DIY Rose bud earrings

Joanns was having a sale on there clay so I picked up 4 blocks not knowing what I would do with it, just knowing I was getting a good deal :). I've been wanting to play with it ever since I got it and had the idea to make some earrings out of it. So I sat down and started practicing making roses out of the clay. It's not really difficult but it took me a couple of times to get the hang of it & get them to how I liked. I'm so happy with the outcome that I thought I'd share. Hope you enjoy!

Materials
Clay (any color you like)
rhinestones (optional)
plated silver for the studs (package shown bellow)
earring backs
Clear nail polish
Hot Glue

                                                         First start of with a small ball of clay.

                                          Then flatten the ball and place your wire in the clay.

                                                          Cut off the excess around it.

                                Roll the clay tightly around so that it will stick to your wire.

                                          For each petal you want to start off with a small ball.

                                         Flatten your ball in between 2 fingers and then slightly roll.

                                                         Place on the base of your rose.

                          As you continue to make petals you will want to squeeze the excess clay off.

                               This is what it will look like as you add more petals,
            add as many or few as you like I call these rose buds because I only added a few.

Make sure you cut off the excess on the back of the flower so that it is flat and will sit flesh with your ear when you try them on. I found it much easier to do small roses for earrings because when I first made them bigger they were too heavy for studs. Once your rose is how you like bake in the oven following the instructions on your clay, mine was 30 minutes at 230 degrees. Then Add a rhinestone with some hot glue if you like & apply a coat of clear nail polish and you have a cute pair of earrings! have fun! =)

 

                                       I aslo made a purple pair for my wonderful friend Heather.

 

Then I was having too much fun so I made matching rings :) All I did for these was make a bigger rose and then glue it to the ring base.

If you have any questions just let me know! Have a wonderful week =)

-Kayla