How Do You Use Polymer Clay For Jewelry?
Using polymer clay to make jewelry can be a highly rewarding form of artistic expression. It is relatively easy to create beautiful, professional-looking pieces of jewelry, and can be done inexpensively and without much hassle. Here are some things to get you started in the world of polymer clay jewelry. Decide on a design. Before you begin making anything, have a good idea of a finished product before you begin. Draw it out on paper, or make a visual aid in another medium. Visit polymer websites to get ideas. Cut strips or shapes out of polymer. The main concept behind polymer is to use small bits of polymer to create a larger piece, because mixing shades of polymer together can result in a blob of color with no specific shapes. For example, roll a tube of white clay in red clay and then cut it in half with a straight blade. The exposed ends will look like flower petals, and you can use multiple pieces of this tube of color to build a flower. Roll out and smooth the polymer clay. Crea
