pushing polymer
Susan Lomuto | Feb 14, 2008 | Comments 15
I’m experimenting again. This time I’m pushing polymer clay through metal. OK, maybe not through the metal, but you know what I mean. Since I’m not a metalsmith, I had to come up with another way – a brass filigree bracelet form seemed like a good substitute.
I pushed a sheet of clay through the ‘windows’, baked it, painted the cuff and sanded off some of the paint to reveal the colors below.
Smoothing the inside was a little tricky, so next up I will finish the back and work on the paint a bit.
Lots of potential here – just need a little ingenuity and some patience. Not a bad start, huh?
Filed Under: My-Work • Polymer Clay
I like it… very cool. SO when are metal smithing classes.
And don’t forget to write me later.
what a great idea! I think it looks good so far. Can’t wait to see it fine tuned!
Susan, it’s beautiful! I’ve tried something similar using brass stencils but it didn’t turn out near as nice as your bracelet. I really like the distressed patina that the paint and the sanding added. You’re full of great ideas!
I think it’s terrific! Painting and “unpainting” are two of my favorite techniques. You make it look great. I like how you think!!
Very cool Susan! I love the aged patina look it has. Great idea!
I think the result is fabulous!!
oh, I meant to ask – how did you remove it from the brass cuff?
Oh I love your “experiment”! Looks great. I am already thinking if you could separate the polymerclay again after baking and bakfilling with some more clay? So inspiring!
Nadja
adooooooorable! so great!
Very cool! I am thinking of all sorts of other ways to use this technique. Thanks Susan!
Wow!!! That is fabulous! BTW, I love your blog!
Thanks everyone – so glad you like my latest experiment! I needed a little time away from developing my new website http://indiestudiosupplies.com so I slipped into the studio for a little while on Wednesday to play.
Guess I should spend more time there? But you would miss me, right?
Jael – I didn’t remove the form, just painted it – the polymer is pushing through the ‘windows’ in the filigree.
Nadja – I’ll be working on something like that today!
Kim – The brass stencils with polymer pushing through sounds like a great idea for a vessel…now my wheels are spinning again…
Back to writing posts for now and into the studio this afternoon – I’ll keep you posted.
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Where did you find the brass filigree bracelet form? My googling didn’t turn anything up.
Sarah –
I found the bracelet form at the Vintage Bead Shop on Etsy.
Good luck – and be sure to let us see a picture of yours!