This photo is an example of inserting my handmade findings into my polymer clay pieces before baking them. My usual method was to make a hole for the finding and then bake or make no hole in my pieces and wire wrap after baking.
This simple set was completed in less than 2 hours. No need to wire wrap the pendants or the earrings.
Since I have begun using suede lace in place of chains or nylon string on some of my pieces, this technique is turning out to be quite useful and a great little time saver.
This project was a lot of fun. I'm making my own finding now. I use a hammer and steel block to flatten different areas of my pieces.
I am currently making necklaces through wire wrapping the stones, adding chains and topping them off with a homemade clasp finding. Guess my next step will be to hit the flea market.
Selling to friends has turned a nice profit but it's now time to expand. Since I live by the Pasadena Rose Bowl and they have a flea market every second Sunday of the month, that's where I'll start.
