Intro to Polymer Clay Jewelry: Design Floral Accessories
A course by Mallory Smith , Polymer Clay Artist
Discover multiple jewelry-making techniques to create an original line of accessories by hand and bring them to life with unique floral patterns
Discover multiple jewelry-making techniques to create an original line of accessories by hand and bring them to life with unique floral patterns
Polymer clay is a lightweight and durable material, making it the ideal canvas for intricate earrings, elegant necklaces, and polished hairpins. Mallory Smith is a self-taught artist who specializes in this process, using it to craft unique, handmade pieces with custom color palettes and elaborate floral motifs. She runs her own online store, ShopMalCreates, where she sells nature-inspired creations.
In this online course, learn to make jewelry and accessories using polymer clay, from the design to the assembled pieces. Mallory guides you through her process and teaches you multiple techniques for creating original patterns and floral accents. Combine the beauty of nature with polymer clay and bring your very own jewelry collections to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 20 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (82)
- 3,516 students
- 15 lessons (1h 51m)
- 20 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an original line of polymer clay earrings with three unique floral designs.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in learning how to make jewelry, as well as more experienced artists and makers who want to experiment with new design ideas and techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required.
The materials for this course include:
- - Polymer clay in different colors
- An acrylic roller and depth guides
- A tissue blade and a utility knife
- A stiff nail file or sandpaper
- Assorted pliers and earring posts
- Other material specified by your teacher
Reviews
A course by Mallory Smith
Mallory Smith is a self-taught artist from the United States and the founder of ShopMalCreates, an online store devoted to polymer clay jewelry and accessories. She originally studied early education at Columbia College, but decided to pursue a more creative career after graduation. She launched her craft project in 2018 and quickly found success the following year when she started experimenting with clay to make jewelry dishes, and from there, jewelry itself.
Mallory considers her jewelry art rather than a commodity; she makes all of her pieces by hand, emphasizing quality and detail over mass production. Her intricate and unique floral designs have helped her stand out within the craft world and led her to collaborate with other well-known artisan brands such as Mane Message.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials and Design of the Collection
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Materials and Tools
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Brainstorming and Mood Board
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Creating the Color Palette
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U3
Clay Basics
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Conditioning and Cleaning
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Cutting Clay Properly
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Clay Pattern Techniques
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Floral Techniques 1
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Floral Techniques 2
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U4
Baking, Assembling, and Cleaning
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Baking the Clay
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Sanding, Buffing, and Cleaning
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Assembling the Collection
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U5
Caring and Sharing
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Preservation and Storage
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Photographing the Collection
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FP
Final project
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Intro to Polymer Clay Jewelry: Design Floral Accessories
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vsharpball21
PlusNot what I expected. Very little flower building
allybean_handmade
I liked how clear the instructor was. However, I found the course a bit too basic. I was hoping for a variety of floral projects, maybe slightly larger ones. Overall, pretty good.
delphine.weisse
Intéressant
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sansal.letters
De momento no lo he podido llevar a la práctica, pero el contenido del curso es maravilloso. Lo recomiendo sin ninguna duda.
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ca_mazu84
PlusLenguaje simple, bien explicado, entretenido, contiene todo lo que esperaba.
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