Leather Cyprus™ Copper Clay Earrings by Karen Trexler

 

Karen discovered her interest in jewelry and metalsmithing in 2009 when she took a jewelry class in high school. Thoroughly hooked on making and interested in expanding upon the basics of metalsmithing that she acquired from this class, she continued to study metalsmithing and jewelry design in college and received a BFA from Ball State University. Karen then continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and received her MFA in the spring of 2018 before joining the Cool Tools team.

In this video, Karen creates fun tassel earrings using Natural Undyed Tooling Leather and Cyprus Copper Clay. She first creates the copper accents by texturing and cutting the clay. After the pieces are sanded and fired, she uses them as a guide for cutting the leather. Once the shape of the leather is cut, she adds color by dying her piece with Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Ink. She then cuts the tassels, and assembles the earrings' components. Click here for all Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Inks.

The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below.

 

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  • packages of Cyprus™ Copper Clay in 50g and 100g Cyprus™ Copper Clay floral cuffs created by Karen Trexler
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    $13.00 - $24.00

    $13.00
    Cyprus™ Copper Clay
    Developed by Cindy Silas, Cyprus Copper Clay is an excellent base metal clay medium for jewelry, crafts, sculpture and models. Offered in lump (wet) form, this clay is water based, air dries and fi...
  • sample in clay of Mega Texture Tile - Simple Leaves Embossed. Use to impress texture in soft clays. Mega Texture Tiles are perfect for projects both large and small. Mega Tiles measure 9-1/4" x 6" and are about 7 times larger than Texture Tiles. These textures are flexible, washable and can be used with any soft clay. Mega Texture Tile - Simple Leaves Embossed. Use to impress texture in soft clays. Mega Texture Tiles are perfect for projects both large and small. Mega Tiles measure 9-1/4" x 6" and are about 7 times larger than Texture Tiles. These textures are flexible, washable and can be used with any soft clay.

    $17.00

    $17.00
    Mega Texture Tile - Simple Leaves Embossed
    Mega Texture Tile - Simple Leaves Embossed First picture shown in texture in clay. Use to impress texture in soft clays. Mega Texture Tiles are perfect for projects both large and small. Mega Tiles...
  • Texture Tile - Simple Leaves Embossed sample rolled into clay Texture Tile - Simple Leaves Embossed. Beige Texture Tiles are flexible, washable and can be used with any soft clay. Spritz with CoolSlip or dust on Dry Powder Release for stick-free impressions when using metal clay and polymer clay.

    $9.00

    $9.00
    Texture Tile - Simple Leaves Embossed
    Texture Tile - Simple Leaves Embossed First picture shown is the texture in clay. Texture Tiles are flexible, washable and can be used with any soft clay. Spritz with CoolSlip or dust on Dry Powder...
  • Blue plastic Jewelry Shape Template - Diamond Our special surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning. Includes 9 diamond shapes. Sizes are from 13mm to 63.5mm. video Jewelry Shape Templates Technique - Finger Cutting & Puffed Elements

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    $7.95
    Jewelry Shape Template - Diamond
    Jewelry Shape Template - Diamond Our special surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning.View the videos below for ideas on how our template...
  • Sterling Silver Heavy Earwires with Loop and Copper Bead - 2 Pair Sterling Silver Heavy Earwires with Loop and Copper Bead - 2 Pair

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    Sterling Silver Heavy Earwires with Loop and Copper Bead - 2 Pair
    Sterling Silver Heavy Earwire with Loop and Copper Bead This .925 sterling silver ear wire features decorative 3mm copper bead and a loop for attaching dangles or drops.
  • Bottle of Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Ink Earthtones - Slate Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Ink Color Chart

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    Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Ink Earthtones - Slate
    Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Inks Earthtones - Slate Acid-free, fast drying transparent coordinating dye inks specially formulated to create a colorful, polished stone effect. Alcohol inks are an...
  • Bottle of Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Ink Lights - Aqua Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Ink Color Chart

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    Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Ink Lights - Aqua
    Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Alcohol Inks Lights - Aqua Acid-free, fast drying transparent coordinating dye inks specially formulated to create a colorful, polished stone effect. Alcohol inks are an inte...
  • Cutters - Hole Punch Pliers - Round 1.5mm with black grips Cutters - Hole Punch Pliers - Round 1.5mm with black grips

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    Cutters - Hole Punch Pliers - Round 1.5mm
    Cutters - Hole Punch Pliers - Round 1.5mm These handy hole punch pliers will punch through copper or silver as thick as 22 gauge. Hole size is 1.5mm. Ergonomic comfort-grip handles. Pliers are cons...
  • Scalpel with 10 Blades - Yellow, Lilac or Black Carving, sculpting, engraving, or cutting. This handy tool can do it all. Comes with 10 blades so you always have spares when you need one. The color makes it easier to find on your bench. Scalpel with 10 Blades - Yellow, Lilac or Black Carving, sculpting, engraving, or cutting. This handy tool can do it all. Comes with 10 blades so you always have spares when you need one. The color makes it easier to find on your bench.

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    Scalpel with 10 Blades - Yellow, Lilac or Black
    Scalpel with 10 Blades - Yellow, Lilac or Black Carving, sculpting, engraving, or cutting. This handy tool can do it all. Comes with 10 blades so you always have spares when you need one. The color...
  • green Scalpel - Economy green Scalpel - Economy

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    Scalpel - Economy
    Scalpel - Economy Super sharp economy scalpel used to cut, trim, shape metal clay especially when wet. Plastic scalpel with sharp surgical steel blade. This tool is considered disposable, so the bl...
  • metal Firing Pan - Standard - 2-1/2" high metal Firing Pan - Standard - 2-1/2" high with lid

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    Firing Pan - Standard - 2-1/2" high
    Firing Pan - Standard - 2-1/2" high Stainless steel firing pans are very durable and will last longer than most any other firing container. After several firings, the stainless steel will turn blac...
  • colored plastic Clay Perforating Needle Tool colored plastic Clay Perforating Needle Tool

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    Clay Perforating Needle Tool
    Clay Perforating Needle Tool Use to cut, trim, carve and refine all types of clay. You'll be delighted with this simple tool. Works perfectly with tile work surfaces. Wanaree Tanner recommended!Not...
  • CoolSlip Anti-Stick Solution in spray bottle person removing metal clay from rollable texture tile with ease from using CoolSlip Anti-Stick Solution

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    CoolSlip Anti-Stick Solution
    CoolSlip Anti-Stick Solution Cool Tools CoolSlip is the must have product for metal clay and one of our best sellers. Spray lightly on textures and tools before use for crisp, stick-free impression...
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    Clay Thickness Rolling Frames
    Clay Thickness Rolling Frames Our Clay Rolling Frames make rolling metal and polymer clay to precise thicknesses easy! No dirty playing cards to bump into your work. Each Rolling Frame is numbered ...
  • glass Cool Tools Clay Hydrator with plastic lid with colored sponge inside open glass Cool Tools Clay Hydrator with plastic lid with colored sponge inside

    $2.50 - $13.95

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    Cool Tools Clay Hydrator
    Cool Tools Clay Hydrator Never be limited again by dried out clay! The Cool Tools Clay Hydrator keeps your metal clay moist and workable for months on end. Keep your clay in the hydrator during the...
  • Ruler - Steel Ruler - Steel

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    Ruler - Steel
    Ruler - Steel Use to measure and as a cutting guide. 6" ruler includes inch and millimeter markings. Handy gauge to keep close by for quick measurements and to use as a straight edge for cutting. C...
  • 4 Mesh Firing Rack enameling tool kit video

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    4 Mesh Firing Rack - 4"
    4 Mesh Firing Rack - 4" Stainless steel, heat and corrosion resistant 4 mesh wire rack for transporting work in and out of the kiln. Can also be used for two part firing base metal clays. Made in USA
  • Posts - 1" Kiln Posts - Set of 4

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    Posts - 1" Kiln Posts - Set of 4
    Posts - 1" Kiln Posts Set of four 1" tall kiln posts for stacking shelves in the kiln during firing. These are good for using under a kiln shelf in the SC series kilns to allow for circulation for ...
  • Patina Gel - Liver of Sulfur in Gel Form - 2 oz sterling silver button with and without patina gel applied

    $12.00

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    Patina Gel - Liver of Sulfur in Gel Form - 2 oz
    Cool Tools Patina Gel Cool Tools Patina Gel is liver of sulfur in a stabilized gel form. Not only is it the most convenient, easiest way to use liver of sulfur, but amazingly it does not degrade in...
  • Tropical Shine Sanding Sticks pink fine, blue medium and black coarse Tropical Shine Sanding Stick pink fine

    $4.05 - $10.95

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    Tropical Shine Sanding Stick
    Tropical Shine Sanding Stick Use to refine metal clay greenware and finish all metals. Washable, reusable and long lasting. These files make sanding your metal clay greenware easy with their cushio...
  • Classic Wubbers - Chain Nose with green grips Classic Wubbers - Chain Nose with green grips

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    Classic Wubbers - Chain Nose
    Classic Wubbers - Chain Nose For comfort and control. These pliers can be used with 12 gauge to 30 gauge wire.
  • Gloves in a Bottle 2 oz

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    Gloves in a Bottle 2 oz
    Gloves in a Bottle 2 oz Use as a hand conditioner for working with metal clay. Gloves in a bottle bonds with the outer layer of skin so that metal clay does not stick to your hands, and if you are ...
  • Cool Tools Turntable Clayboard Non-Stick Work Surface 9" x 9" animation of Cool Tools Turntable Clayboard Non-Stick Work Surface 9" x 9" spinning

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    Cool Tools Turntable Clayboard Non-Stick Work Surface 9" x 9"
    Cool Tools Turntable Clayboard Non-Stick Work Surface The Turntable Clayboard by Cool Tools offers a smooth non-stick surface that metal clay won't stick to. The turntable feature was specially des...
  • Cool Tools Turntable Clayboard Non-Stick Work Surface 6" x 9" animation of Cool Tools Turntable Clayboard Non-Stick Work Surface 6" x 9" spinning

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    Cool Tools Turntable Clayboard Non-Stick Work Surface 6" x 9"
    Cool Tools Turntable Clayboard Non-Stick Work Surface The Turntable Clayboard by Cool Tools offers a smooth non-stick surface that metal clay won't stick to. The turntable feature was specially des...
  • metal Firing Pan - Narrow - 2-1/2" high metal Firing Pan - Narrow - 2-1/2" high with lid

    $22.25 - $48.00

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    Firing Pan - Narrow - 2-1/2" high
    Firing Pan - Narrow - 2-1/2" high Narrow sized Stainless steel firing pans are very durable and will last longer than most any other firing container. Smaller size for multiple pans or smaller size...
  • metal Firing Pan - Narrow - 4" high metal Firing Pan - Narrow - 4" high with lid

    $22.25 - $53.75

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    Firing Pan - Narrow - 4" high
    Firing Pan - Narrow - 4" high Narrow sized Stainless steel firing pans are very durable and will last longer than most any other firing container. Smaller size for multiple pans or smaller sized ki...
  • Sunshine Sanding Sticks - 2 Pc Set Washable, reusable and long lasting. These files make sanding your metal clay greenware easy and quick. These durable sanding sticks also work perfectly to "wet sand" enameled pieces. Start out with the orange sanding stick which is 100 grit and 180 grit and then finish your piece with the green sanding stick which is 600 grit and 3000 grit. Four levels of sanding in this handy 2 piece set.

    $5.15

    $5.15
    Sunshine Sanding Sticks - 2 Piece Set
    Sunshine Sanding Sticks - 2 Pc Set Washable, reusable and long lasting. These files make sanding your metal clay greenware easy and quick. These durable sanding sticks also work perfectly to "wet s...
  • Replacement Thermocouple - Evenheat Kingpin 88 Replacement Thermocouple for Evenheat Kingpin 88. with allen wrench

    $27.00

    $27.00
    Replacement Thermocouple - Evenheat Kingpin 88
    Replacement Thermocouple - Evenheat Kingpin 88 Replacement Thermocouple for Evenheat Kingpin 88. Made is the USA
  • Sterling Silver Heavy Ear Wires with Loop and Yellow Gold-Filled Bead - 2 Pair Sterling Silver Heavy Ear Wires with Loop and Yellow Gold-Filled Bead - 2 Pair with dime

    $7.40

    $7.40
    Sterling Silver Heavy Ear Wires with Loop and Yellow Gold-Filled Bead - 2 Pair
    Sterling Silver Heavy Ear Wires with Loop and Yellow Gold-Filled Bead This sterling silver ear wire is made with heavy wire, ideal for substantial designs. It features a 14/20 yellow gold-filled 3m...

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