Polymer Clay Jewelry Design for Beginners
A course by Rachael, Made by MaeberryPolymer Clay Jewelry Designer
A course by Rachael, Made by Maeberry, Polymer Clay Jewelry Designer
Learn how to create your first collection of polymer clay earrings using a series of decorative techniques
Creative ideas are more powerful when shared, but what about transforming them into statement jewelry and wearing them? Rachael is the owner and maker behind the bold and playful polymer clay jewelry brand Made by Maeberry. At her atelier, each pair of earrings are made to turn heads and get noticed for their originality.
Make your own statement earrings collection using polymer clay with Rachael’s guidance. Learn to create vibrant color palettes, create unique shapes and textures to make jewelry that expresses your colorful style. Discover the entire process of making your own polymer jewelry from start to finish and start wearing your creative ideas with sass!
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 16 downloads
Influences
3 minutes, 0 seconds
Materials and Tools
7 minutes, 33 seconds
Clay Pattern Techniques 1
18 minutes, 54 seconds
Clay Pattern Techniques 2
9 minutes, 13 seconds
Proper Baking Techniques and Curing Process
4 minutes, 53 seconds
Sanding Techniques
7 minutes, 55 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Rachael and learn about her creative journey towards becoming a full-time jewelry maker. Discover what motivates her work and see the artists that inspire her ideas and color palettes.
Explore the tools and materials you need to start creating your polymer earrings and understand how to use them. See where Rachael finds inspiration for her designs and go over some basic color theory. Learn how to blend and mix your colors and see how to condition your clay.
Learn about the safety measures when working with polymer clay and see how to prepare your workstation. Dive into decorative techniques such as terrazzo, stripes, and marble effects. Then, see how to create textured surface effects using simple tools.
Time to get your creativity cooking! Learn how to correctly cure your shapes using a home oven or desktop convection oven, and see how to avoid bubbles in your artwork. Move on to sanding your pieces, creating the holes to add your jump rings, and see some techniques to add the backings of your earrings.
Learn how to clean your finished earrings and take care of them over time. Finish the course with some of Rachael’s tips on how to find ideas for your earring cards and package them safely.
What is this course's project?
Create a collection of polymer clay earrings using decorative techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who enjoys creating with their hands, as well as fashion lovers who would like to create their own jewelry.
Requirements and materials
"No previous knowledge is required to take the course, as Rachael goes through each step of the process.
As for materials, you will need polymer clay, an acrylic roller, a pasta machine, a precision knife, a tissue knife, a tile (or glass or acrylic surface), an oven, an oven thermometer, parchment paper, a hand drill, sandpaper, a nail file, toothpicks (optional), liquid clay or UV resin, jump rings, earring backs, printer or cardstock paper, acetone, q tips, and latex gloves (optional).
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Bardzo dobrze opracowany kurs dla początkujących! Niski próg wejścia i czytelne prowadzenie! Gratuluje Autorce Pani Rachel za ten przewodnik!
- 2 months ago
Muy bien explicado.
- 3 months ago
I bought this course as a project to do with my daughter. We absolutely loved Rachael's presentation style and how clearly each step was explained and demonstrated. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an easy to digest way and for the variety of design techniques you incorporated also. My daughter and I both learned a new skill, got to express our creativity and spend meaningful time together. Thank you.
- 3 months ago
Great for beginners in polymeric clay!
- 3 months ago
Me encantó este curso, me dió las herramientas para sentirme segura y comenzar, muchas gracias!
What started as a passionate side project gradually developed into her full-time dream job. As the successful owner and maker at Made by Maeberry for over ten years, Rachael is renowned for her high-quality pieces and fun color palettes.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Polymer Clay Materials & Blending Colors
- Materials and Tools
- Color Palette and Color Theory
- How to Blend Colors
- U3
Clay Preparations & Techniques
- Safety and Clay Conditioning
- Clay Pattern Techniques 1
- Clay Pattern Techniques 2
- Textured Surface Effects
- Cutting the Clay and Making Shapes
- U4
Baking and Assembling
- Proper Baking Techniques and Curing Process
- Sanding Techniques
- Drilling and Hardware
- Attaching the Posts
- U5
After Care and Packaging
- After Care and Preservation
- Packaging
- FP
Final project
- Polymer Clay Jewelry Design for Beginners
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers all the foundational techniques and safety protocols for making polymer clay jewelry from scratch.
You'll need polymer clay, an acrylic roller, tissue blade, baking oven, jump rings, earring posts, pliers, and sanding sponges. The course details all required materials and affordable alternatives.
You will learn essential clay techniques, color theory, marbling, terrazzo, texturing, safe baking, sanding, hardware attachment, and creative business basics for polymer clay jewelry.
Preheat your oven, use a dedicated tray, bake at the temperature specified for your clay brand, and ventilate the area. The course explains all safety tips for baking polymer clay.
Yes, the course teaches terrazzo, marbling, and striped techniques, so you can create trendy and unique polymer clay jewelry.
Absolutely. The course includes small business tips, presentation ideas, packaging, and advice for turning your creations into a business.
Polymer clay is generally safe for kids with adult supervision, especially during baking. The course covers safety guidelines and kid-friendly tips.