Jewelry Making Daily Publishes Free Guide and Projects to Learn How to Make Polymer Clay Jewelry

April 27, 2012 - PRLog -- Loveland, Colo.: Jewelry Making Daily introduces a free eBook loaded with basics and projects for making beautiful polymer clay jewelry. Included is expert advice: from equipment to basic tips for selecting the ideal clay for polymer clay bead making, many types of polymer clay jewelry, and Fimo jewelry. One pattern includes instructions for making metal polymer clay jewelry using premade silver components with unique polymer clay creations.

The free eBook can be downloaded online at:
http:// www.jewelrymakingdaily.com/polymer-clay

With little more than a sharp knife, some sandpaper, a pasta machine, and a toaster oven, anyone can make polymer clay jewelry that either makes a bold statement or a delicate one. Polymer clay, a great medium for clay jewelry making, is not actually true clay, but a sculptable material called clay only because of its texture and working properties resembling those of mineral clay. Jewelry artists can create beautifully detailed beads, pendants, and other sculpted shapes for necklaces and earrings from polymer clay.

The eBook can be downloaded online at:
http://www.jewelrymakingdaily.com/polymer-clay

The introductory guide provides expert advice on combining polymer clay with silver from old jewelry that’s in need of new life with a brand-new design. Included are instructions for working in fabric, metal, and more into polymer clay beads, necklaces, and pendants. The eBook guides jewelry artists on an exciting journey to learn how to make polymer clay jewelry. One pattern instructs readers how to create silver polymer clay jewelry using premade silver elements combined with polymer clay creations.

Wearable Art: Polymer Clay Pendant
Tuxedo Pin & Pendant by Ilene Goldman

Those who enjoy dressing up an outfit with a beautiful pin or a pendant hanging from a simple silver chain, this Tuxedo pin/pendant is just the thing. Wear the pin on the lapel of a jacket or coat to brighten it up. Learn how to accessorize with a piece of art. Polymer clay jewelry making is fun and easy with step-by-step instructions in this free eBook.

Polymer Clay Bead Making
Reversible Checkerboard Pendant by Patricia Kimle

This pendant begins with a solid black bead. Carved geometric patterns create many angles which are highlighted by metallic and pearlescent acrylics. Follow Patricia, who has been creating polymer clay jewelry and fine crafts and art from polymer clay for over 10 years, in this step-by-step pattern to creating a beautiful and unique pendant.

Fimo Jewelry
Mad for Jellyrolls! By Donna Kato

This project features a balanced "jellyroll" and a coiled roll that resembles a snail. It includes instructions to create a three- and four-part Skinner blend and a way to apply your cane slices that will minimize image distortion. Fimo jewelry is that made with Fimo clay, a brand of polymer clay. Fimo clay is suitable for material for sculpting and polymer clay bead making. Fimo jewelry is durable and waterproof once the clay is hardened, it's great for everyday bracelets, earrings, or necklaces.

Clay Jewelry Making
Stuffed Necklace by Louise Fischer Cozzi

Many necklaces with large beads are enticing but end up uncomfortably pulling on your neck and can only be worn for short periods of time. This necklace consists of large, hollow-core polymer beads that are strung on lightweight fabric, keeping the beads in place and retaining the shape of the necklace. Practically weightless, this necklace can be worn all day and night with no discomfort.

Making polymer clay jewelry involves specific tools and materials as well as basic processes for preparing the clay for jewelry making. Artists who are searching for a forgiving, easy to use, versatile, affordable medium to add to their jewelry-making repertoire will find that polymer clay is just the thing. Polymer clay is truly one of the most versatile jewelry-making products in the market. It can be manipulated to resemble gemstones, rocks, wood and other natural elements, glass, and even metal. Polymer clay can be easily molded to become any shape or object you need it to be and can take texture like a dream.

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