Projects: Poly Clay Creations

Recently I had some poly clay items that needed to be made for a few Swap-Bot swaps. They turned out better than I'd expected so I figured I'd show them to you!

Tiny Poly Clay Tea Cup Charm

This little tea cup may not look too impressive, but when you realize it's only about 1/3" in size, then I think I did pretty good! This will end up being a charm; that's why there is a wire sticking up through the center right now.

Poly Clay Shawl/Scarf Pin

This turned out so nice. I'm so proud of it! It was actually much easier to make than I thought it would be.

If you're unfamiliar with shawl/scarf pins, let me explain how this would be used. Just pull both layers of the shawl/scarf up through the center then push the pin part through the shawl/scarf. This will hold your shawl or scarf in place until you're ready to remove it!

Poly Clay Artist Trading Card (ATC)

This was another item that turned out really nice! It took me about an hour to make (not including baking time) because of all of the details in mica powders that had to be added with a tiny tipped paint brush. I think it was well worth the time, because I'm extremely pleased with the outcome.

This was another really easy project. Basically, I just rolled out my clay to the desired thickness, trimmed to size (2.5"x3.5"), stamped my images into the clay, and "painted" on the mica powders.

If anyone would like a detailed tutorial of the pin or ATC, complete with step-by-step photos, just leave a comment and I'll add one ASAP.

Thanks for reading!!

Tutorial: Polymer Clay Fairy Doors

Step 1: Collect all supplies...

-Pigment powders

-Woodgrain Polymer Clay (see tutorial below)

- Black Polymer Clay

-Wax Paper

-Texture Plates

-Pasta machine or rolling pin

-Polymer clay carving tools

Step 2: Massage clay to soften it until it is the desired consistency. Do not over soften the clay.

Step 3: Roll out clay into a sheet and press the texture plate into the sheet of clay. Make sure you put enough pressure on the plate so that the image is properly transferred.

Step 4: Peel off texture plate and cut the desired shaped door into the clay using your carving tool.

Step 5: Dip finger into Pearl Ex pigment powder and gently rub on top of door, trying not to get the powder into the textured sections.

Step 6: Use a different color to paint the inside of the textured sections. I recommend using a darker color for this part.

Step 7: Use a different color to paint the inside of the textured sections. I recommend using a darker color for this part.

Step 8: Using the woodgrain clay design, cut planks of "wood" and create a door step that is a suitable size in comparison to the door.

Step 9: Place all pieces onto a baking sheet that has been covered in foil. Bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 40 minutes, or 30 minutes per 6mm.

Step 10: Sand down rough edges on both the bottom of the door and the base. When done sanding, wipe off the dust that's been created from sanding.

Step 11: Glue door to base and hold in place till dry.

DONE!