Cupcake Earrings Tutorial

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Easy tutorial on how to make cute cupcake earrings out of sculpey.

FAQ:
-Sculpey is a type of polymer clay. Other brands include Fimo and Premo and others. Polymer clay bakes at low temperatures compared to traditional clays and can be set in the oven which makes it perfect for crafts. For hardening your creations just follow the directions that comes on the package of clay. Sculpey and other polymer clays can be found at most hobby and craft stores. I buy mine at Michael's.
-Earring hooks and other jewelry findings can be purchased at Michael's arts and crafts store, other craft and hobby stores, beading shops and online.
-Do not use play-doh, it is not pretty. Trust me.
-Do not use the microwave. PLEASE follow the instructions on your clay.
-It is perfectly fine to bake your creations with the metal findings in them, just be careful when you take them out of the oven. Sculpey will shrink just a little when it is baked so make sure all of your findings are securely fastened with superglue.
-I sometimes color my white clay with a little bit of acrylic paint. I haven't found any problems with this method so far. To do this just mix a small amount in with your clay until it is evenly distributed. If you want to paint the outside of your creation wait until after you have baked it and it has cooled.

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