{"id":13378,"date":"2011-06-09T03:21:29","date_gmt":"2011-06-09T10:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=13378"},"modified":"2013-08-15T07:19:53","modified_gmt":"2013-08-15T14:19:53","slug":"faux-stoneware-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/faux-stoneware-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/13378\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux Stoneware | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Faux<\/a>Vid #207:<\/span> <\/strong>“I love the fact that many things I have learned using polymer clay can transition nicely to ceramics.” ~Carol-C<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The beauty of polymer clay is that it is the great pretender<\/em>. It will mimic all kinds of materials including metal, glass and stone. One thing it does really well, is copy the look of ceramic and stoneware.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many polymer clay artists have their own way of getting the look of faux ceramic and stoneware, using a variety of different techniques. Most of them use liquid polymer clay. I find that although the liquid polymer does give wonderful look, it still lacks the shine of real ceramic or stoneware glaze. So a further finish is usually needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have come up with a faux stoneware or ceramic technique that gets that glassy glazed look, in one easy step. I think you are really going to enjoy it.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve always admired the finish on ceramics and am very excited to learn how to do it! I must add that your videos are worth MORE than every penny a membership costs. Especially to me. I live in a very rural area and your tutes make me feel as if I am visiting your studio without leaving my own home. Well done, and thanks. <\/span><\/span>~Sue-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Polymer clay is an amazing medium – you can make it look like so many cool materials (like stone, wood, ceramics, etc.). The finish of each clay is slightly different right after baking… but you can change it quite a bit by sanding, buffing, applying glazes, powders, paint, resin, etc.<\/span><\/span> ~Phaedrakat
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So coming up tomorrow (Friday June 10th, 2011) in the Vol-037-2 video at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a>, I’ll be demonstrating how to make super easy and very realistic Faux Stoneware\/Ceramic Pendants and charms using the brand new Granite Clay from the Premo Sculpey Accents line.<\/span><\/p>\n

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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

Supplies & Tools: Video-037-2 Faux Stoneware:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n