Polymer clay
is a polymer plastic compound used in corresponding contrivance as traditional clays. Substitute polymer clay as an inexpensive and lighter alternative to gemstones in beaded jewellery. With the Broad scale of polymer clay products available in Art stores, you can cause realistic faux amber Ambition for your adjacent project.
Instructions
1. Roll out the clay on the #1 setting and use a small cookie cutter to chop even amounts of clay to form your beads. Shape your beads as needed.5.
2. Dash the conditioned clay wrapped up the pasta curler at the #1 setting. Incision the clay into 3-inch squares with the Art cutting edge.
3. Employ the ink colours (sorrounding 8 drops unethical, 2 drops Everyone of remaining colors) to the surface of each rectangle. Spread the ink across the entire surface of the rectangles and wipe away any excess ink. Let dry at room temperature.
4. Roll each rectangle into a ball and run through the pasta machine to even the coloring. Dispute the translucent clay by running it wound up your pasta curler assorted times. Abbreviate the amount setting Everyone lifetime. Work the clay in your hands until you can shape it easily.
Mix a few drops each of brown, red and tangerine inks. Cut random, jagged crevices into the surface of your beads. Carefully pipe the ink mixture into these areas with a bulb syringe. Let dry, turning the beads occasionally.
6. Drill holes into the beads using a needle tool, and set beads on a bead stand. Set the beads in a 275 degree oven for 45 minutes to an hour depending on the size of your beads (30 minutes per 1/4 of thickness). Remove the beads from the oven and immerse them in a bowl of ice water to preserve the translucency.
7. Sand the beads under running water and buff with a microfiber cloth. Apply a polymer clay glaze for extra shine.
