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Polymer clay jewelry information
Apparently, it is not all types of jewelry that can be made beautifully and professionally by just about anyone. Conversely, Polymer clay jewelry is special and can be a very exciting artistic work to try out at home because raw materials are cheap and the process almost hassles free. Some of the points to keep in mind at the verge of starting the artwork include the following. First, it is imperative to visualize the final image of your jewelry and this is the designing part. There are many computer software programs for drawing available for use, websites offering these suggestions or simply your paper and pencil. Sketch the design of the end jewelry outcome first.
When using polymer clay to make jewelry, it is advisable to cut narrow pieces to make a huge piece to avoid loss of shape if many colors are blended at once. Roll a cylindrical shape of a set of colored clay in a different one and use a straight blade to cut it in part. The ends that will be noticeable will appear as petals of some flower made up of two distinct colors or something else and the artist can repeat the same process over and over again to complete pieces to make the whole image.
Another important step to consider when making polymer clay jewelry involves creating one large roll of color. In order for this to happen, the artist should create sections of colored polymer and also rolls of one obstinate color. Each roll is then enveloped in different colored section of clay and integrated with compressed layers of polymer clay. The artist does not need any special object to make rolls or layered clay images, only the hands.
A needle is needed though to hollow out some holes on the polymer beads, for stringing once the pendant or whatever polymer clay jewelry is ready. Then these can be placed on heat and the time controlled based on the type of clay bought and once done, allowed cool. After this, the jewelry needs to be polished using the recommended methods to make it shine. Finally, the artist can join the new polymer jewelry with the wires, strings, chains or clasp as desired and wear it.