Sunday 9 June 2013

Polymer Clay Playing with Ideas

This week I have finally picked up the clay again, but was abruptly halted when my clay extruder gun decided to die on me! As I was mid flow in my making I had to promptly order another and am now eagerly awaiting its arrival.

Preparing my clay colours for extruding
Preparing my clay colours for extruding


However it did'nt stop my flow and Tuesday I was working on some new ideas that popped into my head, I usually have to make a note of them otherwise they will be lost in the mess that is my brain.

My Idea Book for all my scribbles
My Idea Book for all my scribbles

Here are some prototypes of some pieces I am working on I needed to create some rough versions to see how they would work once put together.


Prototypes for some new Brooch ideas
Prototypes for some new Brooch ideas

I also got round to creating some earrings with those faux jade elephants I made in my blog post Polymer Clay Faux Jade.

Giveaway Faux Jade Polymer Clay Elephant Earrings
Giveaway Faux Jade Polymer Clay Elephant Earrings

I've teamed them with some green aventurine gemstone beads and kept them simple. 

I have a few pairs so this week I will be having a giveaway for the chance to win a pair of these adorable earrings so don't forget to check back soon.

UPDATE The Giveaway is now running pop on over to my GIVEAWAY POST to take part

This post is part of Handmade Monday don't forget to check out more great crafter's over on Handmade Harbours Handmade Monday


5 comments:

  1. The clay colours look really pretty - can't wait to see what you're going to make with them, and I think the elephants earrings are quite funky.

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  2. I'm amazed how the elephants look like real jade. They are really sweet.
    Ali x

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  3. oooh i love the pastel colours you've got lined up... i look forward to seeing what you make with them!

    the elephants are gorgeous and set off so well by the little aventurine beads :) x

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  4. I know that I am really thick but what is excluding? Hope you continue to have an inspiring week.xx

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    1. Hehe its like a long metal tube which the clay is placed into and you turn the handle to extrude the clay, you can get lots of different shaped discs to use, I use the small round holes to make a long clay string for my scribble beads.

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