Carnival season is here! These bright new handmade king cake earrings are the perfect addition to your Mardi Gras wardrobe! Great to wear for Mardi Gras, parades, visits to New Orleans or just for fun! I hand sculpt each king cake then use a mix of translucent and white clay to create the frosting look. Once the frosting is sculpted onto the dough, these bright translucent micro beads are meticulously added resembling the sprinkle decorations on king cakes. Then a bit of chalk pastel is added to create a baked looked on the dough. After they are baked, they are then coated with a clear glossy glaze on top to protect the beads and make them shine! These earrings are very lightweight. Only top quality posts and ear wires are used on these hand sculpted pieces!
To see other Mardi Gras earring styles, including more king cake designs, look here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/jennyoandco?section_id=22161894
Stud option: Handmade polymer clay stud earrings on hypoallergenic titanium posts with titanium ear nut backings. I use Grade 1 commercially pure Titanium, nickel-free and cadmium-free, made in the USA.
Stud king cake charms measure approximately: just under 1/2"
Dangle option: Handmade polymer clay dangle earrings are made with top quality, fine finished, 925 solid sterling silver ear wires made in the USA.
Dangle king cake charms measure approximately: 1" by 3/4"
The Mardi Gras or Carnival season officially begins on January 6th or the "Twelfth Night," also known to Christians as the "Epiphany." Epiphany comes from a Greek word that means "to show." Jesus first showed himself to the three wisemen and to the world on this day. As a symbol of this Holy Day, a tiny plastic baby is placed inside each King Cake (the edible king cakes, not these earrings for sale 😉).
The king cake tradition is thought to have been brought to New Orleans from France in 1870. A king cake is a ring shaped bakery delicacy, crossed between a coffee cake and a French pastry. It's decorated in royal colors of purple which signifies "Justice," green for "Faith," and gold for "Power." These colors were chosen to resemble a jeweled crown honoring the Wise Men who visited the Christ Child on Epiphany.
Everything in my shop is handmade by me. Please keep in mind that because each piece is handmade no two pieces will look exactly alike. Colors may vary slightly from photos. Contact me if you have any questions! I ship all earrings on various cardstock designs in 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” eco friendly reusable high quality jewelry boxes made in the US. I package up to 2 pairs in each box and tie each box closed with ribbon. If you need them separated for gifts, please make a note in checkout.
*Care and Cleaning of Polymer Clay Jewelry*
When not being worn, please store your jewelry in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid getting aerosol sprays, perfumes, or chlorinated water on the items, as they may discolor or deteriorate the finish. Keep away from sharp objects, as sharp metal may also scratch the surface of polymer clay. They are able to repel water but are neither waterproof nor dishwasher-safe. Gently pat dry with a cloth or paper towel, then air dry completely before storing. If your pieces are accompanied by metal components, they may tarnish over time. Special care must be taken when cleaning those items.
Please do not immerse your polymer items in liquid jewelry cleaners, as the chemicals in those may adversely affect the clay. A dry sheet of jewelry cleaner could very carefully be used to remove any tarnish from the metal components.
Enjoy your custom clay jewelry!
