I recently rediscovered a little box of shells that I smuggled across the Mexican boarder (totally illegal I know) a few years ago when we took a trip to Puerto Vallarta. I was sifting through them wondering what I was going to do with them and I came across this great little piece of coral (shown above). I realized it was the perfect "stamp" for polymer clay. I began playing around with a few designs and this is what I came up with... What you will need:
- Neutral polymer clay colors
- A piece of coral (obviously not everyone smuggles coral across the border like me, so a rough rock will work too)
- A polymer clay bead piercing tool (you can also use a toothpick)
- A thin bracelet to use as a guideline
- Razor
Start by conditioning your clay. Roll out a long tube of clay, which will be the bracelet. For more details on how to do this, see this post. Use your guideline bracelet and determine how big you are going to make it. Use the razor to slice off the remainder. 
Gently join the two ends together.
Take the piece of coral (or rough rock) and gently stamp your bracelet, giving it a coral like appearance.
I love how unique each bracelet turned out, each being different than the one made prior. I will be wearing these often!
23 comments:
They turned out lovely.
Simple, beautiful and unique. Love them!!
You always have the best DIY jewelry! Thanks for sharing, I hope your week is going well!
That is so cool Linds! I love the look you created! Very fun!
so great! i def am going to try this!!
Those are lovely!! Thanks for sharing!
So smart!
I love this!! So glad you shared it with us! Might have to run out today and finally get some clay. :)
What a great idea to give the bracelets some texture! I love how they turned out! And look at you naughty girl smuggling coral across the border! :)
I love this. Totally makes me think of a coral reef =)
- Sarah
A Girl In Transit
Oh my gosh. So cute. I imagine wearing this with a long spring inspired maxi dress.
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these are so, so creative!
and they look so simple too.
great post.
xx jes, www.twosmuppies.com
Always know it's going to be something fun when I see clay in your post!
I found your blog and I liked it very much!! Your work is fantastic!! Best regards from Greece!!
SO clever! I would never have thought of this. I love how many ways there are to personalise them. You are so creative!
xoAmy
Yet again, what a great tutorial! I think I need to pick up some clay soon...
These turned out lovely--it's hard to believe they're made with clay!
Oh i love this! I am sooo NOT a crafty person, but I feel like I could almost do something with this clay. Maybe i should buy some. You make the cutest things with it!
I love it! =)
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so beautiful!! so creative!!
- aimee
swellMayde
I love love love this! I think i have all of these things so i'm going to try this some point over the weekend!
i want one !!! love this idea :)
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