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The Guide to Sculpt Artistry Polymer Clay Jewelry

by Donna Kato PolyClay & Polymer Clay by Donna Kato

Over years ago, many came to know about the art form of polymer clay jewelry a little. As it combines painting and sculpting into almost unlimited designs and shapes, it captured my interest. It is very lightweight, durable, and colorful.

A musical instruments design of pendants and earrings adorned by images of mandolin, saxophone, banjo, fiddle, or guitar is one of the most eye-catching themes available. The Kato Glue along with polymer clay is used in these.

As it is pliable and malleable, it’s called clay. This material is associated with the polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Used in plumbing pipes, this is the same type of plastic. Its working properties and texture resemble those of mineral clay and usually contains no clay minerals.

As it is inexpensive, attention-grabbing, and stylish, People should be checking out polymer clay jewelry.

From the simple to the extravagant, Jewelry making can range. Others focus on a specialty and hone their skills, while some artists create a wide variety of different types of jewelry.

Some polymer clay artists are very talented and their finely and intricately detailed finished work resembles the work done by a machine.

Differentiating it from all other polymer clay pieces, developing a personal style gives this jewelry its attraction. So theme with the artist who has developed a niche for that theme they will begin to associate when people are looking for particular. The Kato Matrix is essential in polyclay sculpting.

In your kitchen, many of the supplies and tools you will need can be found such as a rolling pin, knife, and cutting board. Remember that you can no longer use it for food if you use a utensil for polymer clay; so, ensure from your food equipment, you keep your clay equipment separate. So that you can roll out your clay, pick an area to work in.

You will probably want to invest in a pasta machine, once you get into polymer clay. However, in the beginning, you can roll it flat with a rolling pin and put the clay between two pieces of wax paper. When rolling out the clay, the kitchen counter works best if a polymer clay artist has not set up a studio.

You need a surface to form, shape, and cut your clay once you roll out your clay. The Kato Glue must also be used. A cutting board can be used. You will need to bake it in an oven after you have assembled your polymer clay creation. Use your regular oven by covering an old cookie sheet with foil.

Finally, you will want to have some ventilation in the room if you want to put some sort of protective coating on your clay to protect it, such as lacquer. Make sure you have a place where without being disturbed, the pieces can dry safely.

Author’s Bio

PrairieCraft is the first online store to serve the polymer clay enthusiast. We fulfill the demand for better products, tools, and clay and offer Kato tools like Kato blades, Kato glue and forms, Kato Polyclay, Kato Rubber Stamps, and many more. Visit www.Prairiecraft.com  for details.

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About Donna Kato Freshman   PolyClay & Polymer Clay by Donna Kato

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