Pearls and Swirls Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips

Create two BRONZclay™ charms according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like most metal clays, BRONZclay must be fired in a kiln. BRONZclay shrinks approximately 20% from package to finished product. When you create your pieces, keep this in mind.
Use a decorative rubber stamp or texture plate to create a design in the BRONZclay.
Use the bead reamer to enlarge the holes in the pearls. Submerge the pearl in a shallow bowl of water while reaming, and work from both sides for best result.

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

Suggested Supplies

1 strand [use 2] #20-638-09-363 Freshwater Pearl Beads, 8mm Faceted Potato
1 ea #87-151-100 BRONZclay™, 100 grams (Bronze)
1 ea #87-197 Coal Carbon, 2lbs.
1 pair [use 1 pair] #34-063-41 French Hook Ear Wire, Niobium (Bronze)
1 100 [use 2] #37-099-20-6 Head Pin, 2", Standard, Ball End (Antiqued Brass Plated)