Hi there lovely, welcome to my shop!
ABOUT
FUNKY CHIC CLAY JEWELRY FOR ALL!
I am Pauline Maccay (she/her) Filipina American maker and designer of handmade by pmaccay. I absolutely adore earrings and accessories and not being able to find exactly what I wanted inspired me to create my own line. Each earring is named after and dedicated to people in my life who has encouraged me to keep making. Growing up, I didn’t have any other Filipinx American artists and designers to look up to due to lack of exposure. The goal of my brand is to make large statement jewelry for all. It's about the diversity of folx who wear my pieces, that’s the beauty.
I received a BA in Art Practice at UC Berkeley with a focus on sculpture and installation, but I fell in love with clay sculpture in high school. I’ve been working with clay as a medium ever since. When making jewelry my goal is to create large statement pieces while being as light as possible. Polymer clay was the type of clay material that helped me achieve that.
I wish to share my creations with you in the hope that you find the perfect statement piece that will best represent you and your most confident self!
I begin by mixing together various types of polymer clay to create a sturdy base. Then I add various pigments together to make a desired color before I cut them into shape. From there, I bake the batch until it becomes sturdy yet bendable. Once cooled, the clay goes through a process of sanding, buffing, coating, and drilling before adding brass or pressed plant accents. There are also certain pairs of earrings I paint specific designs over and apply gold flakes and a resin finish.
Violá, a statement piece is created!
Since these are created by hand and at home it may include some beautiful imperfections.
The Process
Jewelry Care
Polymer clay is durable and bendy. However, sharp objects may scratch the surface so it is best to store it in its own jewelry compartment. To clean polymer clay jewelry, wipe it off with a piece of soft fabric. Rubbing alcohol can be applied to wipe away stains such as make up. To maintain the pressed plant accents it’s best to store the piece in a shaded area. Brass can tarnish overtime when exposed to humidity, but can be easily cleaned with a mixture lemon and baking soda.