Polymer Clay UFO Dangle Earrings

You'd better BELIEVE these handmade Polymer Clay UFO Dangle Earrings are out of this world!

The truth is out there... and the truth is that one of my favorite things to make with polymer clay right now is jewelry! I am loving this sparkling new pair of UFO Dangle Earrings, and have been so excited to share them with you. No matter how new you are to working with clay, this is a VERY simple project and can be customized to fit your personal style. What better way to declare your belief in aliens than with a new pair of UFO earrings?!

To make your own Polymer Clay UFO Earrings, you will need these supplies:

• UFO Clay Cutters
• Sculpey III Polymer Clay - Silver, Granny Smith
• Ceramic Tile or Oven-Safe Work Mat
• Clay Roller with Roller Thickness or 2 Craft Sticks
• Holographic Glitter Powder
• 18mm Circle Clay Cutter
• Gloss Glaze or UV Resin (optional)
• Adhesive
• 10mm Jump Rings
• Earring Posts
• Jewelry Pliers

Use a clay roller with 2-3mm thickness rings or line 2 craft sticks parallel to each other with the block of green clay in between. Flatten the clay into a large rectangle or oval.

Tip: If you work directly on a ceramic tile or baking mat, you don't have to worry about transferring your project when it's time to bake the clay. This significantly reduces the chances of you dropping, misshaping or ruining your project in the process.

Use a small brush or a fingertip and rub green holographic glitter powder over the surface of the clay. The glitter sticks to the clay really well!

Place the "beam" cutter from the UFO Clay Cutter Set over the clay and press it straight down. Pull the cutter straight up. If the clay stays down, leave it there. If it comes up with the cutter, be careful how you remove it. Poking through the top to push the clay out will leave dents or holes in your work. If necessary, you can re-roll the clay and start over. 

Here's a few tricks & tips for cutting clay that have worked for me:

• Place a piece of plastic wrap over the clay first, and then cut the clay.
• Dust the cutter with cornstarch or baking powder. Tap to remove the excess before cutting.
• The clay or workspace might be too warm. Put the clay in the fridge or freezer to cool it down before cutting. 

Carefully peel away the excess clay and leave the earring pieces in place. It's ok if the edges of the earrings look a little rough. Just make sure to remove all of the excess clay. 

If you are working on a ceramic tile or baking mat, leave the pieces in place until after they're baked.

Use a toothpick or a small circle cutter to make holes in the top of earring pieces.

Use a clay roller with 2-3mm thickness rings or line 2 craft sticks parallel to each other with the block of silver clay in between. Flatten the clay into a large rectangle or oval.

Use a small brush or a fingertip to cover the surface of the clay with silver holographic glitter powder. Add a little at a time, and keep applying until completely covered.

Place the larger UFO cutter from the UFO Clay Cutter Set over the clay and press it straight down. Pull the cutter straight up. If the clay stays down, leave it there. If it comes up with the cutter, be careful how you remove it. Poking through the top to push the clay out will leave dents or holes in your work. If necessary, you can re-roll the clay and start over. 

Carefully peel away the excess clay and leave the UFO pieces in place. It's ok if the edges of the earrings look a little rough. Just make sure to remove all of the excess clay. 

Use a toothpick or a small circle cutter to make a hole in the bottom part of the center "light" on both of the UFO pieces.

Preheat your oven and bake the earring pieces. Most polymer clays are usually baked at 275º for 15 minutes per quarter inch thickness, but refer to your specific clay packaging directions to make sure. Once baked, let the pieces cool completely before handling.

Carefully remove the earring pieces from the ceramic tile or baking mat. Use a fine sandpaper or a nail file to clean up the edges of the earring pieces.

To give the earrings a shiny and professional-looking finish, apply a coat of gloss glaze or UV Resin to the surface with a toothpick.

• If using glaze, apply it to the clay in thin coats (30 minutes between each coat). Give the earrings 24 hours to dry completely.
• If using UV resin, apply a thin coat over the earrings, and cure under a UV light according to package directions.

Turn the top earring pieces over, and attach an earring post to the center using strong adhesive and/or UV resin.

Use pliers to open a 10-12mm jump ring for each earring. Hook the rings through the holes in the earring sets. Close the jump rings with the pliers.

Making jewelry out of polymer clay is a lot of fun, and so easy! I would love to hear what you think about these Polymer Clay UFO Dangle Earrings and who you would want to share some with! As always, I would love to see your creations! Tag me on Instagram and Facebook, and leave a comment or photo on my project pin!

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