One of the features of polymer clay is how well it adapts to texture. As I mentioned in an eariier post, I have a new silicon rubber mat with a cross-hatch pattern that looks a great deal like a woven fabric. and I've been enjoying working with it. Here are a few more pieces I've made using the new texture. I pressed embossing powder into the textured clay before cutting, then baked the pieces. The embossing powder bonded well with the clay, so I did not put a finish on the pendants and pins, primarily due to the openings on many of these pieces and the flower charm sticking through. I am also making earrings with the texture and the embossing powder. I plan on using Magic Gloss on them to give the powder extra shine.
One of the features of polymer clay is how well it adapts to texture. As I mentioned in an eariier post, I have a new silicon rubber mat with a cross-hatch pattern that looks a great deal like a woven fabric. and I've been enjoying working with it. Here are a few more pieces I've made using the new texture. I pressed embossing powder into the textured clay before cutting, then baked the pieces. The embossing powder bonded well with the clay, so I did not put a finish on the pendants and pins, primarily due to the openings on many of these pieces and the flower charm sticking through. I am also making earrings with the texture and the embossing powder. I plan on using Magic Gloss on them to give the powder extra shine.
I love that texture! Are you willing to tell me a bit more about the mat?
ReplyDeleteHi, Linda. Yes, it's a great texture! I bought it online through Etsy from GF ArtTools. It's their texture stamp #80. Definitely a great texture. Hope you enjoy using it as much as I have.
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