okay, another anthro knock off...i just couldn't resist this one because it's so similar to my antler necklace. the photo on the left is my inspiration from anthropologie: crowned stag earrings for $198!! you can find it here . the photo on the right is my cheapo version made out of sculpey.
supplies:
-2 fish hook earrings
-2 jump rings
-polymer clay
-(2) 1 inch pieces of wire
-pliers
-paint (optional)
it's really pretty simple, just shape the clay into the general shape of the antler. then gradually start to the taper everything down so it doesn't look so chunky (unless you want it to look that way). bake according to the clay you're using. using your pliers, make a small loop on one end of each piece of wire. insert the straight end of the wire into the end of the antler after you finish sculpting it. attach the antlers to the fish hooks using the jump rings.
i used some gloss white nail polish as a finish on mine but you could make them any color...
and that's it..seriously...you just made a knock off of $200 earrings for probably less than $5!? crazy right? i mean sure the anthro version is a lot more thin/delicate looking than mine and made out of mammoth ivory but still...i'd rather have my $5 version.
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These are amazing! I was considering buying some clay before seeing this, but now I am completely convinced.
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sculpey is the best, there are so many different jewelry ideas you can make out of clay!!
DeleteI couldn't agree more. FIMO and POLYMER CLAY have become my most FAVORITE medium to work with, without a doubt!
DeleteThat is soooo amazing. Looks awesome!! I need to make these, and wear for hunting season, show some support for the hubby, you know!! :) Newest follower!!
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DeleteThanks for stopping by!! In the spirit of hunting season I think you should make them neon orange!!
What a great idea! I love anything stag right now, actually always! Thanks for the post, who knew clay could be so glamorous?!
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I'm having such a hard to sculpting them, but I haven't been working with clay long. I hope I get the hang of it! These are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI know I'm late to the party, but these are great! Found them via Pinterest :) I'm not a huge antler girl, so I think I'll try making a pair and painting them like red coral. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh, and mammoth ivory? Hilarious ;)
Cheap Earrings For Women i just couldn't resist this one because it's so similar to my antler necklace.
ReplyDeleteAny tips on how to sculpt these beauties? I am really struggling to get a good antler shape. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMe too! It's a little tough to get it just right...
DeleteIt's a little-known fact that most nail polishes can permanently ruin polymer clay in the long-term. I'm trying to share this with as many people as possible because it's important to know. I hope your cool stag antlers earrings didn't get ruined, though! That would be a shame!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try to make the antlers out of PMC (precious metal clay). I like your design. Georgia Browne
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