{"id":12735,"date":"2011-03-10T03:10:35","date_gmt":"2011-03-10T11:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=12735"},"modified":"2011-03-26T20:17:28","modified_gmt":"2011-03-27T03:17:28","slug":"filling-metal-bezels-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/filling-metal-bezels-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/12735\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Filling Metal Bezels | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FillingVid #195:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>“Metal adds
a little something extra
to polymer clay. I think these
bezels are great and can see
making little PC charms with
them as well.” ~Phaedrakat<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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With Mixed Media Jewelry being such a hot trend<\/em> these days, there are many unique jewelry components becoming available in the marketplace. Metal Bezels for example. They allow you to showcase your polymer clay designs and techniques in very creative ways.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Cindy, I am excited that you incorporate mixed media with your polymer clay tutorials since I am a big admirer of mixed media art – especially when it features polymer clay. Thank you so much.<\/span><\/span> ~JoAnna-G<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I seem to be going more down the mixed media route recently.<\/span> ~Silverleaf<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Mixed media jewelry is pretty popular these days. Our friendly polymer clay medium has always ‘played nice’ with other craft and jewelry supplies.<\/span><\/span> <\/span> ~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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My impetus to learn how to effectively use polymer clay came from my interest in multi-media collage. It’s wonderful that polymer clay is so versatile. My hope in learning different methods of using polymer clay is to be able to create handmade, unique embellishments and jewelry!<\/span><\/span>
~Karen-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I also have lots of mixed media items that I need new ways to use. This could be another whole world for us. Thanks again for always sharing your ideas with us. You rock!<\/span><\/span> <\/span> ~Susan-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Although bezels are relatively easy to combine with polymer clay, there are some tips and tricks for using them that will make the process go a lot smoother. And for this reason, I have made this the topic for tomorrow’s video tutorial at the members library.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cindy, The examples you’ve shown are so cool. Metal adds a little something extra to polymer clay. I think these bezels are great and can see making little PC charms with them as well. Thanks for your creativity, Cindy!<\/span><\/span> <\/span> ~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I really like the look of the faux opal in the bezel. This would be a good technique to use in a spoon, too. Another great tut, Cindy!<\/span><\/span> <\/span> ~Linda-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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There is an amazing variety of bezels available from many suppliers. You can find them in almost every shape, size and material. Just\u00a0 recently I received a huge selection from my friend Terry Morris of EpoxyJewelry.com<\/a>. You may know him as the UV Resin guy<\/a>. His bezels (seen in my tutorial)<\/em> are perfect for filling with polymer clay and resin to make durable pendants and charms for your art jewelry projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I purchased some of Terry’s bezels, such a good price.<\/span><\/span> <\/span> ~Peggy-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I use Patera bezels from Nunn Design. They are a bit expensive but the end result proves worth it.<\/span><\/span> <\/span> ~Hobokenmary<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Thank you, Cindy and Doug, Cannot wait to get more bezels.<\/span><\/span> <\/span>
~Jocelyn-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Well… in tomorrow’s Vol-034 video tutorial (Friday March 11th, 2011 at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a>) you will learn some of my tips and tricks for Filling Bezels with Polymer Clay. Even if you have already been successfully using bezels for a while now, I think you will still find this lesson to be useful and handy.<\/span>
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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: Video-034-2 Filling Bezels with Clay:
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