Tutorial - polymer clay pendant construction and surface technique
30 pages - 60 step-by-step photos $10
This tutorial will show you how to build fabulous pendants from polymer clay and simple jewelry findings. The primary focus of the tutorial is to provide basic construction and finishing techniques that can be adapted to a variety of pendant shapes.
I’ll also demonstrate a quick and easy surface technique using acrylic paint that is wonderfully elegant and sophisticated. But feel free to use your own favorite polymer technique instead!
I’ve purposefully kept the shapes simple in order to highlight the construction aspects. Good craftsmanship is key to quality work. No matter how fabulous your surface effect may be, it will be ruined by a badly finished piece. Practice making simple pendants until you get the technique down. With a little practice, you’ll be able to make a pendant in less than 15 minutes plus baking time. Once you’re comfortable, let your creativity take over and experiment with different shapes and forms. Add layers. Incorporate alternate materials for a mixed media effect. Experiment with asymmetry. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
Pendants are wonderfully versatile pieces of jewelry. Wear on a short or long chain, chunky or sleek. Slip onto a buna or leather cord. Or how about a steel neckwire for an edgier look? Use a polymer pendant as the focal component on a beaded necklace. Then change it up the next day for a totally different look. Go crazy! Most of all, have fun!
I’ll also demonstrate a quick and easy surface technique using acrylic paint that is wonderfully elegant and sophisticated. But feel free to use your own favorite polymer technique instead!
I’ve purposefully kept the shapes simple in order to highlight the construction aspects. Good craftsmanship is key to quality work. No matter how fabulous your surface effect may be, it will be ruined by a badly finished piece. Practice making simple pendants until you get the technique down. With a little practice, you’ll be able to make a pendant in less than 15 minutes plus baking time. Once you’re comfortable, let your creativity take over and experiment with different shapes and forms. Add layers. Incorporate alternate materials for a mixed media effect. Experiment with asymmetry. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
Pendants are wonderfully versatile pieces of jewelry. Wear on a short or long chain, chunky or sleek. Slip onto a buna or leather cord. Or how about a steel neckwire for an edgier look? Use a polymer pendant as the focal component on a beaded necklace. Then change it up the next day for a totally different look. Go crazy! Most of all, have fun!
Tutorial - polymer clay focal bead and pendant with variations
22 pages 73 step-by-step photos $10
This tutorial will teach you how to make fabulous lentil shaped beads out of polymer clay. The primary focus of the tutorial is to provide basic construction and finishing techniques that can be adapted to a variety of bead and pendant shapes .
I’ll also cover four decorative finishes: leafing foil, mica shift, caning and texture. The possibilites are endless - this is when your creativity takes over Experiment by piecing strips of foil and solid clay together to form a patchwork or striped design. Use an image transfer or stamp design to decorate your bead. Or how about translucent layering, where you have layers of cane slices under a thin layer of stamped translucent clay? Acrylic paint silkscreened onto polymer also works well as a decorative veneer. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
The shape lends itself to lots of designs. Wear alone on a neckwire or chain. Use as a focal bead with stones , crystals or polymer beads. Try placing the bead on the side of a strung piece for an asymmetric look. Or flip every other bead to make an interesting reversible necklace. Most of all, have fun!
I’ll also cover four decorative finishes: leafing foil, mica shift, caning and texture. The possibilites are endless - this is when your creativity takes over Experiment by piecing strips of foil and solid clay together to form a patchwork or striped design. Use an image transfer or stamp design to decorate your bead. Or how about translucent layering, where you have layers of cane slices under a thin layer of stamped translucent clay? Acrylic paint silkscreened onto polymer also works well as a decorative veneer. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
The shape lends itself to lots of designs. Wear alone on a neckwire or chain. Use as a focal bead with stones , crystals or polymer beads. Try placing the bead on the side of a strung piece for an asymmetric look. Or flip every other bead to make an interesting reversible necklace. Most of all, have fun!
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