Polymer Clay Feathered Wings

More new work in my studio takes wing with these feather-light earrings: 

Handmade from polymer clay, each feather was applied and textured one-at-a-time.

After the textures were finished, I baked the wings. When cool, I coated the pieces with black acrylic paint and wiped it off, leaving the paint in the crevices. Once the backing clay was added and the jumprings inserted, I baked them again.

After cooling, I dry-brushed on metallic paint over the surface to lightly color the wings and add some shimmer.  FInally, the pieces were sprayed with a sealant to protect the finish.

These fabulous earrings can be found here. They are made-to-order, so please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.