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Polymer Clay Jewelry
Colorful clay beads baked and threaded into necklaces and bracelets your child designs themselves.
Ages 4+20 min plus baking prep
What you'll need
- Polymer clay (Fimo or Sculpey) in pastel colors
- A small rolling pin or smooth bottle
- A wooden skewer or toothpick
- Baking tray lined with parchment
- Elastic cord or waxed string
- Scissors
How to make it
- 1
Warm the clay in your hands until soft.
- 2
Roll small balls, discs, or tube shapes for beads.
- 3
Poke a hole through each bead with the skewer.
- 4
Adult only: bake according to the package instructions and let cool completely.
- 5
Thread the beads onto elastic and tie a secure knot.
Tip
Marble two colors together for pretty swirled beads.