#clay techniques

Air-Dry vs Kiln-Dry Clay

I started this post about clay as a part of another post, but then I realized it was getting too long, and might be a good general reference (for myself and others) so just created a whole new post! I’ve written about my work with clay over the years, and my more recent experimentation with air-dry clay due to the difficulty with having access to a kiln. I haven’t been able to work with…

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How to Make a Pendant Necklace

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A pendant necklace can be worn alone or layered with other necklaces. You can make your own pendant using materials such as oven-bake clay and basic molding techniques. The custom-made pendant can be used in a simple necklace. Things You’ll Need

Metal cookie sheet Parchment paper Wooden rolling pin Pencil Oven-bake polymer clay (3-5 colors, 1/2 inch wide balls) Craft knife Toothpick Chain Jewelry pliers 10-12mm jump rings (2) Refrigerator Oven Step 1 Flatten each ball of clay into an oval using the wooden rolling pin. Each oval should be as thick as a quarter. Step 2 Using the craft knife, cut across each oval. Step 3 Stack the half oval shapes on top of each other, making sure the straight edges meet. The order of colors is entirely up to you. Step 4 Flatten the stack of clay pieces with the wooden rolling pin. Apply pressure until the overall thickness is half of the original thickness.

Place the clay in the fridge for 5 minutes. Step 5 Using the pencil, draw a rectangle or square in the center of the stacked clay. Step 6 Using the craft knife, cut out the shape. Step 7 Cut lengthwise down the middle of the clay shape. Step 8 Position each piece sideways, exposing the stacked layers. Step 9 Push the two pieces together, applying pressure with your fingers. Step 10 Using the wooden rolling pin, flatten the clay. Continue flattening until the thickness is 1/4 of the original thickness. Step 11 Slice the clay into your desired shape. This design features two joined diamond shapes for a Southwestern, earthy vibe. Step 12 Using the toothpick, pierce a hole at the top of the clay piece.