# Polymer clay in jewelry

> Polymer clay (Fimo-type) is hand-modeled and hardened in a home oven; millefiori canes, textures and sealing for earrings and pendants.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/polymer-clay-in-jewelry/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-08-20
- Updated: 2026-08-25
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/arcilla-polimerica-en-joyeria/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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Polymer clay is a paste of PVC and plasticizers that hardens when baked at low temperature. It is very popular in designer earrings and pendants.

![Steps of the technique: Knead, Mix colors, Model, Bake, Cool, Sand and varnish](https://www.711grados.com/media/diagrams/arcilla-polimerica-steps.en.svg "Summary of the steps")

## How it is worked

1. It is kneaded and modeled; colors are mixed or stamped.
2. It is baked following the brand's directions (usually around 110-130 °C).
3. It is sanded, polished and, if wanted, varnished.

## Techniques

Colored canes (millefiori), marble effects, stamping, transfers and finishes that imitate stone or ceramic.

## Advantages

Light, inexpensive and needs no ceramic kiln.

## Precautions

It is not food-safe and should be baked with ventilation; do not use it with extreme heat.

## Step by step

1. **Knead.** Until it is pliable.
2. **Mix colors.** Or make canes.
3. **Model.** Or stamp with textures.
4. **Bake.** At the stated temperature.
5. **Cool.** Without touching.
6. **Sand and varnish.** For the finish.

## Tools and materials

- Polymer clay
- Cutters and textures
- Home oven and thermometer
- Varnish and fine sandpaper

## Common mistakes

- Baking at the wrong temperature: it burns.
- Very thick pieces: raw inside.
- Leaving fingerprints by accident.
- Mixing colors without cleaning your hands.

## See also

- [Resin](https://www.711grados.com/en/resin/)
- [Ceramics and porcelain](https://www.711grados.com/en/ceramics-and-porcelain/)
- [Metal clay (PMC)](https://www.711grados.com/en/metal-clay/)