Materials
ceramic switch plate cover
polymer clay Designer Squares
work mat
NuBlade clay blade
Marxit ruler
Steps
- Warm the Designer Squares in your hands for 5 minutes or more to ensure the cane is softened.
- On the parchment paper, trace a pattern of the are of the switch plate that will be covered.
- Slice canes approximately 1/16" thick.
- Again, warm each slice to ensure it is soft.
- Press slice between your fingers to even out the cut.
- Place all pieces on the pattern to cover switch plate, pressing each of the pieces together as you go along.
- Smooth out any rough areas with your fingers and a brayer.
- Transfer slices to switch plate from the pattern.
- Smooth again to make certain seams don't show and surface is even. With small knife, trim any access from edges of the switch plate.
- Bake at 265 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- If the clay does not stick to the switch plate, remove clay pieces and apply adhesive to the back. Replace on switch plate.
- Optional: Coat with a gloss or matte lacquer depending on the effect desired.
Resources polymer clay Designer Squares, free catalog, FIMO clay and tools
American Art Clay Co. Inc. (AMACO)
Website:
www.amaco.com
clay tools - Prairie Craft
Prairie Craft Company/Kato Polyclay
Website:
www.prairiecraft.com
or
Website:
www.katopolyclay.com Guests Karen Franklin
Demonstrator, American Art Clay Co., Inc. (AMACO)
4717 West 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Toll Free Phone: 800-374-1600
Website:
www.amaco.com
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