{"id":15655,"date":"2012-06-14T03:21:46","date_gmt":"2012-06-14T10:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=15655"},"modified":"2015-07-28T19:57:35","modified_gmt":"2015-07-29T02:57:35","slug":"lay-flat-curb-chain-polymer-clay-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/lay-flat-curb-chain-polymer-clay-tutorial\/15655\/","title":{"rendered":"Lay-Flat Curb Chain | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PolymerVideo #260:<\/span> “Cindy, can I put in a request for some ideas on mixed media necklaces and bracelets? I’m thinking chains, cords, metal links…” ~Jan-G<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chain has become all the rage in mixed media jewelry these days… so why not add a little Polymer Clay Chain to the mix… curb chain to be exact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Curb chain has the type of links that lay flat, as compared to normal<\/em> chain where the links alternate between laying flat and sitting upright. With curb chains, the links are bent in such a way that one side of the link goes up and over its neighboring link (over the curb so to speak<\/em>), and the other side of the link goes underneath.<\/span><\/p>\n

If that description has you completely lost, this weeks tutorial clip will bring everything into focus. Just one more reason why video is WAY better than just using the written word for teaching purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyway, since chain is so popular right now in jewelry making, and since it is so easy to make using polymer clay, I thought I’d better show you my own version of a rustic Polymer Curb Chain. It’s coming up tomorrow (Friday, June 15, 2012) in the Vol-049-3 members video at the Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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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-049-3 Polymer Curb Chain:
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