Fun and Easy Glitter Earrings in Polymer Clay, a Tutorial.

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Жыл бұрын

These super fun earrings are made from Polymer Clay with added glitter. Using the simple ‘chop up’ method with a couple of additional techniques, you can easily create some amazing looks. I take you step by step through the whole process, so sit back, relax, and then have some fun and make your own.
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny and is available from the KZfaq Free Audio Library.
If you like my work, then please do have a look at my website, www.fionaabel-smith.co.uk/ and follow me on Facebook / fiona.abelsmith and Instagram. / fionaabelsmith.artist
I also have a number of Polymer Clay PDF Tutorials to buy in my Etsy shop, PolyOriginals - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PolyOrig... and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.thinkific.com/co...
Here is the link to my conditioning Polymer Clay video - • Conditioning Polymer C...
Here is the link to the Skinner Blends video - • Basic Skinner Blend Tu...
I show you how to cover a phone/tablet stand in my Triple Blend Cane in Polymer Clay, a Tutorial - • Triple Blend Cane in P...
Ginger Davis Allman’s website is The Blue Bottle Tree - search under Acrylic Paint - thebluebottletree.com/?s=acry...
The UV resin I used for one set is by Bekbek Makes and can be found here - bekbek.co.uk . If you are in the US, then Teresa Salgado from Tiny Pandora Crafting Boutique has a Deep Shine Resin which is also very good - search under UV Resin - tinypandora.com . Always follow the safety guide when using resins, personally, I always wear a mask.
Polymer Clay is oven baked, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the brand of clay you are using.
I used FIMO Soft Polymer Clay, but all well-known brands of polymer clay will work well for this project.
I used 3 groups of colours, with differing shades. The first was Brilliant Blue/Peppermint/White, the second Plum/Lilac/Rose and the third Raspberry/Rose/White/Aqua. I used White Acrylic Paint and Silver biodegradable micro glitter.
For the red/green earrings, I used Sunflower Yellow/Tangerine/Indian Red/Cherry Red, then White/Lemon Yellow/Sunflower Yellow/Tangerine/Indian Red and lastly White/Mint/a mid green mix/added Apple Green/Apple Green. I used silver acrylic paint and a mix of silver and green biodegradable micro glitter.
NB: As you will see from the tutorial there are many different ways to create this look, I have listed below everything I mentioned, so use what you have available, and you will not need all the items listed below.
Other than mentioned above, you may need/could use:
A polymer Clay Blade/craft knife/razor blade - please keep fingers away from sharp edges.
Small roller
Cling Film/plastic wrap (and masking tape - optional)
Gloves to protect your hands - optional
Earring Findings of your choice (I used simple fishhook ones, available from most bead shops)
2 inch (5cm) length of 0.6mm silver plated jewellery wire for each earring - or use whatever finish you wish for your earrings.
Jewellery pliers - if needed
Stainless Steel Soap - optional - An example of a stainless steel soap can be found here - www.amazon.co.uk/Generic-Stai...
Biodegradable Micro Glitter/Silver Metallic Leaf
I used White Castle Art acrylic paint - optional
Liquid Polymer Clay/UV resin or PVA glue, your choice, as all work equally well for this project (UV lamp if needed)
Polymer Clay Varnish/brush - optional
Lino Cutter/carving tools/hand protector - optional
Wet/dry sandpaper - I used 240 and 600 grit - optional
3mm/4mm Cable Needle - or something similar - whatever you have available
Cocktail Stick/needle
Cutter of your choice
A couple of small sheets of Baking Parchment/wax paper/tracing paper/parchment paper or something similar
Mixing pot/spatula
Biodegradable wet wipes, or wet cloths to clean your hands/clay as you work
Small Tile to bake on.
Aluminium foil to cover the clay while it bakes.
Hopefully that gives you everything you need to know to make some of your own. Have fun.
Thank you so much for watching.

Пікірлер: 86

@leetzannaroyalla9068 Жыл бұрын

I was worried for you. I then hoped you were on vacation in Scotland. That would have been nice! I am so glad you feel better! You bring such joy to our lives and you are very important to us all. Welcome back. Fun tutorial! Thank you.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, yes hopefully back to normal soon, and a holiday in Scotland would have been lovely 😆🙂

@DerekDogsforSentience Жыл бұрын

NOW I know who you remind me of with your amazing artistry and calming voice! You are the female BOB ROSS!! Wonderful 💜💜💜

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Awww, I take that as a huge compliment, thank you very much 🙂

@lindylittleton4183 Жыл бұрын

Glad you're feeling better now. Thanks again for a great tutorial

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lindy 🙂

@melbabowen4389 Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL! ❤ my favorite colors!❤ THANK YOU!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thank you so much 🙂

@lyndamchugh249 Жыл бұрын

Glad you're feeling better. Very nice tutorial

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@andrea.rivers Жыл бұрын

What a delightful project! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm so sorry you finally got Covid. I hope you feel better soon. 💖

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed it, and yes I am more or less recovered now 🙂

@maggiesmith2208 Жыл бұрын

glad your feeling better! loved the video and such resourceful idea to add veins love it!😍

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thakns so much Maggie 🙂

@evesmith2218 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fiona, great video! I hope your health continues to improve!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Eve 🙂

@AIRview2 Жыл бұрын

Is is really a whole new concept. Thank you so much!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you liked it, thank you very much 🙂

@melissaphillis7247 Жыл бұрын

So glad you are alright! Happy to have you back! The reds ere awesome, which is strange for me, the pastels are my usual too!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thakns so much Melissa, yes when I did that combination I just loved it, so definitley had to include them, even if, like you, it's not my normal colour option 🙂

@1212haro Жыл бұрын

Beautiful results, Fiona! Sorry to hear that you have Covid. I’m starting to hear about more outbreaks again. I hope you heal fast! ❤️

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, and yes I am nearly there now, thank you 🙂

@lyndamchugh249 Жыл бұрын

Glad you're feeling 🎉

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙂

@lindatomei8565 9 ай бұрын

What a great idea to use larger pieces of clay with blending in them. Thank you so very much 💜

@lindatomei8565 9 ай бұрын

The technique with the resin and glitter is very crafty too.😊

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 9 ай бұрын

I am so glad you like them, thanks so much 🙂

@sherylstock8687 Жыл бұрын

So glad that you are feeling better. I do not understand why you apologize for your voice or having difficulty breathing, you are voluntarily doing this for us, I am grateful that you are sharing your talent. Love the technique, it looks like something easy enough for even beginners to do. The final product is outstanding. The colors are bright and cheerful the phone holder is beautiful. Please take the time you need to get better, you deserve it and your followers will still be here when you feel up to it. Thank you, always, for your talent and willingness to share it with others.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sheryl, I am very glad you enjoy the videos, and yes, this is a great easy techniques but gives great results. have fun 🙂

@amandapurdue9880 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this can't wait to try it.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, have fun when you do, thanks so much Amanda 🙂

@karenthomas2302 Жыл бұрын

As always you make it simple and fun to turn it into beauty. Fabulous. I hope you get to feeling much better in the days ahead, that Covid crap hits so many differently it’s crazy, I’ve have it twice, first time was nasty I had been just getting over pneumonia, just as I was starting to feel better from that is when Covid hit, I did nothing more then sleep and sweat, it was bad plus no smeller and no taster. lol needless to say I was extremely week, got over that to get it again a few months later and it was like a head cold. Crazy. So understand how your feeling. 😢 Tfs hugs from across the pond.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Awww sounds like you had a bad time of it. Yes it is a crazy bug, this was my first time, and I definitely don't want it again 😂 Each day I am feeling better, it was just such a boost to be able to get back to doing a video, feels like normality is returning. Thank you🙂

@leonanelson2444 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful,thank you

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Leona 🙂

@lindysmith13 Жыл бұрын

very pretty

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@traceyowen6136 Жыл бұрын

What a Beautiful technique Fiona, thank you so very much 💜 you really should rest and clear the Covid properly or it may linger! Thank you again for all you do 💜

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tracey, it's been over 6 weeks now, and I needed to do this as much for my sanity as for anything else, it makes me feel I am on the mend - but thank you for being so caring 🙂🙏🙏

@traceyowen6136 Жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals oh it's horrible 😢 just keep feeling better each day 🥰💜

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

@@traceyowen6136 Thank you 🙂

@gemmy5637 Жыл бұрын

Super excited to see another tutorial come out! I am happy that you are finally feeling better Fiona, what an ordeal that must have been for you 😥 This is a beautiful, sparkly, blingy piece and right up my alley 🥰 I love the colours in both versions though do love the blues/pinks/purples best 😉❤ Thank you for another wonderfully inspired piece that we can all take away and run with. I am always filled with great appreciation and gratitude that you share such beautiful ideas with us 🥰 ❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

thanks so much Gemmy, I am so glad you liked it 🙂

@EntropyAmplifier Жыл бұрын

Lovely technique Fiona! Thank you for sharing. Glad you're on the mend. ❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@sherylwright5705 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous pieces as usual. A great simple technique that anyone can do. I love that green phone stand. Thanks Fiona! :)

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sheryl 🙂

@GLorious_Creations Жыл бұрын

Dear Fiona, I'm so happy you are feeling better!! This is a wonderful tutorial, I have been thinking about making pieces with glitter type channels lately but haven't liked anything I have come up with and your methods are so much simpler than I was making it out to be, lol! I always find it interesting how the answer something you are struggling with can suddenly appear as if on the same brainwave or something. Thank you for sharing. You are as always an amazing teacher whose experience with polymer clay shines through! 😃🥰😀

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Awww, I am so glad it was helpful, have fun creating pieces, and thank you very much for your lovely comment 🙂

@DerekDogsforSentience Жыл бұрын

Wonderful earrings! You should be resting, not worrying about us!! You have my empathy, had covid 4 times now 😞 it’s not nice. Dexter is upset you have been unwell and said please get better soon. He said he advises you to do no more videos until completely well! You can see I’m well looked after 😂 Get better soon dear Fiona sending get better hugs from Dexter and me 🥰👍

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Aww bless you so much both of you. 4 times, oh my goodness, poor you! This is my first time, and 6 weeks on I am nearly better 😉 yes you are very lucky to have Dexter, hugs to you both 🙂

@LtRee96se Жыл бұрын

Definately wonderful earrings. Get some extra rest. We fans want you healthy. Thank you for showing how to get the colors you get. Great Video

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂

@LtRee96se Жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals The only way I could tell you weren't 100% well was just a slight scratchiness in your voice. Please get lots of rest. All of us crafters need you well.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

@@LtRee96se Oh I am so glad it wasn't more obvious - but the amount of editing out of coughing I had to do !! Thank you so much for your very kind and caring words/thoughts 🙂🙏🙏

@LtRee96se Жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals The phone stand look like Malachite .

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

@@LtRee96se Fantastic, thank you 🙂

@mandyhall1674 Жыл бұрын

They're gorgeous - very pretty and the phone stand is lovely too. So happy to hear you're okay and on the mend. Stay well Fiona, thank you and have a wonderful day.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mandy 🙂

@The_Goofy_Studio Жыл бұрын

Can't describe how happy I am that I stumbled over your channel. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge in a calm and lovely way. 💜 This made me want to return to polymer clay, perhaps I'll even try this technique. 😊

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Definitely give it a go, and I am so glad you enjoyed the video - thank you 🙂

@Julsfr Жыл бұрын

Really beautiful earings, gorgeous colour combo. 👌 Glad your feeling better ❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@joyceparkes2678 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial Fiona full of inspiration and practical applications .. love it❤🙏🏽 All my very best for a speedy recovery Fiona.. I’m dreading getting it

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joyce, yes avoid it if you can, I had done so well not to get it, but it was not good when I did. Still nearly recovered 😉🙂

@valeriescraftyattic3337 Жыл бұрын

What beautiful jewellery. I so love the glitter which you added, it really makes them sparkle xx ❤❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Valerie, yes I couldn't resist a little glitter 😉🙂

@valeriescraftyattic3337 Жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Yes everything is better with a little sparkle xx ✨️

@carolhammond9624 Жыл бұрын

Lovely as always. ❤❤❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carol 🙂

@karenpridmore7955 Жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow. Only just came across your channel, what fabulous earrings. I love unusual & colourful earrings & these are fantastic. Great tutorial & they look not difficult. Dabbled a bit with jewellery making I the past, just charm bracelets etc but nothing like this. Would love to have a go at this. If you were just starting out on having a go at this project roughly how much would it cost with the clay, tools etc? I do have the pliers/ wire/ earrings fixings but no clay. Im sure also mine would nit look as gorgeous as yours do but suppose we've all got to start somewhere!! Have just subscribed to your channel. Going to have a look.back at some of your previous videos

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Karen. Like most crafts it depends where you buy your equipment/clay from of course. You can find polymer clay in craft shops and online, have a look at a few sites and check out their prices - in the UK we can get small packages of FIMO Soft for instance from around £2.50 - £4 per pack - have a look at some of the Polymer Clay groups on Facebook, as they can have posts that say if there are any good offers on where you are. If you can get a polymer clay blade, it does make a difference, again it depends where you are and how easily available they are, but around £5 - £7 should get one for you. Other than a tile to work/bake on - and that can be one you/friend/family have left over from kitchen/bathroom redecorating - that is all you need to start. There will be various things around your house you can use for other tools and basically experiment and have fun 🙂 I hope that helps.

@PipPipS Жыл бұрын

Hope u are feeling well. The worst thing bout Covid is the drained energy 😢 i had 3 times it was pretty tiring 😑 And welcome back with such a brilliant tutorial ❤ love the alternative option of translucent as u mentioned not everyone has access to it easily ❤ and the earrings are so vibrant ❤❤❤ Also thanks for showing that after adding and drying the acrylic paint, the block still could be tacky 😑 i watched so many videos and everyone just added color, made block and cut pieces without informing what's the waiting period and when i had tacky block, i thought my paint was not good 🤦

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thaks so much - 3 times, oh my goodness yes that must have been draining. Over 6 weeks on, and I'm nearly there, and really hope I never get it again!! I am so glad the video was useful, and yes definitley leave it till the paint dries a bit - that can of course differ between brands, but I made a complete mess the first time I did it, and didn't wait - the amount of sanding to get the paint off!! Have fun with yours. 🙂

@monicasanchez8420 Жыл бұрын

Preciosooooossssss 😍😍😍😍, ojalá pudiera entender lo que dices en tus vídeos, porque seguramente das muchos consejos interesantes, pero aún así sin entenderte me encantan todos tus vídeos, ojalá subieras más 😊😊😊

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

La mayoría de mis tutoriales, incluido este, pueden tener subtítulos en otros idiomas para todo lo que digo. Haga clic en el botón 'configuración' en la parte inferior del video de KZfaq, (pequeño engranaje redondo) luego haga clic en 'subtítulos', haga clic en 'español generado automáticamente', luego elija la opción 'traducción automática' y elija su idioma. A continuación, puede obtener el video completo en subtítulos traducidos :) Espero que eso ayude.

@monicasanchez8420 Жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals siiii pero no en español, aún así me gustan muchísimo

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

@@monicasanchez8420 Cuando haga clic en configuración, haga clic en subtítulos, luego haga clic en traducción automática y desplácese hacia abajo hasta llegar al español. Acabo de hacerlo, y pone los subtítulos en español de inmediato :) 🙂🤞🤞🤞

@monicasanchez8420 Жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals oooohhhhh mil gracias 😊😊😊

@vivianm1599 Жыл бұрын

Dear fiona , thank you for sharing this . Can we put liquid polymer clay & translucent polymer clay instead of acrylic paint because I am from other country I may not be able to get this one

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Yes of course, just add/amend it to whatever you have to hand 🙂

@nicb8515 Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re feeling better ❤ love your tutorials! Can I ask what glitter it is you are using? I have tried a couple but can’t find one fine enough to get into the grooves. I have one made by velspar that is made for mixing into wall paint but it only comes in three colours. It is literally like powder so takes to this very well, but the others I’m trying are still too chunky? Can you help? 😊

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - I purchase my bio-degradable glitter from Glitter Magic, look under Ultra Fine Glitters - glittermagic.co.uk/product-category/glitters-powders/ . She is in the UK, but depending where you are, search under Ultra Fine Glitters and hopefully you can find somewhere that does them 🙂

@nicb8515 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

@acolley2891 Жыл бұрын

So very pretty for summer Fiona! All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂