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Animal Print Lariat and Earrings by Anne Igou Learn how to make a stunning animal print lariat and earring set. From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-601

Guest Anne Igou makes a wild animal print lariat and matching earrings.

Experience Level: Intermediate

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Materials:

clay
instant glue
neutral colored feathers
nylon cord

Tools:

craft knife
clay blade
clay-dedicated pasta machine
ceramic tile work surface
oven
wooden skewer

Zebra Chain

1. Condition clay thoroughly.

2. Roll 3/4 of a block of white clay through the pasta machine on the thickest setting. Cut the sheet in half, and then stack each sheet on top of the other to create a sheet of double thickness.

3. Roll 1/2 of a block of black clay through the pasta machine, and then lay on top of the sheet of white clay.

4. Manipulate the sides of the stack by pressing and squeezing to create an uneven stack that is tapered on one end.

5. Place another black sheet on the opposite side of the white clay—covering only half of the sheet.

Figure A

6. Roll another sheet of white clay on the thickest setting.

7. Randomly alternate between manipulated black sheets and a white sheet (figure A) until the desired striping is achieved, creating a zebra cane.

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