Jo! Thank you, we will check into that.

[@sharonmays7083]

@@IronOrchidDesigns That's definitely a safety rule for polymer. It's a pain but just a part of the process. Soooooo stay healthy and keep polying (is that a word?)!

[@Grambo1946]

@@sharonmays7083 yes always use a mask when you sand or use Mica powders on polymer clay.

[@calestorose4983]

ya can ruin your pasta machine by putting clay that thick in there, ya need to warm it up first, then put it threw much thinner..if not,you can strip the gears, and destroy the rollers..just sayin, but great Idea, I love it, I will have to try this

[@susiechilberg1933]

Looks like a pasta maker!!

[@anncollard1742]

Yes it is!!!!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

👍🤣

[@anitabautista9124]

Hola se tienen que hornear??

[@dianawilson1970]

La arcilla polimérica se tiene que hornear.

[@lambsbaaa]

Blondie and pat benatar.

[@farrenrohana]

You will ruin your blades in your pasta machine shoving clay that thick through it even if it is soft. You need to roll it down to a couple mm with a roller first!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thank you for the tip🙌🤗

[@farrenrohana]

You are most welcome ❤

[@yanaray5334]

That dremeling you are doing is making toxic dust which you should not breath. Please take proper precautions.

[@Krisztamacs]

NEver-eber put thick clay into your machine, please... jesus, you can ruin your machine in a day, and its not inexpensive, its expensive especially the Atlas 180 (150-180 pounds!!!) the bracelet is awesome, but for beginners the basic infos are also important!!!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Thanks sharing that information. We're still learning all the ins and outs of working with polymer clay.

[@plips71755]

What do you do if you need like a 8 or 8.5 - Can’t tell how long that mould is. Isn’t there special release for polymer clay? I wish KZbin folks would sell something pertaining to their craft or crafts themselves, do drawings whatever to make money besides have these unrelated ads. Aggravating.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

No special release for polymer clay and you can make these as long as you need by rolling a longer "snake" of clay and then moving the casting over as you make it (hard to describe). If you join the Creative Tribe on Facebook, there's a video in there on how to do this: facebook.com/groups/IODcreativetribe The mould cavity for the trimmings is right about 8 inches long.

[@zoeemiko8149]

Ok, firstly.. never ever store your polymer clay in a plastic baggie. Polymer clay isn't an air dry clay so no need to seal it inside a baggie but more importantly a plastic baggie will ruin your clay. There is a chemical reaction. Always store between the pages of an acrylic sheet protector. I've been making polymer clay jewelry for years and the absolute best tutorial channel I've found on youtube that will take you through beginner to expert is @Turtlesoupbeads. Susan takes you through how to make the tools you'll need at home using stuff you have laying around to how to bake your clay.. through the differences in various polymer clay brands.. all the way into making complex canes & so many other methods for using polymer clay. You absolutely don't need a pasta roller machine to do polymer clay! An acrylic cylinder works perfectly well. I was using polymer clay near daily before I finally invested in a pasta machine. Also, do not use your pasta roller for making pasta after you've used it for polymer clay. Pledge hardwood floor wax is a fantastic sealer for polymer clay. It leaves a fairly matt finish. But yes, you absolutely need to seal your finished polymer clay project or it will get really dirty very quickly. Your body oils will stain it also.

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

Hi Zoe! Thank you for all this information. We are definitely not Polymer Clay experts. We appreciate all the tips we can get. 😊🙏

[@brendasmyth3196]

U need to roll Ur clay out first before putting in pasta machine,putting thick blocks in like u did will destroll Ur rollers,if u get time watch as many clay artists as u can u will learn so much u wldnt believe,it will help u in the long run so u wnt make mistakes in Ur work,hope it helps,u will become better I promise u👍💖

[@zoeemiko8149]

@@IronOrchidDesigns You're so welcome. I love what you made with the clay. Genius! I have both your trim molds I've used for furniture & other crafts & never thought to use them this way. I made these & gave them as a Christmas gift. She was thrilled!