Jewelry Material: Clay

Double-Strand Necklace

Designer Marilynn Ordonez sought to capture the beauty of springtime blooms in her garden with polymer clay in her contest-winning piece "Forever Spring".

Design Idea MH49

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Single-Strand Necklace

The amount of detail in Christy Sherman's "Red Crowned Crane" made it an easy choice for contest judges, who couldn't stop "oohing" and "ahhing" over the intricate polymer clay work.

Design Idea MH44

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Bib-Style Necklace

Everyone deserves a statement collar necklace, and this design shows why. Let "Cleopatra's Collar" inspire your next great jewelry design.

Design Idea MH43

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Celebrate your love of Pop Tarts® with this sweet set formed in polymer clay.

Design Idea NH5M

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Single-Strand Necklace

Feast your eyes on this miniature charcuterie board laden with polymer clay munchies.

Design Idea NH5J

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Single-Strand Necklace

Serve up a hearty breakfast in polymer clay.

Design Idea NH5H

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Sushi Earrings

Fishing for the perfect gift for a sushi lover? Sink your creative teeth into these polymer clay earrings for some artistic umami.

Design Idea NH5G

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Let the awe-inspiring beauty of fungi influence your jewelry design. The gorgeous fan-like structure of the turkey tail mushroom was the muse for this stunning set.

Design Idea ME3S

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Earrings

Bake charming cow print dangles with polymer clay. Add charms and focals for custom embellishments.

Design Idea NM2C

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Earrings

Look forward to spring in style with these adorable groundhog earrings. Crystal bead accents dress up these polymer clay cuties quicker than you can say Punxsatawny Phil.

Design Idea NM29

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

A darling ladybug floats from a colorful display of heishi beads and pearls in this DIY jewelry set.

Design Idea NM27

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Cow-Print Earrings

Make cow-print earrings out of polymer clay for a one-of-a-kind look.

Design Idea NM23

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Single-Strand Necklace

This necklace is living the beach life with colors of sand, sea and driftwood.

Design Idea ND4A

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Learn how to create American flag bunting swag with polymer clay. Create this popular patriotic display in a red, white and blue gemstone jewelry set.

Design Idea ND45

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Single-Strand Necklace

This peacefully sleeping "Little Princess of the Night" is charmingly modeled in metal clay. Maria Nahlik's darling creation, reminiscent of illustrations in children's bedtime stories, has truly captured our hearts and resonated with the child in all of us.

Design Idea PF3R

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Teapot

Marilyn Morrison's "Steampunk Flavored Tea" sculpture captured attention with labor-intensive 360° details, textures and creative additions.

Design Idea F946

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Single-Strand Necklace

Make your own double-sided metal clay memory pendant for a jewelry piece that's sure to be cherished. Use this contest design as your inspiration to get started.

Design Idea MH3S

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Atsumi's "Leap Before You Look" takes inspiration from Japanese folklore and W. H. Auden's similarly named poem to celebrate a sense of adventure and courage.

Design Idea MH3Q

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Single-Strand Necklace

Inspired by the wet-drape sculpture technique from Ancient Greek and Roman artists, Leah Southerland created a frighteningly realistic face pendant from a sheet of polymer clay.

Design Idea MH3H

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Bracelet

Wear your strength on your wrist with this modest bracelet. A yin-yang bead and a "courage" charm are highlighted by jet crystal beads and ball chain.

Design Idea MH2U

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Bib-Style Necklace

Judy Larson built a beautiful oceanic home, filled with golden residents and other Treasures of the Reef, to wear around your neck.

Design Idea J323

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Single-Strand Necklace

Barbara Briggs’ eclectic Elements necklace brings together a range of shapes and styles in one necklace for an eye-catching statement piece.

Design Idea J31Z

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Which came first? The chicken focal or the egg beads?

Design Idea MC3G

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Single-Strand Necklace

Inspired by a kayaking trip along the Humber River in Toronto, Christine Woollacott's metal clay and enamel necklace highlights some of the creatures one can spot hiding "In the Rushes."

Design Idea F32L

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