Polymer Clay Rose Wine Glass Charms for a Cowboy Theme Wedding

Spotlight: “The faux leather roses were inspired by the unusual color pallet of leather and turquoise.” ~Sarah-W

Today’s spotlight makes me wish there was a wedding coming up in my family so I could make something like this! Sara Wood is the featured guest today. She has a delightful story about her friend marrying a real Texas Cowboy. But I’ll let her tell you the story below.

Related links include: (1) Faux Leather Roses; (2) Rose Beads; and (3) Faux Leather Technique.

Here’s What Sarah Wrote:

I have dabbled in polymer clay for years and years (I still have a package of Promat in my stash if that tells you anything). I remember when Premo came out and finding Kato clay on the shelf at my Hobby Lobby was enough to get me claying again after a long hiatus.

I’ve enjoyed many projects over the years; pens, Christmas ornaments and lots and lots of beads. I either keep things and use them, or they go for gifts and donations for charity (or school) fundraising auctions.

I love the colors and the feel of polymer clay. I love blending and creating cool effects with clay and the wide variety of materials that seem to find their way to my work table. (anyone else seem to be a magnet for craft supplies?)

The faux leather roses were inspired by the fact that my friend was using the unusual color pallet of “leather and turquoise” for her “cowboy” wedding. The dress code for the wedding is jeans and boots so I wanted to make something special and appropriate. I remembered some Roses from Cindy’s lessons and thought there was a faux leather one. I searched the past volumes and found what I was looking for in Volume 13. I used Studio by Sculpey for a leathery look. The brown is desert sand and nutmeg, The turquoise is teal and desert sand. The leaves are on one ring and the roses are on another.

I have made other toasting glasses for my childrens’ weddings by curving polymer clay stems around the stem of the glass with flowers at the top and bottom. Unfortunately they don’t seem to stand up well to much handling. I thought the wine glass charm approach might work out better. I am very pleased with the way they turned out. The bride was surprised and pleased by them. My polymer clay hobby is well known so she guessed that I had actually made the roses.

I generally try the techniques that Cindy posts in her weekly videos. Sometimes they end up as a messy blob, but if I actually go back and follow the directions I usually get a good project. It is great to have weekly (sometimes daily) inspiration to get to the worktable and try something new. Cindy, thank you for your dedication and effort in keeping us and our clay moving forward.

~Sarah Wood (Ransom Canyon, Texas)

Sarah you are fabulous! I bet the Bride and Groom will be thrilled! What a nice way to make the moment special for them. This kind of idea could work with a lot of different types of events as well as a variety of different themes.

Putting the roses and leaves on a wine charm is an excellent idea, for easier construction and baking of them in the first place, and for ease of washing of the glasses later. As well, should the glass get broken at any time, it can be easily replaced.

So everyone, please give Sarah some love in the comments section below. And also do share with us any other inspirations you may have in regards to making polymer clay wedding decor. Let’s see if we can put some creative ideas on the table to help others who may also be involved in wedding plans with their friends and families.

** If you have been inspired by my teachings and would like to be featured in an upcoming Spotlight Article, then please do write up something creative and email it to me along with a selection of your project pics. Make sure to send me high resolution photos that I’ll be able to zoom in on to show the details of your work. If you don’t already have my email address, simply leave a comment below and I will get it to you right away.