{"id":13507,"date":"2011-06-30T03:08:06","date_gmt":"2011-06-30T10:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=13507"},"modified":"2013-08-15T07:20:23","modified_gmt":"2013-08-15T14:20:23","slug":"hammered-copper-bookmarks-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/hammered-copper-bookmarks-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/13507\/","title":{"rendered":"Hammered Copper Bookmarks | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hammered<\/a>Vid #210:<\/span> <\/strong>“I have two grandchildren who absolutely love to read and will love getting these hookmarks.” ~Adrienne-L<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sometimes the simplest of ideas end up being the most popular! I can’t tell you how many of these cool hammered bookmarks I’ve made for gifts. Just when I think I have a good number of them made up… POOF!<\/em> They’re gone!<\/span><\/p>\n

They are such a unique and functional item that’s popular with all ages, personalities types and genders. Add one of your hand crafted focal beads, slip them into a book, and you have the perfect Teacher’s Gift, Grad Gift, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthday, or Girlfriend gift. It doesn’t matter if the recipient is older or younger, casual or formal. And unlike other jewelry pieces, it doesn’t have to match someone’s outfit.<\/span><\/p>\n

My first clay gifts proved to be encouraging this last Christmas. My family loved the hookmark \/ bookmarks with charms including a book at the end. <\/span><\/span>~Joyce-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Great stocking stuffers for teacher gifts!!! Plus… a nice addition to some of my family’s presents!!! <\/span><\/span>~Kam-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The pastors and about a hundred of us at Sierra Community Church are reading together through the Bible in a year. I thought it would be great to give each of the pastors their own personalized (book bead) bookmark. They each got one with their initial on the book. The accent beads I chose for each one, were based on what I felt was closest to depicting who they are. Anyway, Cindy, thank you so much for teaching us both the book bead and hammered copper hookmark techniques. These were not only a blessing for me, but also for all four of my pastors. It was such a delight to make them, and to choose special beads for each one. <\/span><\/span>~Carolyn-F<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

My daughter loves to read. This bookmark idea will make a wonderful stocking stuffer for her! Thanks. <\/span><\/span>~Maria-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

OK now you’ve got my mind going 90 to nothing!!! And me here at work instead of home in my studio! I’ve been making some of those hammered copper bookmarks that you featured a while back and needed something that was more masculine. I can also see where this would be great for doing personalized items… hmmmmm… I THINK I can see how you did these so I’m going to go home and play! <\/span><\/span>~Arlene-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Around here we have a Pastor’s Appreciation month and I’ve never known what to give our pastors. Good idea. <\/span><\/span>~Freda-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Love Love Love it. This is a perfect gift for me and my Grandkids to make for their teachers at school and church. Thanks again Cindy for another fantastic lesson. You are terrific!!! <\/span><\/span>~Peggy-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

These bookmarks are a great ways for you guys to use up all of those single “orphan” beads. When you only have one bead left of a certain type, simply turn it into a charm and hang it on a hammered Copper bookmark. Someone you know will love it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Another great feature to these bookmarks, also known as hookmarks, is their awesome design. They slide wonderfully into your book over the spine and are designed to not fall out easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

I can tell you from experience, they are also perfect for the sleepy reader. Just keep it in place while you’re reading, it won’t be in the way. And if you should fall asleep mid sentence, you won’t loose your place. I’ve even had the book slide off my bed, with the book mark still holding my place the next morning! ;-)<\/span><\/p>\n

Although some of you would likely be able to figure out how to make these hookmarks on your own (especially if you have watched some of my previous hammered copper tutorials), there are some important design elements that I want to emphasize.<\/span><\/p>\n

So coming up tomorrow (Friday July 1st, 2011) in the Vol-038-1 video at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a>, I’ll show you some cool tips and tricks for making these very giftable<\/em> Hammered Copper Bookmarks.<\/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-038-1 Copper Book Marks:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Heavy gauge copper wire (10g to 14g)… anything lighter would be too flimsy.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Wire cutters.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Metal file.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Ruler.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chasing hammer (jewelry grade).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Steel bench block for hammering on.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Steel wool (grade 00) or fine steel brush.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Round nose pliers or stepped pliers (jewelry grade).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Flat nose or chain nose pliers (jewelry grade).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Polymer clay charms and jump rings if needed. The focal beads and sample techniques shown in this week’s hammered copper book mark tutorial include:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Book Beads<\/a>
    \n    Aurora Beads<\/a>
    \n    Ivy Leaf Charm<\/a>
    \n    Bird House Beads<\/a>
    \n    Dogwood Flower Cane<\/a>
    \n    Butterfly Focal Bead<\/a>
    \n    Faux Stoneware<\/a>
    \n    Robot Cane <\/a>
    \n    Pod Beads<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    The full version of the Vol-038-1 Copper Book Mark<\/em> video will be posted in the Polymer Clay Members Library on Friday July 1, 2011. But if you would like to see a sneak peek intro clip<\/a> right now, scroll down the page a bit to the video player below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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