Polymer Clay Canes

I was in the mood to make some unique Polymer Clay Canes. I wanted something that would resemble a fine-line pen & ink drawing, but would be tiny enough to use on a 12mm bead. I came up with this flower & vine idea.

                     



Here is a sampling of some of my new mini-raw canes.

                     Polymer Clay 4-Chain Sterling Silver Baubles Bracelet

                                    

Light
as a feather, Bauble Earrings Sterling Silver findings

                        Polymer Clay Pendant with Enviro-tex Resin coating

 

Thank you for looking, I love to get feedback:)

Polymer Clay Millifiore Round Beads

     Polymer Clay "Millifiori" Style Beads

I'm back making some of my favorite beads, round "Millefiori" style.

Millefiori is Italian for a"Thousand Flowers."  Originally, a technique used for making decorative glass works, such as paperweights.  A similar process can be used to make designs in polymer clays, such as Fimo and Fimo Classic.  These materials are perfect for beads, earrings and other jewelry, as well as for adorning pretty much any object that can be put through the oven at 265 degrees. Polymer Clay is such a light-weight medium, that it lends itself perfectly to all jewelry making applications. This is especially the case with earrings & bracelets. I also use this "Millifiori" technique on my Hollow Pods, which can be used as pendants or earrings.

Using the Millefiori technique, a long tube of polymer clay is created in an intricate multicolored flower pattern.  Each slice of this tube is a copy of the original design. My clay of choice for this technique is Fimo Classic, as it is firm and holds it's shape as the cane is sliced. I use a Tissue Blade to make the paper thin slices, then apply these one at a time to each bead. It is a labor intensive process, but well worth the end results!

 

 Handmade polymer beads are available in my

Etsy Shop: Beadazzle Me Polymer Clay Jewelry

Tutorial: How-to Create Faux Glass Beads

I just released my first Tutorial! How-to Create Polymer Clay 

Faux Glass Beads. It's available in my Etsy Shop Beadazzle Me.
I sold my first copy just an hour after listing it on Etsy! 
I love sharing my techniques & ideas. This tutorial
is a complete step-by-step guide, with 20 full-color photos,
of  how to achieve your own, unique, hand-crafted beads!
You'll be amazed by how Glass-like they appear! They are made
using the new Pardo Professional Polymer clay.
It's so much Fun, you won't be able to stop at just

one, it's addicting! Make your own shimmery bracelet, Earrings,

or maybe a simple drop pendant. Happy Crafting:)                         

 3/23/11 Happy Birthday Mom!  This Tutorial is dedicated in my Mom's memory. She taught me every craft skill imaginable...she is my Heart:)