{"id":15275,"date":"2012-03-22T03:24:57","date_gmt":"2012-03-22T10:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=15275"},"modified":"2015-07-28T19:34:23","modified_gmt":"2015-07-29T02:34:23","slug":"die-cutting-techniques-polymer-clay-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/die-cutting-techniques-polymer-clay-tutorial\/15275\/","title":{"rendered":"Die Cutting Techniques | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DieVideo #248:<\/span> “Cindy, do you have the Sizzix BIGkick Machine (Vintaj Special Edition)?” ~Cheryl-H<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In last week’s Combing Technique Video<\/a>, I showed some examples of jewelry components made from die cut polymer clay. This week I will demonstrate how to make these unique shapes for your own jewelry making projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

What were those “die” cuts and how do you go about finding shapes to do them? <\/span> ~Teresa-D<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Please tell us what you used to cut your clay out with Cindy, to create such intricate designs.<\/span> ~DixieAnn-S<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hmmmm, I too have been wondering about die-cutting for quite some time. I’ve never been able to find a tute for it. <\/span> ~Lesley-S<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Die cutting machines have been around for quite a while… mostly used by scrapbookers to cut paper, cardstock, chipboard, felt, fabric, metal foil, leather, and plastic… for their scrapbook and card making projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

These versatile tools can also be used to emboss thicker materials. Vintaj has even come up with dies and folders that will work with up 24 gauge metal.<\/span><\/p>\n

As with most mixed media tools and techniques, polymer clay is perfectly suited to work itself into the picture. So naturally, with all that die cutting brings to the table for the mixed media jewelry artist, I could no longer resist the urge to purchase a die cutter, dies and embossing folders for my studio. This means of course, once I started playing with my new toy, I just had to show you all how to use it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking forward to it since I just purchased Vintaj BigKicks Machine.<\/span> ~Lupe-M<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I’m extremely interested in learning to use my die cutters with polymer clay! <\/span> ~Lisa-W<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So…<\/em> coming up tomorrow (Friday, March 23, 2012) <\/span>in the Vol-046-4 members video at the Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a>, I will be teaching you how to use a die cutting machine to make intricate shapes with polymer clay. You can then use these polymer clay die cuts as charms, pendants and many other jewelry components.<\/span>
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…<\/span> 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-046-4 Die Cutting Polymer Clay:
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