How to Make Jewelry With Air Dry Clay

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lay out the newspaper on your work space before getting started

   Don't take too much clay, because it may make it too large to actually wear. , In this article it will be a Popsicle. , or b) shape your object, THEN put some paint on your newspaper and dip your fingers in and finger paint it.
   
   For the Popsicle, mix in the paint, and then re-paint it with your fingers at the end, as when you're working with it, some of the color may come off.
   
   It looks kind of cool that way, though. ,, Make it big enough for a chain to fit through, whatever kind you want to use. , Paper clips are impromptu charm hanger- type things.
   
   If you have real ones, use those. , Stick the paper clip into the top of your piece, and try to get it so only the loop is sticking out at the top.
   
   It may poke through the piece, so just pull it up a bit and readjust it, and then smooth over the hole. ,,
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   Step 2: so that you don't damage whatever is underneath.

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   Step 3: Lay everything on top of your newspaper

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   Step 4: and then take out a small chunk of clay.

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   Step 5: Decide what kind of pendant you want to make (heart

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   Step 6: etc.).

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   Step 7: To mix the clay and paint

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   Step 8: either a) pour the paint into the clay and mix it in (it's messy!)

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   Step 9: If you have two pieces to your pendant

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    Step 10: put them together by wetting both sides of the clay and then meshing them together with your fingers (rubbing where the pieces meet until it becomes one piece).

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    Step 11: Make a small loop with the needle-nose pliers.

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    Step 12: Put the paper clip beside your piece and estimate how long you want it to be and cut it with your wire cutters.

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    Step 13: This is where it gets a bit tricky.

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    Step 14: Re-finger paint if needed

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    Step 15: and lay it down to let it dry.

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    Step 16: After about 48 hours

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    Step 17: depending on the clay

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    Step 18: you can spray it with a lacquer or finishing spray

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