I started using polymer clay for the first time recently, I wanted to try my hand at making beads. Being naturally drawn to woodland and nature themes I made these beads and pendants. I have to say that I know some amazing polymer clay and ceramic clay artists and their work knocks spots off of my little creations, but I really enjoyed seeing what I could create and I had fun doing so.
Each piece you see was formed by hand, if I make more than one of the same they’re all a little different. After baking hard there’s sanding to be done to make each piece smooth, then I applied artist paint to bring the pieces to life. I guess my style is a little rustic, I’m generally not one for perfection but neither is mother nature.
I love the beads! The little animals are so cute. The fact that they’re all a little different makes them even better!
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I love these! I want to try making beads now.
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They are really pretty. How did you learn to do that? They are very nice.
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How lovely – particularly the owls :)
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wow, this is really pretty, and amazing!!!!
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Thanks everyone!
Eclecticlamb – That’s great, I find it very theraputic using clay.
Sophie, thank you. Mainly inspiration from other bead makers (plus I adore owls) and putting my own ‘stamp’ on whatever I make. The pendant was quite tricky to do but I’m happy with how it turned out, it looks very much how I imagined it to. I make jewellery too in my spare time.
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They are wonderful. I actually prefer rustic jewelry – guess I’m just a rustic person! :)
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Me too Jo Ann!
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They are adorable! I love owls. The rustic look is brilliant : )
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These are really cute! You should try selling these on Etsy or something like that! :) I would love to be able to do things like this but I always make excuses of being too busy or not having enough space to do so.
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These are lovely. I love using Polymer clay, too – have u tried Silver Clay? Similar skills, and u can fire small pieces on a gas hob at home
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Thank you, I’m quite new to polymer clay but really enjoying being creative with it. Thanks for the tip, I will look into it!
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Lots of info on my website if you fancy a look – charmschoolcrafts Have fun!
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They’re gorgeous!
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They are great, what are you going to do with them?
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Janet – Hopefully sell some to jewellery artists, otherwise I will turn them into jewellery myself.
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Thank you!
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Many thanks!
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~You gat a lot of character into those little birds! Great work! I shall forward your blog to my daughter as she makes jewellery too.
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Many thanks!
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Owls and beads.. (toowit) twooo of my favourite things! x
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Reblogged this on les1158 and commented:
Those are so adorable
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