Polymer clay All the basic and advanced techniques you need to create with polymer clay PDF
Preview Polymer clay All the basic and advanced techniques you need to create with polymer clay
©2011 Yonat Dascalu - All rights reserved. this book may not be reproduced in any part or in whole by electronic means or otherwise without written permission of the author. eBook ISBN: 978-1-62110-045-4 Index: Introduction Important Tips for working with polymer clay Tools More tools and materials Preparing the polymer clay before working Creating Sheets of Blended Colors - The “Skinner Blend” Preparing a blended strip Basic cane number 1 – Blended round cane with a light center Basic cane number 2 – Blended round cane with a dark center Basic cane number 3 – Blended square cane with graduated color How to wrap a cane How to create a lace cane How to create a spiral cane How to create a blended spiral cane How to create a striped cane How to wrap a cane with stripes How to make a flower cane How to prepare the background for a flower cane Reducing a cane How to cover a pen with polymer clay, and add a personalized stamped message How to make a flower cane, with a three dimensional effect How to make a heart shaped bead - Key chain project How to create a flower cane with stamens How to make a “Bargello” cane How to create a flower from a “Bargello” cane How to make a flower pendant How to make a butterfly cane How to cover glass objects with polymer clay flowers How to use a metal leaf (foil) How to decorate a mirror with three dimensional flowers How to make a leaf cane How to make a leaf cane with a three dimensional effect How to make a rose cane How to combine canes and create a new design How to make a “Retro” cane How to make a wall decoration How to make a decorative strip The “Mica shift” technique Rubber stamping with “Mica shift” effect How to make a spiral cane using the “Mica shift” technique How to make a checkered block using the “Mica shift” technique How to make a “Hamsa” by combing patterns of different designed sheets How to make a pendant The “Mokume Gane” technique How to make a bangle How to transfer an image on polymer clay How to use stamps and metallic powder on polymer clay How to make a wall decoration How to make a square kaleidoscope cane How to make a wrist watch strap from a kaleidoscope square cane How to make a round kaleidoscope cane How to make beads from cane slices How to make striped beads How to make twisted stripped beads How to make a bead using the green clay gun How to make a fabric pattern from polymer clay How to cover candle holders How to make polymer clay “Mandala” sheet How to make striped sheet from scrap clay How to make buttons from polymer clay Introduction. Polymer clay is a versatile, synthetic modeling material. It is made of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) particles and pigments which are bound together by a plasticizer. It is available in a wide variety of colors, which can be mixed together to create more beautiful shades. Polymer clay is non toxic, and can be baked and hardened in a home oven. The possibilities of creating with polymer clay are practically endless! This book will guide you through the very basic stages of working with polymer clay, up to the more advanced methods and techniques. Each technique will be demonstrated with a step by step unique project. You will learn how to create designed clay sheets, a “skinner” blend, and how to make polymer clay canes: a technique called “Millefiori”. “Millefiori” means, one thousand flowers”, this technique is used in Venetian glass work, and can be applied to polymer clay. It is a magical process of creating a two dimensional image in polymer clay, this image is kept throughout the cane, even after reducing it. When slicing the cane, each slice will still have the same image. In this book you will learn how to use your cane slices and designed clay sheets to make beautiful beaded jewelry, cover glass objects, and create a variety of home decorations. You can contact me at my email address and I’ll be happy to answer any of your questions. E-mail address: [email protected] I wish you a lot of fun and inspiration in creating with polymer clay. Thank you, Yonat. Yonat Dascalu Polymer clay artist. Web site: www.ArtByYonat.com Online shop: www.yonatdascalu.etsy.com Important Tips for working with polymer clay Safety Rules There are few things that are important to remember before you start working with polymer clay: - Kitchen utensils that are used to work with the polymer clay, should not be returned for use in the kitchen. - Make sure to wash your hands after working with polymer clay. - When using a sharp blade, mark the blunt edge with a sticker so you always know which way to hold the knife/blade. - When working with young children, slicing canes should be supervised by an adult. Polymer clay should be baked in a toaster oven or a conventional oven, never use a microwave! It is important to watch your oven temperature, if you bake in a temperature that is higher then what is recommended on the package, the clay might burn and release toxic fumes.
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