Polymer Clay Slab Making for Beginners / Contemporary / Simple Canes / Clay Earring Tutorial

If you are new to polymer clay and want to get stuck straight into creating - then you've come to the right place!
I'm Nicole from The Little Craft House and today I am going to talk you through 3 super simple yet super cute polymer clay slabs!
Slabs are a great way to begin your polymer journey as you can let your creativity flow and create something that is fun and unique to you! (if your wondering what a 'slab' is - they are basically a flat 'slab' of clay decorated with other clay elements that you can then cut your earring components from!)
Although this tutorial's main focus is on creating the Slabs, I do touch slightly on conditioning, and at the end I talk quickly about finishing your pieces.
I don't really talk about the baking process - however, I recommend you check your package of clay for recommended curing times and temps.
All tools, clays and other accessories used in this tutorial can be purchased from our store The Little Craft House (located in Kenwick WA) or through our website (Australia only) www.thelittlecrafthouse.com.au
I hope you enjoy this tutorial!
If you do please subscribe to my channel and pop over and check out my Instagram and Facebook as I post daily mini tutorials and inspo over there! @thelittlecrafthouseaus
Happy crafting!

[@lindalopresti389]

This is wonderful! I’ve just begun doing polymer and I LOVE it!! This has given me so much information. Thank you.

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your welcome! Thanks so much for watching! Enjoy your new craft!

[@isabellrc]

Im so glad I found you. I love your calm, teaching approach; this is very helpful….

[@donnaedwards1698]

The blue ones would make amazing dragonfly or butterfly wings, thank you for taking you time to do these tutorials, you are a great teacher x

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Aww thanks so much! And yes they would!

[@bonniebusch7960]

I'm just getting started gathering supplies for making clay things and this was very helpful. I can't wait to make these, thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your welcome! Have fun creating!

[@susanmatthews2947]

Brilliant tutorial. I feel like I could actually jump in to my clay straight away. Thanks

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Yay! Go for it! It’s lots of fun!

[@EJPARSONSUK]

Love this tutorial. Lovely colour and pattern combos. I do much prefer the long video format 😊🤗

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thank you! I’m loving the colours too!!!

[@sarassmith6900]

Thank you for sharing. It’s beautiful gorgeous 👍❤️❤️

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thank you! And your welcome! I have lots more tutorials to come too!

[@tanyawilliams2924]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Can't wait to try it myself :)

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun making!

[@sewgood568]

Thanks so much for this. I found you while researching making my own buttons for handmade/knitted/crocheted clothes. I think I've just found a new craft 😂😂

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Oh fantastic! Welcome! I have button making on my list of things to make. I have a bunch of plain black cardigans that need a bit of a colour - so polymer buttons it will be!

[@maggiegallo1354]

Terrific tutorial!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I’m just getting started with polymer clay and I can’t wait to try all these techniques.

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun with your polymer clay journey!!

[@chantalmassin1756]

These are so fantastic. For a beginner thank you. Im going to try out with what I have.

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thank you! Have fun!

[@deborahblackwell7017]

I love these slabs!! So glad I found you!

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@antoniadominguezgutierrez6919]

Tienes un estilo muy original. ❤

[@leanngrabski3217]

Thank you for the video. I am just getting stared with clay and this was VERY helpful!

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Oh yay! Glad you liked it! Enjoy your new hobby! It’s lots of fun!

[@lucienebrown6056]

Me too

[@amm7364]

Uma maravilha de vídeo!! Muito bem explicado!!! Obrigada 😊

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@sharonjones7400]

Thanks so much. That was really helpful. Thanks, God bless you and Happy Christmas!

[@4twingles]

Thanks for showing this. Makes me thing I could do it as a beginner. Do you use anything to add gloss to it?

[@hope46sf]

Beautiful!! Thank you!

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@maggiesmith2208]

thanks for sharing i'm gonna try these have a great day

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your welcome!! Have fun playing and creating!!

[@carmenwelker1641]

This is very very helpful thank you so much for this video

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@henrynmegzyd7195]

I am so glad I found you guys! Just started this wonderful art & I find you’re a block away from my house 😮! Can’t wait to visit you guys soon!!!!

[@isabellrc]

Me too

[@henrynmegzyd7195]

@@isabellrc are you local? I’d love to meet up with some clay friends in my area!

[@silverguardiancreations2014]

Those are so cool

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thanks so much!

[@tamarabrand]

This is a great tutorial thankyou

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@lucienebrown6056]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

You’re welcome!

[@susane945]

Great video for beginners!! ❤

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@margaretmathis4775]

I love how you have your cutters stored/arranged! I have a gazillion cutters…..stored in a bazillion boxes. Needless to say, that cutters don’t always end up in their correct box after a project.

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thank you! I also have a big box and tray full as well! Haha. Much easier to find the ones on the wall though!

[@MM-PrayEverydayForUS]

@26:20, I really like that leaf effect!

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thanks so much!

[@Marjoeeddie]

Hi! Just starting to learn! I have a couple of questions: how do you reduce the clay down to the tiny square of those rolled colors? I’m so confused! Also how do you use that thickness guide? Thanks!

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Just keep squeezing and applying pressure the the cane. It will reduce it. The thickness guide keeps the clay level -stopping your roller from rolling too thin.

[@kathleenhodgson4486]

Hi..thanks you so much...hiw long do you bake them in the oven and how thick are the clay once baked? Thanks 🥰

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

I usually roll my pieces to about 3mm thick. I generally bake for 45-60mins

[@patriciaverhoeven-jaspers3402]

Thank you for the tutorial. How thick do you make the earrings?

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

My earrings are usually around 3mm thick. :)

[@jacprice1687]

fricken amazing!!

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thank you!

[@kathysausen6493]

This was wonderful!!! Thank you so much!!!💕💕🧜‍♀️

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Your very welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@lucienebrown6056]

Wow u helping us alot ..love it...what kind of brand of clay u use?

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Sculpey Premo and Souffle are my favourites so I use them the most. I also use Fimo and Cernit regularly too- as they have some colours I love!

[@user-ko4il4sv3k]

Я из России. И очень рада, что нашла вас🙌

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Welcome!

[@ylremairamhurguer1534]

Sensacionales feliz de encontrar tus tutoriales pero no te vi usando el horno si lo usastees que apenas estoy aprendiendo 😅 gracias

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Check out this tutorial as I talk about the baking process here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvUqqmCorGVqLM

[@Reemafhail-jb3gm]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-tv1nh1rz2m]

Great tutorial. Have you ever made your own clay to use?

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Thank you. No I don’t make my own. This is polymer clay(store bought)- it’s not able to be made at home due to the plastic nature of it. There are similar recipes around- but the overall result would not be the same.

[@bevhardman8280]

Thank you. Where in Australia are you from? I’m Australian and I pronounce ‘pieces’ differently to how you do 😂 I live in Victoria

[@amaldarwish2048]

What was the method of drying and polishing the pieces?

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

It requires baking in the oven to cure

[@chrisbehne405]

Where do you buy a thickness guide?

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

We sell them in our store - The Little Craft House

[@lucienebrown6056]

What kind brand of clay u use?

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

Mainly Sculpey Premo and Souffle, but also some Cernit and Fimo

[@denisegolden537]

Where do I buy the thickness device. Denise Golden

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

We sell them in our store. :)

[@viannyfernandatorres8164]

hi what color is dream is form?

[@lucienebrown6056]

How u store your scrapes

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

It depends. I have a tile on my bench for fresh scraps- if I know I’ll use them soon- I’ll just pop them on there. Others I pop into a storage container.

[@nabila.who.]

I have a question. How to dry them without oven?

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

You can’t. It is polymer clay which requires baking to cure.

[@nehadhavale1670]

@@TheLittleCraftHouse So did you bake them? I was also confused whether baking was done for the ones in the video

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

@@nehadhavale1670 sure did! at the 26min mark I say i did!

[@nehadhavale1670]

@@TheLittleCraftHouse🙈

[@avantikakatkoria284]

Hi, what do we use these slabs for?? pls reply..

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

To make earrings is my main reason- but you could also do other jewellery pieces, trinket dishes…. Anything your imagination desires!!!

[@simonepengel5819]

How thick are the slabs in mm ??

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

I like to do them to about 3mm

[@meenalkunte4183]

I have a question ...can I bake them in airfryer

[@TheLittleCraftHouse]

I’m not sure sorry

[@pepperjordan3773]

I would love all these earrings with a clip, not a pierced post.

[@ralsharp6013]

Ooo you're a local.. I can post you one of those dolphins I sculpted, if you want to use it as a template🗝

[@viannyfernandatorres8164]

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