We bring to your attention a master class on making a polymer clay bracelet with your own hands. Creating such crafts will require some time and perseverance from you, so be patient! A step-by-step instruction with a photo will tell you what exactly needs to be done and in what sequence.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Time: 1-1.5 hours • Difficulty: 7/10
- cream polymer clay;
- rectangular shape with rounded edges (such molds are used to make cookies);
- dark brown acrylic paint and brush;
- varnish for polymer clay;
- toothpicks;
- platen;
- natural coffee beans;
- beads or large beads of golden hues;
- mononite;
- connecting rings;
- round nose pliers;
- needle.
Polymer clay or plastic is a universal material for beginners and experienced craftsmen. It is easy to use, inexpensive, and crafts crafted from it look interesting and beautiful.
The key point of this master class is the creation of a blank for the bracelet and the use of stamps from natural coffee beans. Of course, you can use purchased ready-made stamps, but believe me, with a coffee stamp, the craft will look very attractive and fresh!
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION
So, how to make a polymer clay bracelet with your own hands and without any hassle? Let’s start our master class!
STEP 1: KNEADING THE CLAY
- Separate a small piece from the plastic block. Knead it well between your fingers.
- Then roll it into a disk. Fold in half and roll out again. Knead the clay until it is ready to work.
STEP 2: WORK WITH THE MOLD
As soon as the material becomes soft, twist it into a roll and roll it into a layer 6 mm thick. Using a mold, squeeze out a rectangular figure with slightly rounded edges.
STEP 3: MAKING A MOLD
Take several coffee beans of approximately the same size. Press the grains into the plastic with the flat side down.
If you don’t succeed the first time, don’t worry! You can always roll up an unsuccessful blank, roll it out and extrude a new rectangle!
STEP 4: MAKING HOLES
Using a toothpick, poke one or more holes on the left and right side of the workpiece. Thanks to this, you can then attach beads or beads to the plate.
STEP 5: BAKE
Bake the figurine in the oven for the amount of time that is prescribed in the instructions for plastic.
STEP 6: FINISHING WHILE IT’S HOT
Hot clay still retains a little plasticity and can be bent slightly without breaking. Therefore, as soon as the product is baked, remove it hot from the oven and slightly bend the pattern up: this will provide the workpiece with a slightly convex shape.
This step is optional, especially if your kids are working on a project! After all, they are still so inexperienced and can get burned!
STEP 7: PAINT
Paint the cooled plate with chocolate-colored acrylic paint. While the paint is still wet, wipe it off the raised surfaces with a damp paper towel.
STEP 8: APPLY VARNISH
Finally, coat the workpiece with several layers of polymer clay varnish. Make sure the previous layer is dry before applying the next layer.
STEP 9: DECORATE
When the workpiece is completely dry, attach a pair of threads with beads or beads to it. Try to attach the threads so that the bracelet fits snugly on the arm, but at the same time it is freely worn on it. Well, well – our polymer clay bracelet is ready! Did you succeed?
Using this technique, you can make any blanks for a bracelet, earrings or necklace. You can apply any stamps you want, and then paint them in the color you want. How would you make such a bracelet? Write in the comments!
