Use this as a maker reference, not a final spec. Before you rely on it, check your clay brand's instructions, seller details, and manufacturer safety guidance for your own setup.
Start with an off-white terrazzo slab and gold huggie hoops, because the image pair shows flat chip-pattern arches hung directly from huggies rather than from separate stud toppers. Press the pink, yellow, and navy chips into one base sheet first, then cut both arches from that same slab so the chip size and density stay matched.
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.
Press the chips into one off-white sheet and roll just enough to seat them flush without smearing the colors into stripes.
Cut both mini arches from that finished slab, then remove the inner openings while the pair is still on the same setup so the chip density stays balanced.
Pierce the top hanging holes before baking and keep them close enough to the crown that the huggies support the arch without tipping it forward.
Bake the arches flat on a tile, cool them fully, and leave the face matte unless a specific photo later proves more shine.
Attach the small gold huggies after cure and compare the left and right hangs before closing the hinges fully.
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.
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Gets you close to the cream terrazzo base.
Covers the bright pink terrazzo chips.
Useful for the yellow terrazzo chips.
Needed for the dark terrazzo chips that sharpen the contrast.
Helps press the chip slab flush without overmixing it.
Makes it easier to keep the small arch shape and the inner opening clean.
Matches the compact gold huggie hardware in the image pair.
Read the technique guides that matter most for building this piece, refining the finish, or avoiding the most common mistakes.
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Use 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.
Many 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.
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