Hi All, thanks for joining me in my studio. Today' we'll make our own portal into the fairy world with the sweet polymer clay fair door earrings. These simple earrings can be embellished any way you want by changing up the color and beads.
The legend is that these fairy doors are the portal to the fairy world and true believers can enter through these doors. I hope you enjoy this project. See the tools and materials list below.
Kemper Klay Cutter - 3/16" 4 basic shapes - flower, teardrop, circle and heart http://amzn.to/1MuNH4W
Visit my Amazon store as a resource for the products I use in my studio. http://astore.amazon.com/sweewilldesi-20
Tools
Oven
Pasta Machine
Craft blade
Craft knife
Needle tools
Embossing tool
Jewelry pliers - round nose and cutters
Cutters - 3/16" heart and flower; 1" and 3/4" circle
Materials
Clay - Raw Sienna and various colors for flowers. I use Sculpey Premo!
Paint - Burnt Sienna or other dark brown (optional)
Earring findings - 2 ea of ear wire, ear nut, eye pin and head pin
Beads - 2 ea
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Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I participate in several affiliate programs. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my videos. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos! This is how I earn compensation by sharing tips, techniques and projects with you. The affiliate programs I use include Simon Says Stamp, Amazon, Dick Blick and Michaels. These are all stores I shop at for the products I use.
Blogger, wearable art maker, polymer clay artist
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Saturday, March 12, 2016
How to Make a Polymer Clay Faux Wood Cuff Bracelet - The Polymer Clay Workbench
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See the first two videos in this series to learn to make the Basic Polymer Clay Cuff and Wood Grain Stack/Cane. Here are the links to those videos.
Polymer Clay Faux Wood Grain Stack/Cane:
https://youtu.be/csTdM8K59K0
Polymer Clay Basic Cuff Bracelet:
https://youtu.be/KpGkXdwhpS4
Yay!! Here's the Faux Wood Look with Coral Pebble bracelet that reached #1 in the poll. Let's get started. In Part 2 of a 2 Part video tutorial, we'll make a polymer clay faux wood and coral pebble cuff bracelet. Please refer to the video "How to Make a Basic Polymer Clay Cuff Bracelet." This is one of my favorite bracelets that can easily be customized with color or design. See some of my recommended products and the tools/materials below. Hope you enjoy and thanks again for joining me in my studio. Take care.
Build your studio:
Acrylic Roller: http://amzn.to/1QKRgIa
Clay Blades: http://amzn.to/1RchgPW
Bracelet Bender (The exact one I use is no longer available. Here's an inexpensive one of equal quality): http://amzn.to/1LYmLdu
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 1/2" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f8GE
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 3/4" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1LYnifp
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 144 Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f3mw
Aluminum Bracelet Blank Preformed 5 1/2" pieces (Note: this doesn't get a great review on Amazon because the reviewer said they were too lightweight - this is what we want!): http://amzn.to/1TvVTJY
Brass Channel Bracelet Blank 1 5/16" piece: http://amzn.to/1TeLHF8
Silver plated Channel Bracelet Blank 1 ea .929" channel space: http://amzn.to/1TeM4zC
Extruder: http://amzn.to/1X3Dl1i
Plastic Grid Sheets: http://amzn.to/21Rfsxh
Stencil Plastic: http://amzn.to/1X32l8U
What I use to make my videos:
Canon Vixia HF R600 Camcorder: http://amzn.to/1LYnPOo
Studio Lights: http://amzn.to/1LYnT0C
External Microphone: http://amzn.to/1RMHrcN
Tools/Materials:
Oven
Pasta machine
Craft knife
Acrylic roller
Clay Blade
Needle tool
Bracelet template
Bracelet blank - 3/4" aluminum
Burnt Umber Paint
Sandpaper - 400 grit (optional)
Sanding bucket/tub
Clay - Sculpey Premo! in Raw Sienna, Translucent, White and Ecru
Round center focal - I used some glass pebbles from the floral section of my local craft store.
See me on my social media sites:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillow...
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWil...
Blog:
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspo...
Disclosure: I participate in several affiliate programs. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my blog and videos. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos! This is how I earn compensation by sharing tips, techniques and projects with you. The affiliate programs I use include Simon Says Stamp, Amazon, and Michaels. These are all stores I shop at for the products I use.
See the first two videos in this series to learn to make the Basic Polymer Clay Cuff and Wood Grain Stack/Cane. Here are the links to those videos.
Polymer Clay Faux Wood Grain Stack/Cane:
https://youtu.be/csTdM8K59K0
Polymer Clay Basic Cuff Bracelet:
https://youtu.be/KpGkXdwhpS4
Yay!! Here's the Faux Wood Look with Coral Pebble bracelet that reached #1 in the poll. Let's get started. In Part 2 of a 2 Part video tutorial, we'll make a polymer clay faux wood and coral pebble cuff bracelet. Please refer to the video "How to Make a Basic Polymer Clay Cuff Bracelet." This is one of my favorite bracelets that can easily be customized with color or design. See some of my recommended products and the tools/materials below. Hope you enjoy and thanks again for joining me in my studio. Take care.
Build your studio:
Acrylic Roller: http://amzn.to/1QKRgIa
Clay Blades: http://amzn.to/1RchgPW
Bracelet Bender (The exact one I use is no longer available. Here's an inexpensive one of equal quality): http://amzn.to/1LYmLdu
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 1/2" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f8GE
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 3/4" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1LYnifp
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 144 Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f3mw
Aluminum Bracelet Blank Preformed 5 1/2" pieces (Note: this doesn't get a great review on Amazon because the reviewer said they were too lightweight - this is what we want!): http://amzn.to/1TvVTJY
Brass Channel Bracelet Blank 1 5/16" piece: http://amzn.to/1TeLHF8
Silver plated Channel Bracelet Blank 1 ea .929" channel space: http://amzn.to/1TeM4zC
Extruder: http://amzn.to/1X3Dl1i
Plastic Grid Sheets: http://amzn.to/21Rfsxh
Stencil Plastic: http://amzn.to/1X32l8U
What I use to make my videos:
Canon Vixia HF R600 Camcorder: http://amzn.to/1LYnPOo
Studio Lights: http://amzn.to/1LYnT0C
External Microphone: http://amzn.to/1RMHrcN
Tools/Materials:
Oven
Pasta machine
Craft knife
Acrylic roller
Clay Blade
Needle tool
Bracelet template
Bracelet blank - 3/4" aluminum
Burnt Umber Paint
Sandpaper - 400 grit (optional)
Sanding bucket/tub
Clay - Sculpey Premo! in Raw Sienna, Translucent, White and Ecru
Round center focal - I used some glass pebbles from the floral section of my local craft store.
See me on my social media sites:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillow...
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWil...
Blog:
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspo...
Disclosure: I participate in several affiliate programs. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my blog and videos. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos! This is how I earn compensation by sharing tips, techniques and projects with you. The affiliate programs I use include Simon Says Stamp, Amazon, and Michaels. These are all stores I shop at for the products I use.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
How to Make a Basic Polymer Clay Cuff Bracelet - The Polymer Clay Workbench
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Hi All, thanks for joining me in my studio. This is the second Polymer Clay Workbench. In this video tutorial, we'll use the bracelet form we made to make a simple, basic cuff. The construction techniques used in this cuff can be translated into so many different styles with endless options for embellishments. Stay tuned for the end of the video where there's a poll for the next bracelet project. Hope you enjoy and thanks again for joining me in my studio. Take care.
See some of my favorite products below.
Build your studio:
Bracelet Bender (The exact one I use is no longer available. Here's an inexpensive one of equal quality): http://amzn.to/1LYmLdu
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 1/2" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f8GE
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 3/4" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1LYnifp
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 144 Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f3mw
Aluminum Bracelet Blank Preformed 5 1/2" pieces (Note: this doesn't get a great review on Amazon because the reviewer said they were too lightweight - this is what we want!): http://amzn.to/1TvVTJY
Brass Channel Bracelet Blank 1 5/16" piece: http://amzn.to/1TeLHF8
Silver plated Channel Bracelet Blank 1 ea .929" channel space: http://amzn.to/1TeM4zC
Plastic Grid Sheets: http://amzn.to/21Rfsxh
Stencil Plastic: http://amzn.to/1X32l8U
What I use to make my videos:
Canon Vixia HF R600 Camcorder: http://amzn.to/1LYnPOo
Studio Lights: http://amzn.to/1LYnT0C
External Microphone: http://amzn.to/1RMHrcN
Tools/Materials:
Oven
Pasta Machine
Extruder with small rectangle die
Texture sheets/plates
Paint
Sandpaper - 240 & 400 grit
Sanding tub, water & dish detergent
Paper Towel
Clay Blade
Bracelet template
Bracelet bender or 1-1/2" glass jar
Bracelet blanks - aluminum 1/2" or 3/4" inch
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillowDsgn/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWillowDsgn
Blog:
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/
Disclosure: I participate in several affiliate programs. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my videos. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos! This is how I earn compensation by sharing tips, techniques and projects with you. The affiliate programs I use include Simon Says Stamp, Amazon, and Michaels. These are all stores I shop at for the products I use.
Hi All, thanks for joining me in my studio. This is the second Polymer Clay Workbench. In this video tutorial, we'll use the bracelet form we made to make a simple, basic cuff. The construction techniques used in this cuff can be translated into so many different styles with endless options for embellishments. Stay tuned for the end of the video where there's a poll for the next bracelet project. Hope you enjoy and thanks again for joining me in my studio. Take care.
Build your studio:
Bracelet Bender (The exact one I use is no longer available. Here's an inexpensive one of equal quality): http://amzn.to/1LYmLdu
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 1/2" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f8GE
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 3/4" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1LYnifp
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 144 Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f3mw
Aluminum Bracelet Blank Preformed 5 1/2" pieces (Note: this doesn't get a great review on Amazon because the reviewer said they were too lightweight - this is what we want!): http://amzn.to/1TvVTJY
Brass Channel Bracelet Blank 1 5/16" piece: http://amzn.to/1TeLHF8
Silver plated Channel Bracelet Blank 1 ea .929" channel space: http://amzn.to/1TeM4zC
Plastic Grid Sheets: http://amzn.to/21Rfsxh
Stencil Plastic: http://amzn.to/1X32l8U
What I use to make my videos:
Canon Vixia HF R600 Camcorder: http://amzn.to/1LYnPOo
Studio Lights: http://amzn.to/1LYnT0C
External Microphone: http://amzn.to/1RMHrcN
Tools/Materials:
Oven
Pasta Machine
Extruder with small rectangle die
Texture sheets/plates
Paint
Sandpaper - 240 & 400 grit
Sanding tub, water & dish detergent
Paper Towel
Clay Blade
Bracelet template
Bracelet bender or 1-1/2" glass jar
Bracelet blanks - aluminum 1/2" or 3/4" inch
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillowDsgn/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWillowDsgn
Blog:
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/
Disclosure: I participate in several affiliate programs. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my videos. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos! This is how I earn compensation by sharing tips, techniques and projects with you. The affiliate programs I use include Simon Says Stamp, Amazon, and Michaels. These are all stores I shop at for the products I use.
Friday, March 4, 2016
How to Add Strength and Flexibility to Polymer Clay Cuff Bracelets - The Polymer Clay Workbench
Hi All, Thanks for joining me in my studio. I'm starting a new series called "Polymer Clay Workbench". In this series we'll look at polymer clay basics, answer questions and work on techniques that improve the quality and beauty of polymer clay projects. I'll also share the products I like to help you build your studio and polymer clay art room (see links below). I hope you enjoy this series.
In the first Polymer Clay Workbench, we'll look at how to add strength and flexibility to polymer clay cuff bracelets. It's common for new clayers to make their cuffs only from polymer clay. Many experience softening as the skin warms the clay or breakage. I'll show you how to use bracelet blanks/forms to add the needed strength and flexibility. We'll focus on cuffs in this video. Just the underlying structure. In a future video we'll make a cuff using this technique. You'll see how you use basic tools/materials to make your bracelet form. I hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think about this series. Thanks as always for watching, liking and subscribing to my channel. Following are some affiliate links for products that help you build your studio.
Build your studio:
Bracelet Bender (The exact one I use is no longer available. Here's an inexpensive one of equal quality): http://amzn.to/1LYmLdu
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 1/2" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f8GE
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 3/4" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1LYnifp
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 144 Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f3mw
Aluminum Bracelet Blank Preformed 5 1/2" pieces (Note: this doesn't get a great review on Amazon because the reviewer said they were too lightweight - this is what we want!): http://amzn.to/1TvVTJY
Brass Channel Bracelet Blank 1 5/16" piece: http://amzn.to/1TeLHF8
Silver plated Channel Bracelet Blank 1 ea .929" channel space: http://amzn.to/1TeM4zC
What I use to make my videos:
Canon Vixia HF R600 Camcorder: http://amzn.to/1LYnPOo
Studio Lights: http://amzn.to/1LYnT0C
External Microphone: http://amzn.to/1RMHrcN
Tools/Materials:
Bracelet bender or 1-1/2" glass jar
Bracelet blanks - aluminum 1/2" or 3/4" inch
Aluminum strips - if you want to make your own
Heavy duty metal snips
Chain nose pliers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillowDsgn/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWillowDsgn
Disclosure: I participate in several affiliate programs. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my videos and blog. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos, blog posts and tutorials! This is how I earn compensation by sharing tips, techniques and projects with you. The affiliate programs I use include Simon Says Stamp, Amazon, and Michaels. These are all stores I shop at for the products I use.
In the first Polymer Clay Workbench, we'll look at how to add strength and flexibility to polymer clay cuff bracelets. It's common for new clayers to make their cuffs only from polymer clay. Many experience softening as the skin warms the clay or breakage. I'll show you how to use bracelet blanks/forms to add the needed strength and flexibility. We'll focus on cuffs in this video. Just the underlying structure. In a future video we'll make a cuff using this technique. You'll see how you use basic tools/materials to make your bracelet form. I hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think about this series. Thanks as always for watching, liking and subscribing to my channel. Following are some affiliate links for products that help you build your studio.
Build your studio:
Bracelet Bender (The exact one I use is no longer available. Here's an inexpensive one of equal quality): http://amzn.to/1LYmLdu
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 1/2" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f8GE
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 3/4" Pieces: http://amzn.to/1LYnifp
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 144 Pieces: http://amzn.to/1L7f3mw
Aluminum Bracelet Blank Preformed 5 1/2" pieces (Note: this doesn't get a great review on Amazon because the reviewer said they were too lightweight - this is what we want!): http://amzn.to/1TvVTJY
Brass Channel Bracelet Blank 1 5/16" piece: http://amzn.to/1TeLHF8
Silver plated Channel Bracelet Blank 1 ea .929" channel space: http://amzn.to/1TeM4zC
What I use to make my videos:
Canon Vixia HF R600 Camcorder: http://amzn.to/1LYnPOo
Studio Lights: http://amzn.to/1LYnT0C
External Microphone: http://amzn.to/1RMHrcN
Tools/Materials:
Bracelet bender or 1-1/2" glass jar
Bracelet blanks - aluminum 1/2" or 3/4" inch
Aluminum strips - if you want to make your own
Heavy duty metal snips
Chain nose pliers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillowDsgn/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWillowDsgn
Disclosure: I participate in several affiliate programs. That means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links posted on my videos and blog. (At NO additional cost to you.) This allows me to bring you more videos, blog posts and tutorials! This is how I earn compensation by sharing tips, techniques and projects with you. The affiliate programs I use include Simon Says Stamp, Amazon, and Michaels. These are all stores I shop at for the products I use.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
How to Make an Oirgami Style Crane Necklace
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Hi All, Thanks for joining me in my studio as we make this elegant silver origami style crane necklace. I found these pretty metal origami style crane beads that I knew would make a nice statement necklace. We'll use basic jewelry making pliers to create simple loops for the connectors. Adding a sentiment bead, in this case "wish" finishes the Y style necklace. I'll also show you how you can customize the necklace by adding alcohol ink to color the crane beads or colored spacer beads. I hope you enjoy this project. Thanks again for joining me in my studio. The tools and materials needed for the project are found below the video.
Tools
Round nose and chain nose jewelry pliers
Wire cutters
Materials
Eye pins - at least 2"
4mm spacer beads
Crane beads
Large oval jump ring
Chain - approx 6"
Clasp
See my blog for the tools/materials list:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillowDsgn/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWillowDsgn
Blog:
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/
Hi All, Thanks for joining me in my studio as we make this elegant silver origami style crane necklace. I found these pretty metal origami style crane beads that I knew would make a nice statement necklace. We'll use basic jewelry making pliers to create simple loops for the connectors. Adding a sentiment bead, in this case "wish" finishes the Y style necklace. I'll also show you how you can customize the necklace by adding alcohol ink to color the crane beads or colored spacer beads. I hope you enjoy this project. Thanks again for joining me in my studio. The tools and materials needed for the project are found below the video.
Tools
Round nose and chain nose jewelry pliers
Wire cutters
Materials
Eye pins - at least 2"
4mm spacer beads
Crane beads
Large oval jump ring
Chain - approx 6"
Clasp
See my blog for the tools/materials list:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillowDsgn/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWillowDsgn
Blog:
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/
How to Make Spring Sprung Polymer Clay Inchies
Hi All, join me in my studio to make these fun Spring Sprung Polymer Clay Inchies. These inchies have colorful hearts, flowers and a whimsical spring with a bright bead on the end. I hope you enjoy this project. The tools and materials list follows the video.
Tools
Oven
Pasta machine or clay roller
Cutters - 1" square, 3/4" heart, 1/2" flower and 1/8" round
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Needle tool, bamboo skewer to make the wire spring
Texture plate
Embossing tools
Clay blade
Tile
Materials
Clay - various colors
Wire - 24 ga
See my blog for the tools/materials list:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillowDsgn/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWillowDsgn
Blog:
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/
Tools
Oven
Pasta machine or clay roller
Cutters - 1" square, 3/4" heart, 1/2" flower and 1/8" round
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Needle tool, bamboo skewer to make the wire spring
Texture plate
Embossing tools
Clay blade
Tile
Materials
Clay - various colors
Wire - 24 ga
See my blog for the tools/materials list:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillowDsgn
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/SweetWillowDsgn/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=SweetWillowDsgn
Blog:
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/
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