Mmmmm, mellowcreme pumpkins, the yummy little sugar bombs that are really just candy corn kicked up a notch! In homage to these tasty Halloween treats, how about a fun, easy craft that is cheap and makes enough to share with your friends?
p.s. yep, spelled "mellocreme" wrong.
D'oh!
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Separate the orange clay into enough pieces for 10 - 12 pairs of earrings. Roll each piece into a rough ball shape.
2
Using the round nose pliers, twist the eye pins into a curly shape, making sure each is approximately the same length. Make the same amount as the orange balls in the last step.
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Squish the curly part of the eye pin into the orange ball. Cover wire completely with clay, rounding with your fingers as you go.
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Add a small amount of green clay, gently pressing it around the wire into a stem shape. Make sure to leave the “eye†in the pin visible. If necessary, use a toothpick or skewer to clean out the hole.
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Use the toothpick (or skewer) to gently roll creases into the orange ball.
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Wallah! A tiny pumpkin! Repeat steps for each earring.
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Place earrings on parchment lined tray and bake according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Pumpkin charms, all baked. They look a little dull, so…
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Place earrings eye pin side down in Styrofoam. Gently brush on Sculpey Glaze. Allow to dry upside down. Once they’re turned over, add a little more Glaze around the top if needed.
10
Attach the ear wire (French hook) with a jump ring and pliers.
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If making enough to share with your friends, poke holes in a business card with a pin, then slide the ear wire through. Fold the top end of the business card down and place in a cute little bag.