The rest of the 6 part video series will be posted tomorrow friday, january 10, 2014 in vol068 at the polymer clay tutor library. Dec 31, 2019 polymer clay can provide gorgeous window dressing for that plain journal or photo album you treasure so much. Glaze it with the sculpey glaze and marine varnish for outdoor resistance. But it is also very easy for beginners and newbies to get good results, once you know a few tips and tricks. Designs and techniques for making jewelry, pottery and decorative artwork watsonguptill crafts. Do this by rolling some polymer clay into a ball and cutting it in two. Bored panda helped me quit my day job to make fantasy book covers for a. If you have concerns about the release of fumes during baking, you can bake clay in a sealed bag, like the reynolds baking bags, or after baking, wash the inside of the oven with baking soda and water. Im horrible at following instructions but the polymer clay techniques was extremely easy to follow.
In this polymer clay tutorial, we dive into the ways you can create a oneofakind pattern for polymer clay with rubber stamps, needle tools, texture sheets, leaves and more. My journal book has been created using my own special technique so you will not find another one like it. Polymer clay is technically certified as nontoxic but you should still make sure that its not accidentally ingested by small children. Polymer clay kunst, fimo clay, polymer clay projects, polymer clay creations, polymer clay jewelry, journal covers, book journal, small journal, garden.
The premo sculpey polymer clay is popular among beginners and professional artists for its superior flexibility. This one is about three inches tall by three and a half inches across. Journals and altered books polymer clay tutes vol068. For these ornaments i baked at 275 degrees fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Polymer clay sounds like what cyborg golems are made from, but its actually the material aniko kolesnikova uses to make fantastic book covers. This means that, when centered on the journal cover, there will be a slight margin, around the outer edge of my clay, where the book cover will show. Polymer clay, elephant book cover, journal, notebook,elephant journal,elephant, jungle, ooak, wild,clay elephant book cover,clay art. Feb 26, 2020 youll want your clay sheet to be slightly smaller than the book cover. Create these tiny books with polymer clay and start a collection by inserting different leaves or butterflies to adorn each book cover. It can be a challenging and complex medium for those who want to push the limits. Mar 22, 2017 polymer clay on acrylic tile a small journal decorated with polymer clay and glass gems. Polymer clay is the material of choice and you will learn how to use freeform techniques and beadrolling tools to create several styles. From pins and pendants to bracelets, buttons, and embellishments, crafters of all ages are embracing the creativity that polymer clay inspires.
Tooled copper with polymer clay and glass gems on a metal tin. Im horrible at following instructions but the polymer clay techniques was extremely easy to follow and i am creating late into the night. With thirty projects readers will learn how to create natural shapes from metal, sketch. Before you bake just make sure to read the directions on the polymer clays packaging to make sure youre baking at the correct temperature. You dont have to coat the cardboard with anything you could cover it as is, but it may be hard to do as the clay doesnt grip the cardboards texture very well. Popular polymer clay books showing 150 of 157 art of polymer clay. Create these tiny books with polymer clay and start a collection by inserting. The book was painted in acrylics and four separate polymer clay pieces were attached. The complete book of polymer clay is an encyclopedic book by renowned expert lisa pavelka includes the latest techniques, handy tips, and trade secrets. Polymer clay on acrylic tile a small journal decorated with polymer clay and glass gems. First you cover a small paper mache box with polymer clay.
Soft and pliable, it is easy to work with, reduces breakage and wards off the possibility of crumbling once it is baked. Polymer clay tips for beginners the blue bottle tree. Imagine a wonderful, magical world of faeries and pixies on the other side of this door. See more ideas about clay, polymer clay and polymer clay art. Polymer clay, elephant book cover, journal, notebook,elephant journal,elephant, jungle, ooak, wild, clay elephant book cover, clay art.
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Decorative part for book cover a praying forest goddess. She gave me the idea of making a site with fimo polymer clay tutorials she asked me in return to make a special cover for her journal. Make it about a little smaller than your cover to allow for easy opening of your. Halloween altered book by wojciech chowaniec polymer clay. Now i added leg muscles and kneecaps to create more detail. I sculpted this a6 book front cover from polymer clay and hand painted with acrylics. Would you like to make small notebooks with polymer clay covers. Polymer clay can be used to make beads, pendants, bracelets, and neck pieces. Pearling add the perfect detail to your newest creation, whether its a compact mirror, frame cover or bracelet, with pearling.
A small sketch book featuring a fairy door with a porch light and window in a tree trunk, surrounded by lush green foliage including ferns and some white. Definitely great for newbies as well as experienced crafters. The clay work is i decided to make some research work on the polymer clay notebook cover ideas. Use your finger or a wooden match to blend the clay on the body so it looks natural. Swarovski crystal authorized reseller specializing in polymer clays and clay supplies, jewelry making supplies, craft supplies. When i start working with fimo it was difficult to find tutorial and i was constantly complaining to her. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Step 1 cover clay mat or work surface with baking paper. Mod podge or equal amounts of liquid glue and water mixed together optional. See more ideas about polymer clay, clay and journal covers. Diy decorative part for book cover a praying forest goddess. If you are careful not to burn the clay by following the product instructions for temperatures and baking time, you should be fine.
See more ideas about journal covers, polymer clay and clay. Polymer clay journal cover tutorial leafy nature fantasy diy book. Roll your white clay through your pasta machine on the thickest setting. You can make a small book with the covers from any of your favorite books that are close to your heart or make them for a bookworm friend. This is a very quick and easy method, using small amounts of clay, stickyback plastic and embroidery thread or ribbon. Book safe box, secret compartment, dragon eye polymer clay. Fantasy book covers by latvian artist come alive with dragons. Mar 29, 2019 polymer clay can be used to make beads, pendants, bracelets, and neck pieces. A 2x2 cm printout of the cover of the burn book or a book of your choice scissors. Polymer clay journal cover tutorial leafy nature fantasy diy.
Polymer clay information for beginners polymer clay. Cardboard items to cover with clay craftygoats notes. This journal book cover is covered with an application of polymer clay and decorated with a variety of clay flowers. Subscribe for more fantasy and gothic polymer claycraft tutorials. It is an adaptation of mokume gane, a very beautiful and difficult 17thcentury japanese decorative metal working technique. Elaborate book covers have been aniko kolesnikovas passion since 2009. Step 3 transfer to fridge to firm for maximum 10 minutes. Best polymer clay books meet your next favorite book. But it is also very easy for beginners and newbies to get good. This item is intended for interior decorative use only. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Btw, if this polymer clay journals and altered books tutorial looks exciting to you, please do click that youtube like button. Polymer clay information for beginners polymer clay superstore. Bored panda helped me quit my day job to make fantasy book. There are many ways to make minibooks from polymer clay, or from polymer and. Secret compartment book box polymer clay and glass sold,but oh so cool this one of a kind original cover design was created by myself using black polymer clay and a touch of metallic gold leaf paint. Halloween altered book by wojciech chowaniec polymer.
The beginners guide to polymer clay the curiously creative. See more ideas about clay, polymer clay and photo album covers. Unusual shapes, sculpted effects, simulations of semiprecious stones, photoimage transfers, and use of glitter and organic material mean the beads you make will be unique. Im a newbie with polymer clay and this book is my polymer clay bible. Whether youre looking for a small token of your appreciation for an employee, a thoughtful gift for your mom or a gift for an anniversary, one of these unique gifts will suit her perfectly. If you are careful not to burn the clay by following the product instructions for temperatures and baking time, you. Fimo soft polymer clayblack, brilliant blue, translucent, metallic white, metallic purple. It can be used to create not only book covers, but ornaments, jewelry, art and much more.
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Going by the nomdeplume mandarinduck, she molds, twists, turns, presses and prods clumps of this synthetic clay until it takes on glorious shapes and forms. Jul 03, 2017 polymer clay mokume gane, or more accurately, polymer clay mokume is an extremely popular polymer clay technique that creates elegant and sophisticated patterns yet is surprisingly easy to do. Beautiful elements, is a mixedmaterials jewelrymaking project and technique book that teaches simple techniques using wire, metal, and polymer clay to enhance and personalize beaded jewelry. Diy harry potter book christmas ornaments with free printable. Creating a polymer clay journal cover by mandarinmoon on. May 02, 2017 polymer clay is technically certified as nontoxic but you should still make sure that its not accidentally ingested by small children.
Polymer clay is an extremely versatile medium which is perfect for beginners and professional artists alike. Next month is her birthday, so i decided to make some research work on the fimo notebook cover ideas. Dec 02, 2016 sculpting an alien monster sketchbook cover from polymer clay with a glow in the dark eye duration. The latvian designerartist, working under the name mandarin duck, specializes in creating dragon, animal, bird, fantasy, and natureinspired polymer journals. Youll want your clay sheet to be slightly smaller than the book cover. Diy harry potter book christmas ornaments with free. Polymer clay book as seen on hgtv average rating 5 out of 5 5. Sep 4, 2015 a colourful page full of new book covers to make. You can make a small book with the covers from any of your favorite books that are close to your heart.
Fantasy book covers by latvian artist come alive with. Step 2 using rolling pin, roll out an amount of clay to size of chosen bowl to a thickness of 7mm. Simple, quick, and easy great for advanced clayers or beginners alike. A unique spin on a book cover, this polymer clay miniature book from amaco of emily dickinsons two butterflies went out at noon can also house your favorite poem or short story. All sculpting was done by hand, no moulds were used in the process.