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While I wait for some real diamonds these will do!
I like stud earrings and I just thought these would be a bit of fun!

Posted by Nikki B. Published See Nikki B.'s 7 projects »
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  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 1
    Step 1

    Draw out a diamond shape on a piece of cardboard to make a template. The size should be roughly 1cm.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut this out using a craft knife and a metal ruler to get sharp lines.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 3
    Step 3

    Place a piece of baking paper on a board. This makes it easier to transfer the shaped clay on to a baking sheet and stops it sticking. Roll out a small piece of oven bake clay to an even thickness of about 5mm.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 4
    Step 4

    Place the cardboard diamond template on the clay and press down lightly. This will stop it moving around as you cut. Using a sharp craft knife cut around the template. Repeat so you have you have two shapes the same.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 5
    Step 5

    Bake according to the instructions on the clay and allow to cool.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 6
    Step 6

    Use sandpaper or a nail file smooth the edges of the diamond shapes.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 7
    Step 7

    Using a fine line pen draw on lines to look like the facets on a cut diamond.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 8
    Step 8

    Once the ink is dry. Turn the shapes over and a dot of strong glue on to the back of each one.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 9
    Step 9

    Glue on your earring posts.

  • How to make a pair of shrink plastic earrings. Diamond Shape Earrings - Step 10
    Step 10

    Allow the glue to dry and you are all done!

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