Sculpey Premo™ Sparkling Rhombus Post Earrings

Getting Started:

Please make sure your work area is covered and you are not working on an unprotected surface. We recommend working on the Sculpey® Oven-Safe Work Mat, wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil. Uncured clay may damage unprotected furniture or finished surfaces. Be sure to cover your crafting area appropriately.

Start with clean hands, unwrap and knead clay until soft and smooth, or condition by running clay though a Pasta Machine. We recommend using a designated machine for clay purposes only. When working with multiple colors, clean hands with soap and water or baby wipes (we have found that baby wipes work best) before switching colors. Shape clay, pressing pieces firmly together. Wash hands after use.

Baking (also called Curing):

Begin by preheating oven to 275 °F (130 °C). After you are done creating; for best results bake/cure clay on an oven-proof surface such metal, aluminum foil, an index card or the Sculpey® Clay Mat at 275°F (130 °C) for 30 minutes per 1/4" (6 mm) thickness according to package directions. Oven safe glass or ceramic surfaces are also acceptable for baking/curing; however please note that the baking/curing times may take longer as the glass or ceramic surfaces take longer to heat up. For best baking results, use an oven thermometer. DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME.

Use a paintbrush to dust the top half of the rhombus shape with gold mica powder.

Drop chunky gold glitter into the bottom half of the rhombus shape.

Condition 1/8 bar of Cadmium Red Premo to a soft consistency and press it into the rhombus shape filling the cavity completely.

Shave off excess clay level with the back of the mold using the Clay Blade.

If you like you can bake the mold with the clay in place. When the mold is completely cool, remove the piece by gently flexing it. Then repeat Steps 2-6 to make a second earring.

OR - you can very carefully de-mold the raw clay from the mold, make another matching piece, and bake the pieces together alone without the mold.

When both pieces are baked, use a paper towel to buff away excess mica powder.

Here is the layout for assembling the earrings.

Glue the posts to the backs and allow the glue to dry completely before handling.