More Earrings and this time Brooches

I often get a little obsessed making certain things. I make lots and lots and lots all at once. Right now I'm really into Polymer Clay, especially considering the kind Birthday Present my Mum gave me. This time I also made some larger flowers for Brooches. I love mixing Polymer Clay, adding a bit of this colour and that, perhaps a bit more white. At least this time I didn't make the mistake of baking it at too high a temperature. Hmmm, how many Earrings and Brooches does one girl need?!

On a whim

I saw a tutorial online for button earrings yesterday over at Sew Hip and I just had to have a go. Fortunately, I've a stash of self cover buttons and earring posts so off I went to play. I've always told the Mr there's a good reason I collect craft supplies, although I'm sure he's not convinced...

It was a little fiddly to cover the buttons but once I got the hang of it, it was quite fun. I got the Dremel out to remove the plastic shanks and then glued on the earring posts. I've patiently waited the 24 hours for the glue to dry and now they are ready to wear. Hurrah!

I wasn't finished with making earrings though - I often do things in batches before moving onto my next project (obsessive much?! me?!). I got out a silicon mould I've had for an absolute age and my Polymer Clay and mixed up some pretty colours.

I then baked them, however, I made a complete rookie error and baked them at the Fahrenheit temperature when our oven is Celsius. Ooopsie! I had to start again, burnt Polymer Clay is not a good look. Fortunately, I got it right the second time and now I have lots of pretty flower earrings too!