Make Paperclay Hearts for Jewelry || @KimVanAntwerp

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What you'll need Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this Jumprope. Creative Paperclay Buy Paper Towels and water Prismacolor Pencils Buy Mod Podge Sandpaper, 220 Or 320 Grit Clay Blade Or Regular Knife 20g Wire, 5-minute Epoxy See All

Get App Moisturize hands before starting to help keep clay from sticking & drying out. 1 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Have a cup of water to tap finger in as the clay dries and a wet paper towel to wrap working clay. 2 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Cut a slab of clay from the end, stuff a wet towel into package, wrap and set aside. 3 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App I'm starting with a piece of clay about 1 x 1 x 1/2". 4 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App For a matching pair, roll a log and cut in half. Put one piece under the wet paper towel. 5 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App The surface will have cracks. Tap lightly with water and roll firmly. Repeat till smooth. 6 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Pinch one end, start to roll and define the tip. A drop of water tames cracks. 7 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App A good sno-cone shape--pinch then flatten. Use a blade or knife to cut the crease, rocking to even. 8 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Gently pull lobes apart, tap & pinch to round the squared cut edges. Keep rolling the tip too. 9 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Fingers are the perfect shape to contour the heart. Use a drop of water to massage away cracks. 10 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Bumps are less a problem than cracks. A 'pretty good' shape will be refined after drying. 11 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App The back of your fingernail or a round tool smooths the curves & surface. 12 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Make several, then set aside to dry several hours. This candle warmer helps speed drying. 13 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Dry clay feels...dry! Warm to touch and quite hard. 14 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App 320 or 220 grit sandpaper work well. Tear a piece that feels comfortable. 15 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Paper around my finger fits the curve perfectly. The clay sands very easily. 16 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App A cushion or pad makes it easier to hold the heart. This is a silversmith's leather shot bag. 17 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Pay special attention to the crease. Folding the sandpaper makes it easier to hold. 18 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App And so on...a velvety surface will result from your hard work! 19 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App I use Prismacolor pencils. I start with a medium tone and build up layers. No need to press hard! 20 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App 2 layers of color. If a very sharp point can't get into the crease, there's a trick at the end. 21 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Darker, lighter, medium, building layers on layers. 22 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App A layer of white or near white can add highlight and blend. Color till you are happy! 23 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App I tend to add color till the surface won't take any more. You don't have to be so obsessive. 24 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App About that crease: paint thinner on a tiny brush will move just enough color onto the bare spot. 25 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Carefully drill to a depth of 5-6mm. 26 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Place a wire in the hole as a handle; seal as desired. I use Mod Podge matte finish. 27 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Allow to dry and add a second coat if desired. 28 @KimVanAntwerp on

Get App Glue in a premade eye loop or length of wire and your heart is ready to use! I use 5-minute epoxy. 29 @KimVanAntwerp on

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