Crafting Art History Earrings with Polymer Clay

Course final project

A course by Chelsea Rodriguez, Artist and Art Historian

Artist and Art Historian. Miami, United States.
Joined November 2021
18 students
Audio: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
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About the final project for: Crafting Art History Earrings with Polymer Clay

Miniature Masterpieces: Crafting Art History Earrings with Polymer Clay

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart! It's been such an incredible adventure and pleasure to share this space with you. It means so much to me that you decided to trust me to be your teacher. During the course, I’ve shared my top tips for crafting stunning wearable clay earrings. You’re ready to bring a vision of your own to life—feel free to riff on my example or strike out in a totally new direction. Let your imagination lead, and enjoy every step of the process! Here's an example of how I would like to see your process: The Painting Decide which will be your inspiration. Take your time to decide and choose the painting you like the most. Once you've made the decision, make the design.

The Tools and Materials Gather al the tools and materials you'll need to make the project.
The Base First of mix the base and condition the polymer clay. Cut the material where necessary and get ready to start!
The Artwork Construct the design you want to make. Use all the different techniques to achieve the goal. Be patient! this step will take a bit of time.
The Earrings Once the piece it's ready, bake, seal, and add the last details. Don't forget to be careful.
Once you’re finished, I’d love to see it in the course forum. Comment on other people’s work, ask questions, cheer each other on — this community is full of creative souls just like you, and connecting with each other will only help you grow. Thank you again for being part of this journey with me. I can’t wait to see what you create. See you in the forum!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Before we wrap up, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. for joining me in this course. It means so much that you took the time to learn with me. And I hope you've had as much fun creating as I've had sharing this process with you. Now, as you work on your final project, here are a few tips to keep in mind. Take your time with each step. From conditioning the clay to choosing your colors and adding the details. Don't rush the baking process and always make sure to finish your pieces cleanly. The little things truly elevate your work. And most importantly, Make something that...”

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Course summary for: Crafting Art History Earrings with Polymer Clay

  • Level: Beginner
  • 18 students
  • 4 units
  • 13 lessons (2h 25m)
  • 5 downloads
  • Category

    Craft
  • Areas

    Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY

Chelsea Rodriguez

Chelsea Rodriguez
A course by Chelsea Rodriguez

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Artist and Art Historian

Chelsea is an artist and art historian specializing in transforming iconic paintings into wearable miniature art. Through her brand, Venus de Chela, she creates handcrafted polymer clay earrings inspired by masters like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Pablo Picasso.

With a background in art history, her work bridges classical art and contemporary craft. She reinterprets well-known artworks into detailed, small-scale pieces, combining color theory, texture, and sculpting techniques to translate paintings into a wearable format.


  • 18 students
  • 13 lessons (2h 25m)
  • 15 additional resources (5 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
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  • Audio: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
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  • Level: Beginner
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Crafting Art History Earrings with Polymer Clay. Craft course by Chelsea Rodriguez

Crafting Art History Earrings with Polymer Clay

A course by Chelsea Rodriguez
Artist and Art Historian. Miami, United States.
Joined November 2021
  • 18 students