March 6, 2008
How to Make Polymer Clay Canes - Tutorial Series Introduction
Tip #34: Polymer Clay Canes Are Often Referred To As Millefiori:
Good tutorials should always start with just a bit of a history lesson. For instance, did you know that polymer clay canes are often referred to as millefiori canes? Millefiori is a design word originating from the Italian glass making industry. Translated into English, it means "thousand flowers" (1000 flowers).
The Millefiori technique has now been widely adopted by polymer clay artists throughout the world. It's used to make beautiful cane designs and intricate cane patterns.
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"Canes and Caning Intro" Video Description: The full version of this tutorial is available in my Beads and Beading Membership Club. "How to make polymer clay canes" is one of the most common questions or requests I get from beginners. This video is the introduction to an ongoing series on making polymer clay canes with detailed step by step, how-to instructions… plus lots of cane design ideas, patterns and projects.
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Some other polymer cane tutorials and projects posted in my Beads and Beading Membership site include:
Bullseye Cane Making Tip for Polymer Clay Beginners
Striped Cane - An Easy Polymer Clay Cane Project For Beginners
Making Polymer Clay Canes with the Checkerboard Cane Pattern
I've always loved Millefiori items and have several hand blown glass paperweights made with this technique. That's probably what started my interest in polymer clay, a medium I can use to re-create Millefiori since I won't be doing it in glass any time soon!!
I can't wait to see the entire video, I'm sure it is full of great ideas as well as tips.
I have always loved the look of glass Millefiori canework too Katina! It is so pretty isn't it?! You're right about it being re-producible in polymer clay. It is really fun. I know you'll like it!!