11 Sun Nov 2018
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Here’s a video showing my method of making polymer clay beads using a core of scrap clay and a decorative veneer on the outside. Previously I did a picture tutorial of this technique.
Enjoy.
16 Fri Aug 2013
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beads, how to, how to make polymer clay beads, make beads, marble, polymer clay, polymer clay beads, scrap clay, thin veneer, tutorial, veneer
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This tutorial shows how to make polymer clay beads using a thin veneer of cane over scrap clay. Because some …
24 Thu Jan 2013
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blue, cloisonne, january, liquid clay, liquid polymer, painting, polymer clay, Scottish Polymer Clay Guild, scrap clay, starry night
The Scottish Polymer Clay Guild has started a monthly themed challenge. For January the theme is “Blue”. I decided to make a mini painting – my idea was faux basse-taille meets Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”.
While I am happy enough with the colours and the image, unfortunately the metallic effect has largely been lost. I used a base of scrap clay and dusted it with silver powder, then I applied liquid polymer with added alcohol inks. I think my mistake was that I didn’t bake the base before adding the liquid clay so the metallic powder lifted and got mixed in with the glaze.
“January Blue” by Cate van Alphen
Polymer Clay, 6.5cm x 5.5cm
After it was baked I tried to clarify the liquid clay glaze by using a heat gun. Sadly this did not improve it much and caused blisters to appear. I’m not sure if the heat gun was too hot, too close or used too long. Does anyone have any advice?
