Souffle Fringed Disk Earrings

Step 1:

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® Work ‘n Bake Clay 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:

Begin by preheating oven to 275 °F (130 °C). After you are done creating; for best results bake 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 ¼" (6 mm) thickness according to package directions. Oven safe glass or ceramic surfaces are also acceptable for baking; however please note that the baking 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.

Step 2:

Sheet about half of the conditioned Raspberry clay out on the second from widest setting on the clay conditioning machine. Lightly spray your texture with water and use an acrylic roller or your favorite tamper to emboss the texture into the clay. NOTE: I cut my texture sheet into individual textures, but a I buy a second set to use as a whole sheet! Use the second from largest of the Sculpey circle cutters to cut out a circle of clay. Repeat step 2 and 3.

Step 3:

Use your selected cutter to cut a notch for the fringe at the bottom center of each circle. You can use an Exacto knife to cut this as well. Repeat for second earring.

Step 4:

Gently push the completed circles into the largest bowls shape on the Hollow Bead Maker. Bake as directed in Step 1.

Step 5:

Once the clay has baked and cooled, trim a section of the fringe to pull through the slot. You can use a little instant glue to hold the fringe in position. Repeat for other earring. (NOTE: I counted the threads to make sure that the fringe was the same width for both earrings)

Step 6:

Sheet out another piece of clay and texture as you did in Step 2. Use the next smallest cutter to cut out two pieces of this textured clay. Spread a little Bake n’ Bond on the baked clay and press the smaller circle lightly into place over the fringe. Do NOT press firmly into place yet!

Step 7:

Peel up the top center of this circle, add another drop of Bake n’ Bond and position the jump ring as shown.

Step 8:

Bake the completed earring, add the ear wires and you are set!