Polymer Clay Heart Beads
Wear your heart on your sleeve when you create your own Polymer Clay Heart Beads from Candace Jedrowicz. String some on a bracelet or even a necklace for a fun twist on a boring outfit. Polymer clay craft ideas have never looked so good or been this fun to create.
Materials:
- Polymer clay – any color(s) you like
- Polymer clay molding compound
- Fine glitter – in the same colors as your clay
- Needle tool or toothpick
- Crochet needle to smooth the clay
- Talc powder
- Spray bottle with water
Instructions:
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Make a small flattish heart shape from clay and bake it according to directions.
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Dust the heart with powder. Condition a piece of the molding compound and press it over the heart. Remove the heart and bake the mold according to the directions.
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Condition clay by smashing it in your fingers and rolling it in your palms.
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Roll the soft clay in glitter and repeat the conditioning to work it in. Repeat until it’s glittery enough for your liking.
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Spritz the mold and press a small amount of clay in it. Pop the clay out of the mold and repeat.
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Put the 2 hearts back to back and smooth the edges with the crochet needle.
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Use the needle tool to make a hole in the bead for stringing.
- Bake according to directions.
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