Color blocking is one of my favorite trends and I’ve resigned myself to enjoying it via accessories these days. I spotted a fun gray & yellow bangle in a magazine and when I couldn’t find it online I went on a quest to create a similar version.
I’m not going to lie – my “process” is a little embarrassing. I rolled out the clay with a Sharpie marker on my daughter’s sticker book.
Supplies: Two colors of oven bake clay, something to roll with (like a Sharpie), a ruler and a knife
Step 1: Work the clay in your hands until it’s pliable. Then roll out each clay color to about 23 inches long. This may vary based on the size of your wrist. Don’t get the width of the clay too thin. The bangle will hold together better if it’s thicker.
Step 2: Use the ruler to cut the clay into a diagonal piece.
Step 3: Put the two colors together. Roll over one side of the clay with your Sharpie to help the colors stick together. You can put the other 2 pieces together for another bangle (stack ‘em!) or save for a future project.
Step 4: Form into a circle, press the ends together, and bake according to package directions.
Note: To get the size just right, put a bangle you already own on top of the clay to make sure it’s not too big or too small. The first couple I made ended up too big because I was wrapping the clay around my old bangle for sizing.
I think I need to take a pottery class because working with this stuff is so relaxing. There are so many fun color combinations to try – pink & red, blue & green, and something with purple of course!
Great bangles – and I love your technical tutorial!!
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I just finsihed making my own bracelets from this tutorial. Thank you! That was fun. I made purple/silver and blue/silver.
LOVE THESE – I must try this out – my daughter would love to give it a go too.
So many possibilities – thanks for sharing
Lowri :-)
Doesn’t take you long to get your design mojo back Stephanie. Love your style!
Anne xx
I have clay that’s been sitting in my desk drawer forever–totally going to try this! (Although somehow, I don’t think mine will look nearly as nice as yours.) I love bangles, but I have freakishly tiny wrists (the only part of me that is tiny), so I can’t buy them in stores.
that looks awesome! i’m loving me some color blocking, too.
I love the yellow and grey, will have to try this soon, I even have a package or two laying around…great idea!
I think you are very clever to have made these Steph! They look just lovely.
Ronnie xo
Adoring the bright colors on these!
Love it Stephanie! You are so creative. And I admit to having used my kids markers to roll polymer clay before too. So you are not alone :)
These are amazing!! What a great tutorial!
p.s. I’m giving away ad space today :)
One of these days I’m going to pick up some clay and try it out! I’m not really sure why I haven’t yet because I think I would really enjoy it.