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I've been trying to find and grow everlasting flowers (Helichrysum) in the garden for a while. Even if they are just annuals in my northern garden. When dried they can be used in real flower jewelry (see my tutorial) . But there is another alternative! ...

Everlasting Flower Polymer Clay Earrings Tutorial  More Recent Articles Everlasting Flower Polymer Clay Earrings Tutorial I've been trying to find and grow everlasting flowers (Helichrysum) in the garden for a while. Even if they are just annuals in my northern garden. When dried they can be used in real flower jewelry (see my tutorial) . But there is another alternative! Make everlasting flower polymer clay jewelry instead! The tutorial by someone called Funny Monkey on this Russian site is worth a look! The designer does not explain how to to get the color blends.  Use the Skinner blend technique for this. Check out my post with the tutorial links here. I think she could have made the mauve color a bit lighter and more translucent to better match the real everlasting flower she was using as her inspiration. You can just barely see the yellow in the picture above. The picture also shows the step before the wires are bent into ear wires (see this previous tutorial of mine for all in one rondelle earrings).  Use a simple mandrel like a dowel or your large bail forming pliers to curve the wire. She did a great job at the back of the earrings! Before You Go: How to Make Wisteria Polymer Clay Earrings How to Make a Pretty Flower Polymer Clay Bead Polymer Clay Wreath with Flowers Earrings Tutorial ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts How to Make a Steampunk Polymer Clay Elephant Colorful Polymer Clay Jewelry by Anarina Anar Loom Bracelet in Channel Cuff Tutorial   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Loom Bracelet in Channel Cuff Tutorial Famous Painting Inspired Embroidered Pendants by Thimble Thistle Winner of the Craft Show Business Book Giveaway Faberge Inspired Polymer Clay Easter Egg Pendant Tutorial Easy Rainbow Beaded Necklace Tutorial How to Make a Stacked Paper Ring Tutorial How to Make a Steampunk Polymer Clay Elephant     Contact Me • Past Issues • Join This List • Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.