Making polymer clay rings

Jewelry is now very popular not only among teenage girls, but also among adult women. Handmade rings are of particular value for lovers of original accessories.

Anyone can learn how to make polymer clay rings. The main thing is to prepare in advance all the tools and materials that will be useful in the work.

1. Polymer clay. To create rings, you should use quality material from trusted manufacturers. The assortment of most companies has a large selection of colors. In addition, quality clay can be mixed to achieve the desired shade.
2. Rolling pin. This tool is used to roll out clay. You can also use a special pasta machine instead.
3. Stacks. Sharp stacks come in handy if there is a need to further decorate the product and make it more realistic.
4. Fittings. Special metal bases can also be used to create some types of rings. You can find workpieces in suitable sizes at craft stores.
5. Varnish. A special varnish for polymer clay can be used on request. It helps to make jewelry more durable and beautiful. High quality clear varnish can also be found in craft stores.

A great craft option for beginners is a simple solid ring without unnecessary decor. A master class on creating such an accessory is as follows.

1. Before starting work, you need to knead the clay in your hands. You can use one or several colors.
2. A dense circle is formed from this material.
3. It is necessary to carefully make a hole in it. To do this, the clay is first pierced with a toothpick. Further, the puncture site is expanded with it.
4. The hole is enlarged with a stack. You can also use a pen or any smooth stick instead.
5. The prepared ring is put on the finger. This allows you to give it the perfect shape.
6. Finished rings are fired at the temperature indicated on the clay package.

Such original jewelry is in trend now. Therefore, many are interested in how such accessories are created. The workflow looks very simple.

1. To begin with, you need to make a blank out of thin wire or plasticine. It should fit the size of the person wearing the ring.
2. Next, this blank is wrapped with green polymer clay.
3. Two circles are attached to the base, which will act as eyes.
4. The junction of the individual parts is neatly smoothed out.
5. The free edges of the ring are given the shape of the legs. This is done using a stack.
6. The ring is baked in the oven.
7. Further, the accessory, if desired, can be decorated by drawing the pupils and mouth of the frog. Any waterproof tool can be used for this.

Lovers of jewelry with animals will also like this beautiful snake ring. Even a novice master can do it.

1. Flexible wire is used to create the base of the ring. She should keep her shape well.
2. The workpiece must be bent, giving it the shape of a snake.
3. Next, the required part of the wire is cut off from the base of the coil.
4. After that, the material is “wrapped” in clay.
5. The workpiece is rolled out, narrowing it to the tail.
6. Next, a small triangle is made from a small piece of clay. He will play the role of a reptile's head.
7. The triangle is attached to the workpiece. The attachment point is carefully smoothed. After that, on the basis of the craft, the eyes and nose are outlined.
8. To make the clay harden a little, the workpiece is sent to the refrigerator.
9. The hardened craft is wrapped around a finger or base of a suitable size. In the process, the snake's body is gently bent.
10. The snake's body is covered with a textured pattern. To do this, you can use a regular needle or stack. You can speed up the process by using a floral mesh. It is applied to the clay, lightly pressed into the serpentine body.
11. The ring can be additionally decorated with beaded eyes, but this is not necessary.

Besides the suggested ideas, there are others that you can use as inspiration.

A ring decorated with a fragile polymer clay flower will appeal to many jewelry lovers. The basis for its creation will be a soft white material.

1. First you need to make a template for the future flower. Individual parts are drawn on paper and cut out.
2. Next, the white clay is rolled out with a rolling pin. Petals are cut from this blank.
3. With the help of a thin needle or toothpick, light strokes are outlined on the basis of the flower.
4. Three large parts are connected to each other.
5. After that, you can proceed to the formation of the second tier. Two more identical parts are laid on top.
6. Next, you need to round off the edges of the core. This detail is placed in the center of the flower.
7. A small ball is formed from clay of the same color. A small groove is made in the middle of this part.
8. After that, you need to take a yellow pastel in your hands. With a sharp blade, you need to sharpen a little shavings from it.This material is used to paint round billets.
9. The yellow part is placed in the upper petal of the core. It is tucked neatly. The center piece should be half hidden.
10. The antennae of the future core are also tinted with a yellow material.
11. Separately, you need to prepare red pastel shavings. The rest of the core petals are tinted with this material.
12. The finished flower is laid on foil and sent to bake.

Such a decoration can be made with your daughter. The process of creating it looks very simple.

1. First you need to knead the white clay. A thin cord is formed from it.
2. This part is cut into equal parts using a stack.
3. A round chamomile base is formed from one element. The rest are shaped into droplets.
4. Decorate these petals with a toothpick.
5. Further, the textured details are attached to the base of the flower. This is done with a toothpick.
6. The middle of the flower is made of yellow material.
7. They also give it the desired texture with a toothpick.
8. A ladybug is made of red material.
9. A black head is attached to the body of the insect. The same material is used to create points.
10. The finished ladybug must be seated on any of the chamomile petals.

The flower is baked in the oven and varnished. After this preparation, it is attached to a metal base.

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