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Start with one navy mushroom silhouette and layer the hot-pink cap and yellow spots on top, because the pair reads as a flat stepped mushroom with one direct top ring rather than a chain earring or sculpted cap. Keep the top hole centered in the cap before baking so the stem hangs straight after assembly.
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 a navy sheet and cut both mushroom silhouettes from the same template so the pair stays matched.
Cut the white stem centers and set them into the lower stem area before you add the cap pieces.
Layer the hot-pink caps and yellow spots on top of the navy bases, keeping the top hole area clear.
Pierce the hanging point in the cap before baking so the mushroom will hang straight from one ring.
Bake the pair flat on a tile, cool them fully, and clear the top holes only if they tighten during cure.
Add the silver stud tops and one connector ring after cure, then leave the finish satin or lightly buffed.
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 bright mushroom cap color that dominates the pair.
Needed for the bright cap spots that keep the mushroom readable at a glance.
Useful for the dark outer mushroom silhouette and stem border.
Needed for the bright stem center that sits inside the navy silhouette.
Helps you roll even slabs before layering the cap and stem pieces.
Keeps the mushroom pair light and matched so the direct top ring does not pull one side lower.
Best for keeping the stepped cap edge and the narrow stem corners sharp.
Matches the silver stud top visible in both images.
Useful for the direct top ring connection between the stud and the mushroom slab.
Useful for piercing the hanging point before baking so the connector sits on the true centerline.
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GlueMany makers reach for a two-part epoxy when they want slower setup time for post placement. Treat every adhesive as a test-first choice, especially if the clay, finding, finish, or prep routine changes.
PostsUse flat-pad posts with clear material specs when you want a common, easy-to-source assembly starting point. If you add titanium, verify the listing details and material spec before you position it as a separate hardware option.
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