Polymer clay jewellery courses

Silver and polymer clay combo - best of both!

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Silver and polymer clay combo - best of both!

In-person course

Devon

£85

If you’re new to working with polymer and/or silver clay, why not have a go at both? This class will give you the opportunity to learn or refresh your skills with the two materials together, whilst providing a great starting point for creating new, exciting and unique jewellery. Students will have the chance to make a simple pendant and drop earring set for example, which combines both silver and polymer clay elements. We will look at design ideas, the necessary considerations when working with each material and how to create...

Polymer clay sparkle! Necklace and bead making in Devon

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Polymer clay sparkle! Necklace and bead making in Devon

In-person course

Devon

£65

For those who love a bit of glitz and glamour! Polymer clay is a fascinating medium with which to use a range of metallic foils as the effects that can be achieved are seemingly endless. On this course, you'll learn how to prepare your clay and apply imitation gold, silver or copper leaf to a clay sheet. We will enhance the effects of the foil by adding alcohol inks - the patterns and effects you can create are simply beautiful! Everyone will design their own necklace and make a selection...

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Paint and Clay

In-person course

Devon

£65

This workshop is all about playing with colour and pattern, and you don’t need to be naturally creative to achieve amazing results! Jo will show you how to develop your pattern sheet using watercolours, pastels, chalks, mica powders, foils, acrylics and more. We will play with textures, stencils and screen prints too. Once you’re sheet is complete, you will use it to produce a range of items - you could make a statement necklace and earrings, an intricately decorated shawl pin and some buttons, a collection of brooches or a...

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Polymer clay Mokume Gane beads

In-person course

Devon

£65

'Mokume Gane' is a Japanese term which refers to layering metals to achieve a wood grain effect. We will explore the technique by combining thin sheets of your favourite colours into a clay stack. We will then impress an intricate pattern and, using finely cut layers, create a set of 3D disc beads. Once cured, we will sand and string them to make a stunning, statement necklace and matching earrings.

Bead making with Millefiori style Polymer clay

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Bead making with Millefiori style Polymer clay

In-person course

Devon

£65

Polymer clay is a versatile modelling medium which can be used to make stunning jewellery. On this beginner’s course you will learn how to select or make your own clay colours; how to condition the 'raw' material; how to mould and shape your designs and how to build a clay cane - the millefiori process. You'll also learn how to apply your cane and how to 'finish' your beads to achieve a professional look. Towards the end of the day, we will string your favourites so you will go home...

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Button making with polymer clay

In-person course

Devon

£60

Polymer clay is a fantastic material for making buttons. In its raw state, colours can be mixed to suit and shapes can be easily textured and moulded into a huge range of shapes and sizes. Once baked, it's machine washable and lightweight, so if you are a stitcher, carder, knitter or felter, or just enjoy learning a craft, this course is for you. Your tutor, Jo, will explain and demonstrate how to make your own molds; prepare and condition the clay; select and mix colours; shape and texture your buttons;...

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Dome pendant with Polymer clay

In-person course

Devon

£65

Polymer clay is an amazingly versatile material. One of the joys of using it for jewellery making is that it is so lightweight which means you can make large, statement pieces which are very easy and comfortable to wear. On this workshop you will make a stunning 3D dome shaped pendant using your favourite colour combinations. We will create some amazing surface patterns and learn how to shape and make your pendant using complex construction techniques. You’ll be able to add a focal bead or white Cubic Zirconia too, if...

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Shawl Pins with Polymer Clay

In-person course

Devon

£60

On this workshop you will learn how to make 2 decorative pins using polymer clay. The pins make gorgeous and unusual gifts with which to fasten a woolly wrap, decorate a knitted hat or scarf, or embellish a chunky knit. Polymer clay is an ideal material with which to make a decorative pin as it is lightweight and therefore won't pull the garment out of shape. It can also be moulded, shaped, textured and blended to produce fabulous colours and design details, creating beautiful, wearable pieces of art! Working with...

Handmade canes, beads and jewellery from Polymer clay in Bedfordshire.

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Handmade canes, beads and jewellery from Polymer clay in Bedfordshire.

In-person course

Bedfordshire - Next course on 11th July 2020

£80

Whether you have worked with Polymer clay or not, let's get creative!! Polymer clay is a bakeable clay, which comes in different brands and colours. I personally use Premo by Sculpey for workshops as it conditions so well. Many students have mentioned how they remember polymer clay from their childhood and are amazed that it has progressed into such an inspiring and interesting craft. Now together we can have a creative day and make Handmade Beads and jewellery in Polymer Clay. You will get to choose in advance three complimentary...

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Mokume gane polymer clay gift making

In-person course

County Durham - Next course on 11th July 2020

£35

Mokume Gane is an old Japanese technique used with metals that is adapted to use with polymer clay resulting in always magically beautiful pieces of art. You will be guided through the steps and once you have crerated your own, unique sheet of Mokume Gane clay, you decide what objects you will turn it into: jewellery, little dishes, buttons, key-rings or other objects; your imagination will guide you and you will create a selection of items.