Forest-Inspired Jewelry: How to Make Adorable Mini Mushroom Earrings
Crafty friends, if you are looking to make the perfect little pair of Amanita Muscaria mushroom earrings to complement your cottagecore aesthetic, I’ve got the perfect quick project for you!
Cottagecore lifestyle isn't just about a romantic rural simple life, it's also about creating with your own hands whether it's baking, sewing or art, you can create simple accessories yourself to enhance your cottage style look.
These small mushroom earrings are dainty and so easy to make. You don't need to be a professional artist to make these. With some basic polymer clay skills and a bit of patience, you can create earrings that are fun and unique adding your own flair to match your style. They take very few materials and in one crafty weekend project, you’ll have jewelry you can wear every day.
Watch this video to see how I create these cute mushroom earrings.
If you are not crafty, but curious how I made these earrings, watch the video and then click the link to let me make these clay mushroom earrings for you: Shop Mini Mushroom Earrings
Project Supplies and Tools
Supplies you will need:
A block of white Sculpey Premo polymer clay
A block of red Sculpey Premo polymer clay
White acrylic paint
2 inch silver headpins
French hook ear wires
An awl or a toothpick
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Paintbrush
I’m not an affiliate for any brands mentioned. These are the materials I frequently love to use.
Tips and Notes
For the polymer clay, the smallest size you can purchase are 2 oz blocks. You can make many sets of these mini mushroom earrings from a 2 oz block of clay, which is great if you’re planning to make extra sets for friends or to give as holiday gifts.
White acrylic paint is available in 2 FLoz bottles
You can find these supplies at your local craft store or online at Amazon.com
If you would like to learn more about what polymer clay visit my blog post that explains in depth about this fantastic molding material: What is polymer clay made of and how to use it? A beginner's Guide
If you would like to learn more about the types of ear wires you can use for your cottagecore mushroom earrings, take a look at this blog post: Choosing the right earring closures: What to know for style and comfort
You will need to bake your clay in an oven at 275°F for approximately 20 minutes.
If you don’t want to use oven-baked clay, you could opt for air-dry clay, such as 'Das,' which is usually found next to polymer clay on the shelf at the craft store. This type of clay is typically gray and will require painting after it has dried for 24 hrs, so be sure to add red acrylic paint to your shopping list as well.
Once your clay mushrooms have cooled you can start painting your project. Use white acrylic paint to touch up the mushroom stalk, plus add the spots on the red mushroom caps.
Finally use a pair of round nose pliers to create a loop with the headpin at the top of each mushroom and add french hook earwire before you close the loop. Secure the headpin wire with a couple of turns around the bottom of the loop and cut with your wire cutters.
Your Crafty Journey: From a Block of Clay to Cute Mushie Earrings
If this is your first attempt at making these Amanita mushroom earrings and they don’t turn as expected, don’t worry! Their charm lies in being unique and handmade - that’s what makes them special. Your creativity and connection to nature is infused into them as they are made by your own hands. Nature itself is not perfect either. I’m sure you have spotted on a country walk oddly shaped mushrooms. Wear your mushroom earrings with pride, knowing that no one else in the world has exactly the same pair. Keep practicing!
I hope you enjoyed this article and the video tutorial on how to make adorable mini mushroom earrings. If you have any questions leave them in the comments below.