Polymer Clay Jewelry

 "How do you make polymer clay jewelry?" The first step is to decide on the pattern and the colors you want, then go acquire the clay material. Sculpey and Fimo are softer clays and easy to work with for newbies. It is a good idea to pick your type of clay with a project in mind. For example, Fimo classic is harder and retains shape vs Sculpey III which is softer and more pliable. You will of course need crafting materials: oven safe wire; whatever you want to use for string; paint and brushes; knives and blades; lastly, your oven to bake the polymer clay. You can bake the clay on a piece of foil or a tile. After baking, the clay is hardened and you can use wet\dry fine grit sandpaper for smoothing out the clay.

Polymer clay jewelry can be made using several different  techniques to form any size or shape beads imaginable for piecing them together. Polymer clay is  plastic based, that when cured, retains its shape and color.  It is also extremely lightweight and durable. Polymer clay artists will use a pasta machine to roll thin sheets of clay; to give  it a crackled finish to metal leaf on clay; to make a continuous blend of two or more colors; and as an aid to conditioning fresh clay.

These unique handmade  pendants, bracelets, and earrings are eye catching standouts and so fun to put on with whatever you are wearing. 

Vincent Van Gogh is a favorite artist, therefore we have a version of his Sunflowers painting using a hand carved mold to make this polymer clay pendant. Tan clay was used then hand painted using acrylics. Clear acrylic is applied to protect finish. Strung on 15" brown leather cord with 2" extender. Lightweight and fun for summer. Matching earrings available. Lightweight and eye catching, and not least of all, UNIQUE!  Matching bracelet and earrings available.

The creation of these pieces is an art form whereby  the designer takes thin layers of clay, molds, sculpts and designs it, then bakes it into  trend setting ready to wear jewelry. And the wonderful thing about polymer clay jewelry is that it is inexpensive which is great news in todays economy.

 What is polymer clay? Polymer clay is a sculptable material based on the polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It usually contains no clay minerals, and is only called "clay" because its texture and working properties resemble those of mineral clay.

The polymer clay artist designs and sculpts to give you a true individualistic fashion statement. Polymer clay offers endless design opportunities! The clay doesn’t dry out, so there’s no time limit for construction. You can blend one clay with other colors. The clay is ductile and flexible. The finished product can be either firm or flexible, depending on the type of clay that is used. Any heat-safe material can be incorporated into the, such as metal and beads. The clay can be sculpted into a shape or used to cover a form.

Unique horsey pendants were made using hand carved mold of original artwork. After curing, the pendants were painted using acrylic paints and sealed with clear acrylic. Extremely lightweight and durable. 15" silky black cord with length extenders.

Take your ability to paint and draw and design beautiful polymer clay pendants. There are few limits with polymer clay jewelry. Exploit your talents and explore the possibilities. 

 A wide array of beads and colorful polymer clay designs are available for whatever mood and for whatever occasion you have in mind. 

Polymer clay beads are an important component in creating your jewelry. Let your imagination run and create beautiful jewelry by stringing the beads together.

 Look great for whatever occasion and whatever you feel like wearing with this inexpensive and sophisticated art form.  MY NAME IS MUDD has the right fashion statement for YOU!

Summer is here and polymer clay artist - becmudd is showing brand new fabulous designs at the Farmers Market in Franklin, TN.

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