Project designed by Vesta Abel.
Materials:
soft, black polymer clay
Veggie Leather re-heatable foam
Arthur Baker Calligraphy fish stamp
heat tool
copper, verdigris, Decor-It inks
five jump rings
various charms
30-inch chain
makeup sponge
brayer
stylus
needle nose pliers
scrap paper
Steps:
1. Heat the center of the foam sheet with the heat tool until soft.
2. Quickly stamp the fish design onto the softened foam (figure A).
3. Roll a small piece of black polymer clay until it is soft and smooth.
4. Flatten the clay and place it over fish image on the stamp.
5. Roll a brayer over the clay to force it down into the design.
6. Carefully peel up the clay off of the stamp. Using a stylus, poke a hole on both sides of the top of the necklace (figure B).
7. Bake the clay piece according to the manufacturer's directions. Let cool.
8. Squeeze a small amount of verdigris ink onto a piece of scrap paper. Using a makeup sponge, lightly rub the ink across the design. Repeat with copper ink (figure C).
9. Attach a chain and charms with jump rings using needle nose pliers (figure D).
Tips:
- When applying inks with makeup sponges, be careful not to press too hard on the design.
- This technique looks best when using dark colored clays and metallic inks.
Resources Arthur Baker Calligraphy fish stamp, Veggie Leather re-heatable foam, Decor-It inks
ArtSeeds.com
Cortaro, AZ
Phone: 520-247-1325
E-mail:
vakosmon@aol.com
Website:
www.artseeds.com Guests Vesta Abel
Artist and owner of ArtSeeds.com
Cortaro, AZ
Phone: 520-247-1325
E-mail:
vakosmon@aol.com
Website:
www.artseeds.com
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