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Start by cutting the full stack of linked shapes from one thickness of clay, because the image pair shows a gold ball-stud top, a yellow disc, three cutout polygon links, and a solid blue triangle assembled as one long column rather than one solid shoulder-duster charm. Decide first whether you want to pierce every connector hole before baking or drill after cure, then cut both earring sets as matching flat slabs so the column hangs evenly.
A quick read on the clay method, surface finish, and effort level before you start gathering tools.
Dimensions, motif spacing, and step timing below are build-ready estimates inferred from the reference image and the listed technique. Verify measurements against your own setup before cutting or assembling.
Work in sequence so the form, thickness, surface detail, and finishing stay controlled from prep through bake.
Roll the yellow, pink, and blue clay to the same thickness so every linked section hangs in one consistent plane.
Cut the top disc, the three cutout middle links, and the bottom triangle for both earrings before you start piercing holes or sanding edges.
Pierce the connector holes while the pieces are still flat and compare the left and right sets side by side so the spacing matches.
Bake all of the pieces flat on a white tile and cool them fully before you test the link order with hardware.
Assemble the stack from the top down with gold jump rings, checking that the yellow disc and the three cutout links sit in the same front-facing plane.
Keep the finish glossy but light, because the long linked silhouette and color sequence already do most of the work.
Metal findings like posts, hooks, and jump rings may contain nickel or other allergens. If you have sensitive skin, choose surgical steel or titanium findings and test any sealant or coating on a small area before wearing.
Start with the core build kit, then add optional finishing or hardware only if it fits the version you want to make.
Matches the top disc and one of the open polygon links.
Needed for the center link that breaks up the yellow and blue stack.
Gets you close to the deep blue lower links and triangle tip.
Useful for the top disc that sits under the gold stud.
Helps you repeat the open geometric middle links cleanly.
Useful for the solid blue triangle at the bottom of the stack.
Matches the visible stud tops from the photos.
Needed to assemble the linked run after cure.
Helpful for marking connector holes before baking so the links line up cleanly.
Keeps the separate slabs flat before you assemble the dangles.
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