Statement Earrings - Pink + Red Slab with Spots, and making STRIPES from scratch!

Make with Me! Stripes from scratch!
Statement Earrings using this fun pink and red slab with white polka dots which I already had lying around in my studio! But the fun part is that we will make a black and white striped slab from start to finish, I talk through the whole process and let you in on a few of my best hacks!
Although we go through the whole making process from start to carding just keep in mind this would have been a 4 hour video if I went into every single detail - so I am saving certain parts for future videos, such as - slab making with layering and texturing, colour ways, finishing - sanding, prepping and gluing and more.
I hope that what I do share inspires you to make some fun statement earrings, Im so excited to share more tutorials. But if you can’t wait remember that I teach workshops in Australia where I teach everything I know about Contemporary Polymer Clay making!

[@chantelleb7508]

Awesome tutorial thanks Sheree 🧡

[@glynscott7634]

Great video really enjoyed it

[@pollycollective]

That's so lovely to hear!

[@bananaaaaaaaah]

Great video! I thoroughly enjoyed every moment:) Thank you!!

[@ewalifsches]

A video on cutters would be awesome. I’m finding it very difficult to find the right ones and where to look online. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@marysaint2539]

Where are the cutters from?

[@DieByTheCreed]

Etsy!

[@manadziveasv2418]

More videos please

[@pollycollective]

On it :)

[@2god4god]

Hi darling! Love your videos ❤️ I looked for your video on cutters but didn’t see anything. I’m infested in learning more about where you get your cutters from. Some are just awful! TIA

[@belindamason8286]

I love this. I’ve never worked with polymer clay before and it looks like so much fun. How heavy are those earrings?

[@pollycollective]

Not very heavy clay is light

[@laarniaprilbusuego2067]

Hoping for more vid

[@r.g.36]

Are polymer clay earring heavy? Do they feel like clay or like plastic in terms of weight?

[@pollycollective]

They can be if they are too big or too thick but in general no!

[@r.g.36]

@@pollycollective thank you 😊

[@pruemaxwell1298]

Great video and very generous with your time and knowledge - really looking forward to the next one!

[@DanielaMedina-zg2cr]

I’m obsessed!!! Also really love how you incorporate your personality into your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to share you art. You inspire me 💕

[@pollycollective]

If I didn’t it wouldn’t be authentically me, I like watching light hearted fun videos that are informative so I guess that was my aim!

[@aliciaharing4189]

Yes!! I was thinking the same thing! Love it!!

[@lovewargone]

I love hearing her talk! She makes her videos very enjoyable!

[@lateparking]

love your voice! it’s healing and give a very warm welcome to your audience, sense of humour and choice of background music. Definitely love your step by step guides and small tips in making a classic black and white stripe slab.. tell us next time how you make use of those leftover coloured slabs.. really enjoyed watching this and thanks for sharing .. rooting for more of your future videos .. ♥️♥️

[@pollycollective]

Thank you so much your too kind! I’m going to add that to my list of videos - how to use up scraps!

[@ZestyAqua]

@@pollycollective Here were my results... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDKhJaKeKh_mMk Um don't use Fimo leather effects unless you are going for busted Party Zebra look. Was the only black & white I had...Definitely took me on a journey... Like your bold colors and selection. The techniques have been great! My favorite clays so far are Cernit, Kato and then the others - not a fan of Papa clay...Haven't tried Pardo, yet but on the list...

[@Angielivable]

Hello, may I know if it is normal for the clay to be rubbery after baking? Thank you! 🤗

[@pollycollective]

Polymer clay will generally be a little bit flexiable if it is cured well!

[@rickdean2836]

I’ve used the sculpt promo and have my thickness on 3 for my earrings and I have baked on 275 for several hrs and they won’t get hard still bend. First time in working and baking help

[@pollycollective]

All polymer clay will have flexibility when its cured properly :)

[@zezzysales193]

Yes please for more videos about the cutters, I find finding ones without ridges very difficult! I also currently cut with gladwrap to get “pillowy” edges but maybe it’s overkill, at any rate, it’s super fiddly and I think it’s time I should stop... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@pollycollective]

I definitely will! I’m super passionate about quality cutters! It’s never over kill babe if you love it!

[@beverlydawntrumble7573]

I really would love to see how you made the pink and red slab. I love the earrings you made with it!

[@pollycollective]

I will be doing lots more make with me videos soon!

[@fleurinuganda]

I love it! I just started to work with polymer clay and I love it! Can I ask what kind of surface (if that's the good word) you use? I was using a glass plate, but it was so sticky and hard to get it off. Hope you can help me!

[@jenniferroya3606]

Fleur van Snippenberg Hi Fleur, flat ceramic tiles are good.

[@lisacupp7871]

You are great and your tutorial is fantastic! I love the “indentations for future jump rings” tip- I find that I lose track of which components go together after baking and this is such a help. Your entire video is funny and packed full of information. Thank you so much, and I subscribed, of course!

[@planning_with_patches5860]

A women obsessed with stripes, makeing stripes all while wearing stripes! Ha Ha Love your video! I'm also a big fan of stripes and pock a dots!

[@lorenacorredor4578]

Hello, which brand is your oven?

[@pollycollective]

It’s a crap brand because it’s now at the tip 🤭 it was from Kmart. I now use my home oven!

[@Janna_Ash]

Thanks for the video! I’ve been sitting on my collection of clay since last year and finally pulled it out a couple of days ago. This is exactly what I needed to see.

[@74chynnababy]

Wonderful tutorial. Very nice jewelry. Where did you have the earring cards made?

[@pollycollective]

Elizabeth Ferguson vista print

[@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’m not up on gauges 😂

[@ritagonera8565]

Thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial...very entertaining as well. I look forward to the next one. Could you please tell me where you get your cutters from ?? I'm a newbie at this and don't have all the cutters yet. Thank you

[@pollycollective]

Thanks! I’m going to do a cutter review and chat video very soon! I will talk about all the different types!

[@clean2323]

👍👍👍

[@mandyneugebauer4205]

I love your commentary so much! You inspire me and make me laugh at the same time 😄 looking forward to more!

[@pollycollective]

Oh thanks babes! I’m enjoying this so much I can’t wait to make more!!!!!

[@leticiacostacarvalho5349]

is it possible to roll both sides of the clay with the stripes without staining the white with the black colour?

[@tonyaspears7918]

So enjoyable!!! Love you commentary and appreciate you making this tutorial and sharing. Excited to follow you!

[@Eli-lc5yu]

Thank you for your video! I’m new at making patterns with clay just made my first pattern today. And found you! I enjoyed it and I’m about to try it!

[@rebeccahague4825]

I loved this! Could you do a tutorial on what you do with your left over pieces, I cringe at all the waste I make! Thank you, will definitely subscribe!

[@rachlindeboom]

Love your videos Sheree! I attended your Perth workshop and these videos are great to refresh my memory 😊 can’t wait for more 😍

[@janets7297]

Love your tutorial. Love your commentary. Just love love it all. Thanks for sharing 👏

[@nikahcosta]

Tks so much for the video - I loved it!!!! I am looking forward to the next one!! Love from Brazil ❤ xxx

[@missmojo8779]

In all of These Videos rubbing alcohol is being used, I am from Germany and don’t know what it would be here. Anyone else has a recommendation? Is it maybe an ingredient in something?

[@pollycollective]

Maybe check your local pharmacy? You can use acetone as well it’s just a lot harsher.

[@annsnan]

🤯 I apparently have been doing this the hard way

[@annamariec3086]

Loved this! The BEST stripes tutorial I've seen :-) Thank you for sharing.

[@julieashton8877]

Hi Polly...these are amazing! Where can I get the spacers you use. I haven't been able to find them.

[@pollycollective]

Depth Guides - I designed and developed them, you can get them from Blackbird and Violet

[@SunriseSurprise]

love the earrings, and a can't wait to try this technique. I am so glad that you mentioned it took 3 days! I always feel terrible bc artists on YT make it seem so quick and easy.

[@pollycollective]

Oh for sure! 100% transparency on this channel - I find reels and tiktok the absolute worst for false hopes when it comes to clay techniques!

[@sepholeleputu6197]

Wow, I am so obsessed. I am going to start soon but finding the clay in South Africa is such a mission 🙄. Pleasure make more videos

[@pollycollective]

Yay! Not yay that clay is hard to get but YAY your loving it! I will do more :)

[@terryturner3932]

I found some clay in PNA today. I also found the Souffle at stencil-art.co.za.

[@kiiii3738]

would love to see a video on how the slabs were made and suggestions for clay cutters

[@pollycollective]

Ok :)

[@shimadamikaelahx]

absolutely loving your content! X

[@WhereTheBeaversLive]

When you were stacking the stripes, I got a strong craving for licorice allsorts

[@brooketurner3206]

I am obsessed with this video! Thank you so much for the tutorial! I learned so much from it :)

[@cynthiafournier2967]

why didn't you show how to make the the first clay cutting? I love those earring with the first 4 colors.

[@pollycollective]

I had already made it 🤷‍♀️

[@elizabethgale4258]

Brilliant and inspiring and fun! Thank you, this video answered all my little queries I had ! Looking forward to more videos while I wait for the opportunity to attend one of your workshops 😀

[@debragray3521]

Would love for you to provide the size of your jump rings and links to your supplies and tools you use! Love your turtorial

[@pollycollective]

10mm or 8mm :) They are my go too sizes xx

[@sallynelson1180]

I have just stumbled along your videos and I absolutely love them! Love the voice over. The videos are not only helpful but entertaining. You are very funny. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@pollycollective]

Thanks Sally :)

[@reginap0lley478]

You have a delightful voice, its my first time here I know i am to enjoy myself.

[@pollycollective]

Thank you for watching xxx

[@rebeccakneale5462]

Love! Love! Love! Great job :)

[@lifeisgood7740]

I made a bunch of 16mm beads and when I drilled the holes, they split. Help!

[@pollycollective]

I don’t drill holes I always add them before curing.

[@ruthfinlay8819]

Love this tutorial!! Thanks Sheree! Can’t wait to see more x

[@pollycollective]

Thanks! Your welcome!

[@BethBArtz]

Thank you. That was really helpful and enjoyable.

[@juliadobrowolska3884]

how long do you bake your clay for?

[@nancyt.pasour7658]

Do you have a tutorial on making zebra stripes?

[@pollycollective]

No but that seems like it could be fun hey!

[@happymountainhippy]

Totally wore stripes on accident huh? Kidding! Haha thanks for the info video! Very enjoyable to watch and listen.

[@7cats2]

This is the first I've seen one of your videos and I'm hooked! Subscribed 😊 I would also love to know how you did those PERFECT polka dots!! 💖

[@pollycollective]

Sherri Britton Ha they are so not perfect just cut from a snake of clay

[@7cats2]

@@pollycollective Well they look fabulous 😊 Thx!

[@trishb1741]

I've just found you and your tutorials! Amazing! I can't wait to see more, especially to do with sanding. Can you please tell me what size cutter you are using for the white and black clay? Thank you xx

[@jessicarosas6473]

Hello donde ¿compras los moldes

[@elunedmoseley2269]

Thank you so much xxx - this has helped me sooooo much - much appreciated x

[@tammyricheson9894]

What are those guides called and where do you find them?

[@pollycollective]

Check out my website x

[@reginap0lley478]

What would you charge for a pair of earrings ?

[@pollycollective]

It really depends but mine range from $30 - $50, you need to price according to your costs - and include your time!

[@stephaniewarne9875]

Cutters, definitely

[@creativesun-flowers2569]

Great video, Love the pattern,thanks for sharing 🌻💜🦄

[@maryanneiler5810]

Yes, please. A video on differemt shape cutters would be helpful. And thanks for the lovely tutorial.

[@073craiga]

Love it girl!!!!!!!!!

[@parkerman2259]

So many of my other subscriptions are so SERIOUS, you're a hoot, still learning, but it's not a matter of life and death.

[@Nelliescake]

They came out awesome! 🙂

[@lifeisgood7740]

I totally love you. Just started with polymer clay and I am obsessed. I truly am learning from you. Keep them coming.

[@avondahightower5965]

Very cute ❤

[@DeehcentlyCraftyLLC]

Adorable earrings! 🥰🥰 I just noticed and would say your shirt choice for this video was perfect With the stripes! ☺️☺️

[@pollycollective]

Hahahahaha I do love stripes x

[@dianahung1436]

Nice! Do you use any type of varnish or would you recommend applying this?

[@kellydoster1425]

What thickness do you roll your clay?

[@pollycollective]

To the thickness of my guides which I’m sure I mention in the video :) at some point

[@jenniferroya3606]

Great tip Sheree on the alcohol. Thanks for all your creative, informative videos. Those stripes look tricky.

[@lolarosauk7116]

I love this tutorial. I have seen others "squishing their layers through the pasta machine. I also like the thicker stripes... The rectangle cutter is a great idea, I wish I had one...

[@Uniquely-You]

They turned out really adorable

[@edmin5478]

So Nice

[@PrincessRiddick]

Yes a video on cutters would be great!!

[@amyswares]

Love how they turned out. Top notch!

[@pollycollective]

I must do a remake of these!

[@bluebluedogbooks]

Thanks.

[@Jaxexjaxen]

Love love love... you and your amazing crafting! Thank you

[@darianneestrella9866]

love your accent, how soothing your voice is! Thanks for teaching me!

[@rolienpotgieter3055]

A video on cutters would be great and slab making😍 awesome video!

[@hannahcasey7573]

Please make more videos! You’re soo funny and creative!

[@shes_a_pearl]

Please please, when you can, please link your supplies, it helps so much! ❤️

[@wendymilleravenue7photography]

just found you and absolutely love your channel! being funny helps! :)

[@reneeness86]

Love love love!! I'm just starting out making these and i'm so excited! love you earrings and your video ;)

[@MsFatiVarela]

This is awesome ! Thank you for all the insight.

[@2doubletod735]

Fun and fresh designs!! You make it look super easy...I'm really tempted to try polymer clay even though I've never worked with it before! Love your video 😍😍😍

[@pollycollective]

Thank you that means the world!

[@michellechambers2689]

If I missed it please disregard. I would love to know how you make the dotted clay also. Are you going to do a video?

[@coconutgirlinthebigcity]

Love your videos and your earings are gorgeous. 😍😍

[@elodied.8731]

Such an amazing video, thank you for sharing! I really love the way you go through all the steps, with your own personality! It would be amazing attending one of your workshops, but as you are at the other side of the world from me, those videos are a great start! :D I would LOVE watching a video about the sanding process! I found it the most difficult so far and I always finish up with some really annoying micro scratches! Anyway, I hope to see more videos from you. Have a great day!

[@pollycollective]

So happy you enjoyed hun!

[@carolinerae3616]

I’ve been making some other kinds of earrings and have been interested in clay earrings for some time. I just put it together this evening that polymer clay (duh, polymer) is plastic. It’s nice to hear you talk about waste throughout the entire video. Realizing that makes me want to reconsider... or maybe just reconsider the methods I use to make earrings. I do love that scraps don’t cure on their own & can be used on projects later, so there are upsides. Anyway, this video was incredibly helpful, so generous, and your personality is fucking awesome. Thanks for sharing your craft!! xo

[@pollycollective]

Caroline Moon Yes it’s a hugely important decision to make. Maybe you could focus on using just scraps or find ways to use clay minimally. At the end of the day lots of mediums we use to make Jewellery are plastic or versions of it (Acrylic, Resin, Polymer Clay) it’s so important to be aware and really think about mindfully making.

[@mistygillenwater654]

Polly I love all your designs! I follow you on Instagram and your amazing! I'm just starting out and am struggling to find the best way to attach earring post. Could you make a video showing how you do it or different ways you like to? Any feedback would be awesome😁

[@wenzbee197]

I have the same question, I’m new to it too and I put them on with the sculpted bonding solution but they fall off. Thanks for asking this.

[@ciaramcguire1143]

You are an amazing artist, thank you for these videos! 😍 Could you please explain why you prefer to drill a hole after curing rather than poking a hole in before hand? Thanks again

[@susana5003]

Maybe the hole tightens while baking the clay

[@sharonkeef0522]

Why don’t u cover

[@pollycollective]

Because I don't have to clay doesnt dry out :)

[@starrspoter]

whats your websight?

[@pollycollective]

www.pollycollective.com.au probs totally irrelevant now LOL I'm so on this

[@starrspoter]

@@pollycollective it goes to it then justs to another page and u cant go back to where it says shop ect

[@terryturner3932]

I love the F-bombs dropped every now and then. Never heard it done before in any tutorial. Everyone is so proper. Subscribing!

[@pollycollective]

Possibly I’ve offended a few people but I’m just being me :)

[@TiffanyLanePhotographySAV]

Love the patterns on the earrings!!! Also, what type of oven is that on your counter? I am looking for one about that size to put in my work area. Trying to set it up! Thank you so much!

[@pollycollective]

It’s from Kmart but they no longer stock them! I don’t recommend the Kmart oven anymore they aren’t as good!

[@marinafernandes718]

That was a lovely tutorial thanks a million