About Polymer Clay and My Processes
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About Polymer Clay and My Process
The Process
Polymer clay is composed of three types of polymers. It requires “conditioning” which uses multiple passes through a pasta machine in order to mix the different polymers together. The "Art" of the piece is the result of the color combinations and patterns which are derived from my process which is explained below.
Thus, they are "painted" by the process.
The final piece of jewelry is baked in a convection oven for 45 minutes for each step, which can mean two or more baking sessions. Each piece takes between 4-6 hours of work and is always a "One-of-a-Kind".
After cooling, my pieces are then sanded 6-8 times up to a 2000 grit sandpaper and are then buffed, or coated with a water-based seal to create a matte or glossy finished. The final step is watching a customer pick out their perfect piece and to see how beautiful they look while wearing it!
Mokume Gane Technique
I create 3 - 4 colors and layer them up to 10 very thin layers or more. Some of these colors are what are called "Color Recipes" which means I have mixed 3 or more colors to create just one new one!
I form them into a mini-loaf (2“x3”) and push through the top of the stack with various tools
and shapes with either a design in mind or a completely abstract approach.
The stack is then compressed and I let it rest.
Next, with a laboratory tissue blade, I make razor-thin slices from the top of the stack on down,
and then place these slices on a thicker layer of clay.
This is where the truly artistic process happens!
After flattening the new layers, I decide what area to select and cut.
I then bake, sand and polish my shape into beautiful pendants ready for you to wear! Your pendant can be worn on a chain, choker or cord. Your choice of color and length!
Enjoy!
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The Process
Polymer clay is composed of three types of polymers. It requires “conditioning” which uses multiple passes through a pasta machine in order to mix the different polymers together. The "Art" of the piece is the result of the color combinations and patterns which are derived from my process which is explained below.
Thus, they are "painted" by the process.
The final piece of jewelry is baked in a convection oven for 45 minutes for each step, which can mean two or more baking sessions. Each piece takes between 4-6 hours of work and is always a "One-of-a-Kind".
After cooling, my pieces are then sanded 6-8 times up to a 2000 grit sandpaper and are then buffed, or coated with a water-based seal to create a matte or glossy finished. The final step is watching a customer pick out their perfect piece and to see how beautiful they look while wearing it!
Thus, they are "painted" by the process.
The final piece of jewelry is baked in a convection oven for 45 minutes for each step, which can mean two or more baking sessions. Each piece takes between 4-6 hours of work and is always a "One-of-a-Kind".
After cooling, my pieces are then sanded 6-8 times up to a 2000 grit sandpaper and are then buffed, or coated with a water-based seal to create a matte or glossy finished. The final step is watching a customer pick out their perfect piece and to see how beautiful they look while wearing it!
Mokume Gane Technique
I create 3 - 4 colors and layer them up to 10 very thin layers or more. Some of these colors are what are called "Color Recipes" which means I have mixed 3 or more colors to create just one new one!
I form them into a mini-loaf (2“x3”) and push through the top of the stack with various tools
and shapes with either a design in mind or a completely abstract approach.
The stack is then compressed and I let it rest.
Next, with a laboratory tissue blade, I make razor-thin slices from the top of the stack on down,
and then place these slices on a thicker layer of clay.
This is where the truly artistic process happens!
After flattening the new layers, I decide what area to select and cut.
I then bake, sand and polish my shape into beautiful pendants ready for you to wear! Your pendant can be worn on a chain, choker or cord. Your choice of color and length!
Enjoy!
Next, with a laboratory tissue blade, I make razor-thin slices from the top of the stack on down,
and then place these slices on a thicker layer of clay.
This is where the truly artistic process happens!
After flattening the new layers, I decide what area to select and cut.
I then bake, sand and polish my shape into beautiful pendants ready for you to wear! Your pendant can be worn on a chain, choker or cord. Your choice of color and length!
Enjoy!
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Mokume-gane
From Wikipedia
(木目金 Mokumegane) is a Japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. Mokume gane translates closely to "wood grain metal" or "wood eye metal", describing the way the metal takes on the appearance of natural wood grain.
Mokume-gane has been used to create many artistic objects.
Though the technique was first created to decorate swords,
the art survives today mostly in the form of jewelry and hollowware.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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This technique is at least 4 centuries old and has been cleverly adapted by Polymer Clay artists.
Common brand names of Polymer Clay that I use include Premo, Fimo, Sculpy and Kato Clay.
From Wikipedia
(木目金 Mokumegane) is a Japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. Mokume gane translates closely to "wood grain metal" or "wood eye metal", describing the way the metal takes on the appearance of natural wood grain.
Mokume-gane has been used to create many artistic objects.
Though the technique was first created to decorate swords,
the art survives today mostly in the form of jewelry and hollowware.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Mokume-gane has been used to create many artistic objects.
Though the technique was first created to decorate swords,
the art survives today mostly in the form of jewelry and hollowware.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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This technique is at least 4 centuries old and has been cleverly adapted by Polymer Clay artists.
Common brand names of Polymer Clay that I use include Premo, Fimo, Sculpy and Kato Clay.
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