Perfect for beginner-level jewelry makers, Polymer Clay Special Effects offers simple techniques for creating beautiful earrings and more by combining polymer clay with a variety of easy-to-use craft mediums.
Perfect for beginner-level jewelry makers, Polymer Clay Special Effects offers simple techniques for creating beautiful earrings and more by combining polymer clay with a variety of easy-to-use craft mediums.
Lauren Wallace is a jewelry designer specializing in polymer clay and resin. She shares her work on Instagram @maedbymini and on her website maedbymini.com. A native of Oswego, New York, she currently lives in Syracuse.
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Before We Begin: A Mindset to Explore THE FUNDAMENTALS Polymer Clay 101 Polymer Clay Brands Essential Tools & Supplies Featured Tool: Cutters Jewelry Hardware & Findings Color Basics Mixing Color Conditioning Clay TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS Working with Texture Sheets Knitted Sweater Effect Silk Screens Two-Toned Texture CREATING STONE EFFECTS Simple Crystals & Stones Royston Ribbon Turquoise Rainbow Moonstone Onyx Howlite Sliced Agate Bonus Tutorial: Agate Slab Gallery: Minted Mire EXPLORING OTHER MEDIUMS Galaxy Effect Galactic Variations Watercolor Effect Painting on Clay Tutorial by Mikayla Trapasso Wallace Gallery: Mikayla Trapasso Wallace Gallery: Olive Alchemy Pressed Flowers CURING AND FINISHING YOUR PIECES Understanding the Baking Process Preparing Your Pieces for Baking Sanding & Drilling Resin Crash Course Assembly Basics Contributing Artists Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index
