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Create a striking, graphic statement earring by stacking individually cut geometric links. A polished gold-post stud supports a clean yellow disc, three open hexagonal links, and a solid blue triangular drop. Cut each module from an even 2.5 mm slab, using all-in-one cutters to register the connector holes cleanly before baking so the final columns hang in perfect alignment.
Each earring features a balanced progression of flat geometric shapes suspended from a polished gold ball stud: a yellow top disc, three hexagonal window links in yellow, hot pink, and royal blue, and a bold blue triangular drop. The entire column is linked together with matching gold jump rings, catching the light with a high-gloss finish while remaining beautifully lightweight.
Use the list to check tool size, hardware placement, pad width, and slab thickness against the piece you want to make before you buy.
The color stock and clay body choices that carry the visible design.
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.
A firmer polymer clay ideal for crisp details, pixel grids, and canes to prevent distortion during slicing and assembly.
A polymer clay safe glaze that seals the piece without becoming sticky over time.
Stencils, blades, and cutters for cleaner outlines.
Hole placement, bake surface, and oven check tools.
Helpful for marking connector holes before baking so the links line up cleanly.
Keeps the separate slabs flat before you assemble the dangles.
Useful for checking the real shelf temperature before baking detailed or supported polymer clay pieces.
Posts, jump rings, chain, and connectors that finish the piece.
Useful for the top disc that sits under the gold stud.
Matches the visible stud tops from the photos.
Needed to assemble the linked run after cure.
Needed for opening and closing jump rings cleanly during jewelry assembly.
Adhesives and attachment choices when the build needs them.
Optional surface products if you want to shift sheen, sand, or coat.
Build this as a modular slab build. Cut every shape from even 2.5 mm sheets, let the all-in-one cutters register the connector holes, and dry-fit the jump-ring order before you close the final assembly. The impact comes from the long linked rhythm and the color order, not from deep relief or surface texture.
Condition your polymer clay (Sculpey Soufflé is ideal here for a lightweight, velvety matte finish) until pliable. Roll the yellow, pink, and blue clay on 2.5 mm rails so every linked section starts at the same consistent thickness.
Apply a light dusting of cornstarch as a release agent to your cutters, then cut the top discs, the hexagonal links, and the bottom triangles. Use a small square cutter to punch out the center of each hexagon, creating clean, open frames.
Clear the connector holes using a hollow metal punch while the polymer clay is still raw, placing holes at the top and bottom of the circles and hexagons, and at the top apex of the triangles. Compare the left and right sets side by side to ensure the spacing matches perfectly.
Bake all of the polymer clay pieces flat on an unglazed ceramic tile according to the package directions, using an oven thermometer to ensure temperature accuracy. Cool them fully before proceeding to assembly.
If you choose to add a protective finish, apply a compatible water-based polyurethane like Varathane or UV resin. Never use solvent-based glazes or aerosol clear coats, which react with polymer clay plasticizers and become indefinitely sticky.
link the ball stud loop to the yellow disc, followed by the yellow, pink, and blue hexagonal links, and finally the blue triangle. Twist the jump rings closed until the ends meet flush.
Metal findings like posts, hooks, and jump rings may contain nickel or other allergens. If your wearer has sensitive skin, choose surgical steel or titanium findings and test any sealant or coating on a small spot before wearing.
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