How to Make Polymer Clay Tiny Succulent Plant Charms

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Gather polymer clay in various shades of green.

2. 2

   Roll a small ball of green clay for the base of your first succulent.

3. 3

   Slightly flatten the ball by pressing it between your fingers.

4. 4

   Roll a smaller piece of clay into a tiny teardrop shape for a leaf.

5. 5

   Use a craft knife or blade to gently score a line down the center of the teardrop leaf.

6. 6

   Press the pointed end of the teardrop leaf into the flattened base, then gently bend it outwards.

7. 7

   Repeat steps 4-6 to create more leaves, attaching them around the base of your succulent.

8. 8

   Use a dotting tool or toothpick to gently press indentations between the leaves for a more realistic look.

9. 9

   For a second succulent, roll a small ball and press it into a shallow bowl shape.

10. 10

    Roll small teardrop leaves and attach them around the edge of the bowl shape, overlapping them slightly.

11. 11

    Use a dotting tool to gently shape the edges of the leaves and create texture.

12. 12

    If adding a jewelry finding, gently press it into the back of your succulent before baking.

13. 13

    Place your finished succulent charms on a baking sheet.

14. 14

    Bake the polymer clay according to the manufacturer's instructions.

15. 15

    Let the charms cool completely before handling.

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