Jewelry made of polymer clay is very effective. At the same time, the material is so plastic that it allows you to sculpt a wide variety of figurines from the simplest to the filigree ones imitating jewelry.
Flower brooch made of polymer clay
To make this brooch, you will need two shades of baked plastic: yellow for the middle of the flower, and whatever you want for the petals. Also, petals can be made with a color transition from lighter to dark, sat down to mix clay of two shades. In addition to plastics, prepare:
- a piece of glass or ceramic tiles with a smooth surface;
- varnish for coating polymer clay;
- acrylic paints;
- a brush;
- the base for the brooch;
- glue "Moment";
- a sharp stationery knife;
- rolling pin;
- a toothpick.
Roll a ball out of yellow plastic. Flatten it a little and apply the texture with a toothpick.
Roll out a thin layer about 2 mm thick from polymer clay to make petals. A cylindrical object with a smooth surface can be used as a rolling pin for this purpose. This can be, for example, a can of deodorant or a glass bottle.
Use a sharp knife to cut out a few rounded petals. Thin the edges of the parts with a rolling pin. Apply several streaks with a toothpick and shape the petals into a curved shape with your hands.
Collect the flower. Take the middle and place the petals around it. Give the workpiece the desired shape. Place on a glass or ceramic substrate and send to bake in an oven preheated to 110-130 degrees.
After the flower has cooled down, scratch the back of the flower a few times. This is necessary in order to keep the brooch's clasp as tight as possible.
Drop a little glue, after a couple of minutes, when it starts to harden, attach the brooch base and press it firmly with your fingers. Let the glue dry, then highlight the veins on the petals with acrylic paints and cover the product with a special varnish for polymer clay.
Flat brooch
You can mold a product of almost any shape from plastic, but the simplest product is flat. Ideal for beginners.
Prepare several colors of polymer clay. You will also need a shape cutter. This can be a special cutter or any other template according to which it will be possible to cut the desired figure with a sharp knife. Other materials and tools:
- a piece of glass or ceramic tiles with a smooth surface;
- plastic varnish;
- the basis for the brooch;
- glue "Moment".
Roll out a layer 2-3 mm thick from polymer clay of the main color with a rolling pin. Then make thin strands of plastic in different colors. Place the resulting sausages side by side and roll them back together into a thin layer about 1 mm thick. Work on a glass or ceramic substrate.
Cut 2 identical parts from the resulting blanks. Place a multi-colored figurine on the base. Press down lightly and place in the preheated oven, while sending the work to bake without removing it from the substrate.
After baking, remove the workpiece, let it cool and remove it from the substrate, picking up the bottom side with a knife. Scratch the back slightly and glue the brooch base to the surface. Cover the brooch with polymer clay varnish and let it dry for several hours.
