1. Begin the polymer clay shamrock barrette by making a very long, thin
rope out of green polymer clay. Choose the shade of green you want to
be the background. In this example, I used light green to be the base
color for the clip.
2. Begin at the end of the clip and place the end of the clay rope
against it, vertically, and press in slightly to attach. Begin to wind
the clay rope up and down the clip, moving left to right across the
clip (or right to left if that is easier for you). See the photo below.
3. Now that the base of the clip is done, it is time to make the
shamrock. Begin by making a long thin rope again of green polymer clay,
this time with the other shade of green. Then, cut this long rope into
thirds, so you have three pieces relatively the same size.
4. Make a spiral out of each rope, going clockwise. On one of the
ropes, leave a tail hanging. These are going to be three leaves of the
shamrock. Next, assemble the three together to make the shamrock. Use
the photos below to help you.
5. Carefully place this clay spiral shamrock on the clip. It can be
placed in the middle or off to the side.
6. Bake the clay
according the package directions, usually 265 degrees F for 20-30
minutes. You can bake the clip on a piece of white cardstock on top of
a cookie sheet to protect the pan.
7. Let the polymer clay
shamrock barrette cool completely, then coat with polymer clay glace or
a acrylic sealing spray to protect (optional).
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