How I Create My Earrings: Behind the Sparkle ✨

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Shaping Petals from Polymer Clay

How I Create Earrings From Start to Finish

Step 1: Inspiration Strikes 🌈

To create may earrings, it starts with inspiration! Inspiration can come from anywhere—a colour in nature, a bold print, a mood board, or even a pair of funky socks. My phone is always with me, taking photos of nature and things that inspire me and my designs

Step 2: Choosing the Perfect Palette

I mix all my colours by hand from primary polymer clay blocks. No pre-made colours here—just me, some colour theory, and a whole lot of experimenting.

💡 Favourite combos:

Pink + blush + gold leaf
Deep navy + speckled white
Mustard Yellow + Gold shimmer

Flat lay of artisan earrings by Crumbs and Sparkles, highlighting blue teardrop and blush pink styles with gold accents.

Close-up of Crumbs and Sparkles polymer clay earrings featuring round, square, and abstract shapes in marbled yellow hues.

Step 3: Shaping & Sculpting

Once the colours are ready, I roll and cut them into shapes—arches, flowers, drops, you name it! Every piece is smoothed, textured, and detailed by hand. This is where each design becomes truly unique.

Cherries Being Cut from Polymer Clay

Step 4: Into the Oven 🔥

After shaping, it’s baking time. I use ceramic tiles or trays to bake each batch at just the right temperature (too hot and they burn, too cool and they’re brittle!).

Once cooled, I sand every edge and surface by hand to keep things smooth and soft on the ears.

Step 5: Assembly Magic 🔩

Here’s where the magic happens add jump rings, hypoallergenic studs, gold hoops, or beaded dangles to complete the look. I use only nickel-free, sensitive-skin-safe findings to keep them comfy all day long.

Polymer Clay Half Daisies Being Assembled with Gold Findings

Step 6: Ready to Sparkle 💌

Once polished, each pair is packaged in eco-friendly materials—ready to be gifted or worn right away. I love seeing the final pieces leave the studio and find their new homes.