Children start making figures and jewelry out of modeling clay in kindergarten. Although it looks child's play, there are a few tricks and tips on how to create slightly more complicated and ornate shapes for jewelry. A suitable and very sustainable material is polymer clay, also known as “Fimo”. It is available at any hobby store and in several colors. Fimo is easy to work with and stays soft for a long time. To fix it, the material is baked, which can also be done in the oven at home. Just make sure the temperature is right. There are different types of polymer clay, as well as numerous accessories and additives such as varnishes or plasticizers.
The particularly nice thing about this material is the long working time. If you fail with one shape, simply knead all the elements together again and start again. To make the dough last longer, wrap it well in cling film. Handling polymer clay is very easy - roll out, cut and mix and after baking the material becomes very firm and not brittle at all. It is best suited for decorated miniatures that have many small and delicate details. You can make imaginative jewelry from modeling clay in all shapes and sizes for yourself or as a gift - stone-like beads, lace textures, tiny fruits and sweetsfashionable jewelryare just a small selection of possibilities.
A strong trend in jewelry design and DIY projects is food-looking shapes. It looks extraordinary and “cute” in the truest sense of the word. Take a look at the series of pictures and be inspired by our adorable ideas. At the bottom you will find a very detailed step-by-step video.
