PROJECT: SHIBORI FIMO EARRINGS


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7: CLOSE YOUR CLAY CUTS Push your block back together to close the cuts you have made and gently roll. If needed, push the block back together using rulers or a flat surface.


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10: CUT YOUR CLAY Take your cutters and press them into the sheet of clay. You can use a layer of clingfilm over the clay to help stop untidy edges.


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8: SLICE YOUR CLAY Turn your clay block onto its side. Take your cutting blade and slice down your block, making each slice the thickness of a pound coin. Put these slices to one side.


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11: ADD HOLES TO YOUR CLAY AND BAKE Add any holes using a pick or blunt instrument. Carefully remove the excess clay and lift up your shapes. Bake your clay in an oven at 110°C for 30 mins.


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9: CONDITION AND ROLL YOUR CLAY Take 25g of Fimo clay, condition and roll out to the thickness of approximately 3mm and lay your sliced clay on top. Use your rolling pin to gently even out and bond the two clays together.


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12: NEATEN AND POLISH YOUR CLAY When cool, remove any rough edges using the grind ‘n’ polish set with water.


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