Polymer clay is a versatile medium. Because of the wide variety of techniques and color ranges we can make endless designs. Studs are all time favourite. Most often people face a threat , why I called threat because it can lead to customer disatisfaction. Lot of complaints I see online like the stud post is falling off over time or during shipping . Sigh...
Usually what we do is Super glue ( E6000 , Gorilla glue etc ) stud post on back of cured art piece of clay. It loosen up eventually. What's the solution ?
Either you should use 2 part Epoxy Resin . Cindy Lietz was showing one old earrings that still holds up the stud .
Or you have to cover the metal post with another piece of clay and bake again.
Watch these videos for instance :
In our second tutorial we are using the SWIRL cane slices.
Feel free to check my youtiube tutorial or previous blog post to build this basic cane.
Anniversary or Birthday nearing ?
Or would you wish to make a handmade keepsake gift for your friend on her anniversary / birthday?
Or did you receive a customized order ?
Do you love extruder techniques of poly clay ?
Here's the idea on What you can do. Quite a long time I have been thinking to make Ragged edge coils. So recently a friend asked for a jewelry set - necklace, earrings , bracelet for her daughter's 10 th birthday. Because of Covid situations no celebrations, so something Keepsake with the # 10 .
Polymer Clay Ragged Edge Coils are very popular among polymer clay artists . These coiled discs are commonest extruder technique . The Exceptional blend of colors gives the jewelry a One Of A Kind look. Trust
me , you cannot reproduce same blends again even if you use same colors. Today’s tutorial is so special because it’s a Keepsake Jewellery set for 10th Anniversary ( Birthday) . All of them made in 2 in 1 ( Reversible) Form. I
It doesn’t need much resources. You don’t even need a roller pin unlike other tutorials. Let’s see the material list below:
Supplies Required:-
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Multiple colors of Polymer clay - 1 oz
Clay Gun / Extruder
Craft Knife
Bake & Bond
Oven
Oven thermometer
Baking Tray ( Diaposible Pan )
Mica Pigments ( Pearlex / Surface Fx / Perfect Pearl
" My Fellow Americans, Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You ; But Ask What You Can Do For Your Country .... " - John F Kennedy
Here's another Memorial Day amidst the battle of global pandemic, yet we can not forget the sacrifice of veterans for what we are today. We owe you our attitude gratitude towards each one of you , Veterans.
So today let's try something in Patriotic Colors , Yes Red - White - Blue . I share how to make A Key chain with stripes in Star shape, A cuff with Torn water color AKA Mosaic technique and Earrings of patriotic colors.
All These items are made of Polymer clay. I prefer Fimo Professional, Premo , Souffle , Pardo , Cernit & Kato . But your convenience Matters .
Watch the videos below :
Star & Stripes Key Chain
Torn Water color \ Mosaic Cuff Bracelet
Earring Ideas
Hope You enjoyed . You can always go to my Youtube channel for hundreds of demos available. Search for Venera Collections on Youtube search bar.. Thanks for being with me. Stay Safe . 💓
Tell me , who doesn't like a RAINBOW ? Then this is not for you 😜 ,,, I' m just kidding .
Hope everyone staying safe though keeping social distancing strictly you can enjoy the summer. If you have a lot of time try this beautiful technique. Its like an art therapy to get rid of boredom and stress.
First we have to make the #Bargello veneer out of small strips of clay. For that make a striped veneer initially and then cut and arrange in the pattern as shown the tutorial.
I directly took the colored clay out of package. Mix each of these solid colors with white and use for more ombre rainbow bargello. The more colors, the prettier the veneer would be.
Colors & Patterns
For this , you don't need much tools. To make a bangle or cuff you can use a glass jar or soda can instead of ready made metal form. Watch the video demo below to learn this technique which is suitable for inter mediate level.
Will you make this cuff ? Better for covering surfaces or Making bowls too . Which is your preference ? Comment it .
A while ago one of my friend gifted few wooden stamps. Using it as a contour last month I made an Oxidized silver necklace with Lotus pendant, all of those purely Indian fashoin rage nowadays. But Instead of PMC Poly clay has been molded into.
Materials :
Black Poly clay
SilverGilders paste
Stamp
Glass Beads
Spacer Beads
Long metal Tubes
Jewellery Wire
Crimps
Clasp
Extension Chain
Jump rings
Scalpel ( blades )
Oven / Thermometer
We all buy some canned food or condensed milk . Do you throw your tins or upcycle them ?
I won't thrash it . Just recycle into tool organizer . You can cover the tins with cloth / form sheet / clay / paper mache etc.
This one I covered in crackled veneer, Decorated with poinsettia flowers , stones and confetti .
As I made these during Christmas time , chose to be in Christmas theme ie, Poinsettias , Red , Green, white and gold tones preferably. For extra dramatic look Red- Green Confetties glued with E6000.
MATERIALS :
POLYMER CLAY - White , transluscent , red , green ( Sea glass )
METAL LEAF - Gold or Silver
Premade Leaf Canes
Rhine Stones - 4
Confetti as needed
Bake Bond
Wavy & FlexibleBlade
Kemp Cutter
Oven
Oven Thermometer
Fine Grit Sand Papers
E6000 ( any super glue)
Transluscent layer should be very very thin, the reason I use Transluscent clay everytime with foils or metal leaf is just to protect from peeling off over time. Otherwise you can coat with resin. After covering the White - Gold layer I added few Flowers and some ruffles / laces of clay. Wavy blade and kemp cutter to make lace, while red ruffles topped the sharp open rim.
Hope These Pictures will help you.
Ruffles , Lace , Flowers
Watch Video Tutorials Below :There are three videos , 2 for making canes and 1 for caddy making as listed below. You can always check my youtube channel " Venera Collections where you can adjust the playback settings for a slower demo.
1) How To Cover A Tin With Poly Clay
2) How To Make Poinsettia Canes :
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After Curing on a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes at 275 F , allow to cool. Sand with Fine sand papers to remove cloudiness . The metal flakes will see through the transluscent layer with nice sheen.
Then I super glued confetties / Rhine stones in center for added interest.
Hope you will try one. You can add your favourite flowers or other media. Please tag me on instagram / Facebook . Love ya all ...
