Clay Bangles

Super Simple Jewelry

Posted by GMC Group

Skill Level
Beginner

Create tons of colorful bangles in all shapes and sizes to stack up and down your arms or mix with other bracelets to make your perfect look.

1

To measure the size for your bangle, wrap a narrow strip of paper around the widest part of your hand. Mark the point where the paper meets with a pencil, then tape it together at the mark. You also can use another bangle for reference, using a measuring tape to measure the length.
2

Rub the clay between your hands to soften it. On a flat, clean surface, roll the clay back and forth with your hands, creating a long tube, as if you were rolling Play-Doh® into a snake.
3

Using the paper bangle or other bangle for reference, wrap the clay around the circle to measure the needed circumference. Be careful not to press too hard and distort the shape of the paper bangle.
4

Use a straight razor or X-Acto knife to cut both ends of the clay tube, making sure you leave enough clay to close the circle.
5

Gently push the clay ends together to seal the circle.
6

Support the bangle with one hand while using the fingers of your other hand to lightly roll the clay at the seam to smooth that section of the clay. Reshape as needed into a circle, smooth out any bumps or inconsistencies, then bake according to the manufacturer’s instructions.