Alcohol Marker Pens on Polymer Clay

I purchased some alcohol marker pens by Spectrum Noir last year for trying out on polymer clay.

My theory is that as alcohol inks are usable on polymer clay surely it would be possible to also be able to use the pens with a more controlled colouring effect on clay too. I have only had a chance to have a quick test of the pens but here are some examples of my first mini try out.

I made some small tiles of white clay both raw and cooked to test the pens here are my results.

Testing Alcohol inks on polymer clay

The above picture is done on raw clay with just the pens.

Below I used the pens as seen in the first photo and then decided to mix it up with some mixing fluid which I thought made it a little on the mucky side.

Testing Alcohol pens on Polymer Clay

Here I played around with some stamped clay.

Testing Alcohol Pens on Polymer Clay

The best result I believe is with cooked clay mainly due to the fact that on raw clay some of the clay does stick to the pens which I believe will ultimately shorten the life of the pens and given their price this wouldn't be a good thing.

The effects are not as great as I hoped but I do plan to test these out some more to see if I can get some different effects.

Until next time!


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Break Away to Llangollon, Wales

We took some time out this week for a short birthday break to Llangolen in Wales, we had fabulous weather and amazing views from our B&B.

We stayed at The SunBank Holiday Cottage & B&B in The Cow Shed! That's right I said The Cow Shed and it was absolutely gorgeous and a must if your looking for a short getaway!

The Cow Shed at SunBank Holiday Cottage & B&B

The Cow Shed at The SunBank Holiday Cottage and B&B

The Holiday Cottage at The SunBank Holiday Cottage & B&B

The Views at The SunBank Holiday Cottage & B&B

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Trinket Bowls & Ring Dishes Now at Lottie Of London Jewellery

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All handmade from polymer clay using a variety of techniques with alcohol inks each bowl has a unique marbled effect design.

Soft Mint Ring Dish now available at Lottie of London Jewellery

Pink Ring Dish now available at Lottie of London Jewellery

Now available in our at Lottie Of London Jewellery

Pea Pod Necklace Commission Handmade Charm Jewellery by Lottie Of London

Pea Pod Necklace handmade from polymer clay by Lottie of London Jewellery

Here's one of my latest commissions I was asked to make a Pea Pod Necklace as a gift for lovely young lady, I've never actually made a pea pod before and have seen many styles in silver and with pearl beads so I was happy to take on the challenge.

I'm really pleased with the results and am thinking of adding this necklace to my collection, what do you think could this be a new addition to my collection?

Pea Pod Necklace handmade from polymer clay by Lottie of London Jewellery