Jewelry-Making with Polymer Clay Art
This course offers a hands-on, expert-led introduction to the versatile world of Polymer Clay Jewelry. Guided by artist Deema Tabaza, students will learn the full lifecycle of a clay project—from raw material and shaping to the technical baking process and final assembly of wearable art.
What You Will Learn
Material Mastery: Understand the unique properties of polymer clay and the essential toolkit required to manipulate it effectively.
Precision Shaping: Learn step-by-step techniques for cutting, molding, and refining clay shapes into stylish earring designs.
Structural Integrity: Master the “securing” process to ensure your designs remain intact and learn how to prep attachment points for hardware.
Professional Finishing: Discover how to clean up “unwanted” clay artifacts for a smooth, high-end look.
The Baking Process: Gain the technical knowledge of precise oven temperatures and timing—the most critical step in ensuring your jewelry is durable and flexible rather than brittle.
Assembly & Hardware: Learn how to properly attach earring hooks and findings to transform your clay pieces into functional jewelry.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Introduction to Polymer Clay ArtIn this video, we get to know Ms. Deema and learn about her beginnings in the art world and how she started working with polymer clay. She will also show us some of her current projects and explain what we will be learning throughout this course, as well as the essential tools we’ll need for working with polymer clay1
- Making Polymer Clay Earrings Step-by-Step1
- Securing Polymer Clay and Preparing Earrings1
- Final Stage of Polymer Clay Projects1
- Tips for ArtistsIn this video, Miss Roua shares a set of valuable tips for artists, and talks about what art means to her, how it influences a person’s life, and how it can help develop creativity and artistic skills.1
Target audiences
- Aspiring Jewelry Designers: Anyone interested in starting a small business (like an Etsy shop) or making personalized, handmade gifts for friends and family.
- DIY Crafters: People who already enjoy crafts like scrapbooking or resin art and want to expand their skills into a medium that is durable and functional.
- Tactile Learners: Those who enjoy working with their hands, sculpting, and "playing" with materials to create 3D objects.
- Fashion & Style Enthusiasts: People who want to create unique accessories that match their specific wardrobe or personal style.