{"id":12606,"date":"2011-02-17T03:20:31","date_gmt":"2011-02-17T11:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=12606"},"modified":"2014-07-05T15:36:36","modified_gmt":"2014-07-05T22:36:36","slug":"adding-clay-to-bracelet-blanks-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/adding-clay-to-bracelet-blanks-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/12606\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Clay To Bracelet Blanks | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AddingVid #192:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>“Cindy I was
\nwondering if you would
\ndo a video on how to apply
\npolymer clay to cuff bracelet
\nblanks?” ~Ariti<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In last week’s tutorial, I showed how to make your own custom Hammered Metal Bracelet Blanks<\/a>, in any size and with any type of metal. Tomorrow, I am going to address questions that have come in the past, about how to add polymer to the metal blanks.<\/span><\/p>\n

I was wondering, when using the handcrafted bracelet blanks, do you recommend using Bake & Bond to adhere the clay on before baking it? I am worried that when trying to put the cuff on that the slightest bend will pop it loose from the blank. Does this make sense? <\/span><\/span>~Brenda-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, I have learned so much from watching your videos. I was wondering if you would do a video on how to apply polymer clay to cuff bracelet blanks? Also, how to sand and buff it. I’m trying to teach myself but I know you would have an easier way. Thank You. <\/span>~Ariti<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi, I have some metal bracelet blanks I was going to form, put a layer of polymer clay on then use cane slices to finish off the bracelet. I thought about using Weldbond (PVA) glue on the metal before putting the first layer of clay on. Any suggestions or does this sound ok? Thanks. <\/span><\/span>~Peggy-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I’m sure Cindy will be teaching us how to add clay to the bracelet blanks pretty soon (since she’s been teasing us with her pretty creations!) <\/span><\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Well… coming up tomorrow (Friday, February 18th, 2011) at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> in the Vol-033-3 video, demonstrate how to create your own custom bracelets and cuffs by easily and securely covering your hammered metal blanks with polymer clay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> A general prerequisite for all of my weekly tutorials is that you have a good understanding of the polymer clay basics, including: conditioning clay, using a pasta machine, clay blade and other simple tools, making Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends, baking clay, as well as sanding and finishing. If you need help in these areas, my Polymer Clay Beginners Course<\/a> will get you up to speed quickly. There is also plenty of free information on this blog. Use the search box at the top of the page to find articles on specific topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Vid-033-3 Adding Clay to Bracelet Blanks:
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