Creating Jewelry with Polymer Clay
A course by user2090088 surname2090088 , Artist
Joined February 2020
Learn polymer clay modeling techniques to create custom necklaces
Learn polymer clay modeling techniques to create custom necklaces
Polymer clay is an incredibly versatile modeling material that allows for countless possibilities when it comes to creating necklaces and artisanal jewelry pieces. Artist Marisa Clemente, founder of The Folky Fox brand, specializes in the craft and teaches you how to give shape to your own necklaces with this course.
Discover how to create three custom jewelry pieces using a series of modeling techniques with polymer clay. Marisa guides you through each step of the process, from preparing the clay to the final details. By the end of the course, you will be capable of creating your own nature-inspired signature pieces, in an easy and fun way.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 26 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (401)
- 11,498 students
- 18 lessons (3h 1m)
- 26 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create three jewelry items with polymer clay using different modeling and painting techniques to create a necklace for each piece.
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Who is this online course for?
For all those who want to learn the basic concepts of modeling with polymer clay or perfect their techniques, either as a hobby or for professional reasons.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required, but if you have some experience in making handicrafts you’ll find the course easier.
As for materials, you’ll need polymer clay and liquid polymer. You’ll also need modeling tools, acrylic paint, polymer clay varnish, paintbrushes, access to a standard home oven, chains for your necklace, tweezers, and the eagerness to work with your hands.
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A course by user2090088 surname2090088
Marisa Clemente is a Portuguese artist living in Germany. Although her first connection to art was through pencils and paper, she was exposed to the world of ceramics from a young age, with a family background in the craft.
She started experimenting with modeling clay as a hobby and quickly fell in love with the material’s potential. In 2017, she transformed her hobby into a business by creating her own brand named The Folky Fox to share and sell her exclusive creations.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Know the materials, conceptualization and design
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Tools and materials
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Getting to know polymer clay better
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Mood board
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Outline and strategy
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U3
Hands on
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Owl Modeling 1
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Owl Modeling 2
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Rabbit modeling
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Modeling the fox and its flowers 1
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Modeling the fox and its flowers 2
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U4
Time to color
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Color, preparation and conceptualization
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Painting
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Latest details
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U5
Finishing and disseminating your art around the world
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Varnish and chain
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Conservation and shipping of parts
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Publishing your art on social networks
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FP
Final project
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Creating Jewelry with Polymer Clay
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Very interesting and can't wait to start my own projects
displayname3637574
Great course. Was very informative and I feel that I learnt enough to persue this as a hobby but also a career
displayname3433880
It didn't help me much. But she explains it well.
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I like it a lot. Very well explained and easy to follow.
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displayname13676102
Beautiful course, well explained and very pleasant to follow! Congratulations to Marisa! :-)
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