After weeks and weeks of fun days in the studio exploring the wonders of EFColor Low Temp Enamels I decided it would be a great idea to create a tutorial. Combining EFColor and polymer clay seems like a match made in heaven, and I have to tell you, it is. EFColor powders stick really well…
Tutorial: MOIKO Silk Screen, Polymer Clay “Ghost” Design
Creating gorgeous polymer clay veneers using Silk Screens and paint have been around for many years. I’m going to show you something I like to call a “ghost” design which a really nice variation on the basic silk screen/paint process. I’m going to show you the process in it’s simplest form which you can then…
Tutorial: Polymer Clay, Moiko Silk Screen; Raised Texture
Creating an illusion of texture is another way we can use our silk screens with exciting results. My thought process has always been – how many different ways can I use this product; silk screens were no exception. The process of silk screening acrylic paint onto raw polymer clay is a brilliant one, but how…
Tutorial: Polymer Clay, Moiko Silkscreens and Mica Powder
Using mica powder with a silkscreen can create some stunning effects, especially if you’re using a dark coloured clay. I find I much prefer mica powders on a darker clay surface and this process is no exception. The process I’ve used here is almost identical to the chalk pastel/powders but I’m going to show you…
Tutorial: Polymer Clay,Moiko Silk Screens and Pastels/Powders
Let’s have a look at how easy it is to use a Moiko SilkScreen with pastels and/or powders. I’ll be using chalk pastels in this process but you can substitute for Pan Pastels, oxide powders or any other powder/pastel with fine particles. There are some important tips right at the end of this post. It’s…
Polymer Clay Work – Using 7 Year Old Polymer Clay Veneers
Hi all, I’ve been working with veneers again today, creating some special pieces for a couple of art prizes so of course, can’t show you any pics. I can however show you some veneers I created 7 years ago when I was in Colorado in the studio of Donna Kato (all thanks to my beautiful…