{"id":206,"date":"2008-08-31T17:11:21","date_gmt":"2008-09-01T00:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=206"},"modified":"2010-04-13T23:36:41","modified_gmt":"2010-04-14T06:36:41","slug":"flower-pendant-making-silverware-jewelry-with-polymer-clay-canes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/flower-pendant-making-silverware-jewelry-with-polymer-clay-canes\/206\/","title":{"rendered":"Flower Pendant – Making Silverware Jewelry with Polymer Clay Canes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Morning<\/p>\n

How to shape delicate cane slice beads using an old light bulb as your guide:
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\nToday’s jewelry piece for inspiration is a flower pendant I call ‘Morning Glory’. It’s from my silverware pendant collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Polymer clay is the perfect medium for recreating colors and shapes found in nature. The flowers on my pendant design above, resemble the shape of morning glory blossoms. They were made using a spliced polymer clay cane that incorporated the Blue Iris color recipe<\/a> we discussed the other day.<\/span><\/p>\n

What I love about this pendant is the painterly look of the blossoms and the lovely cupped shape of the petals. To achieve that look I cut a thick piece of clay off the distorted end of the cane. Then flattening the slice and tapering the edges, I laid the circle of clay on an old light bulb and then baked it in the oven.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using the distorted end of the cane is what gives the flowers a smeary watercolor look. The blue edge of the smaller bloom at the top of the pendant, only follows along a portion of the flower. Not completely surrounding it. This gives it some artistic, one of a kind character.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may also notice on the larger flower how the green is kind of blurry, like it was dabbed at with a brush. The crisper more detailed lines in the ‘good’ part of the cane, get less clear and defined with distortion. Which I find to be unexpected and enchanting. Perfect for this type of flower jewellry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing I love about this whole line of jewelry from silverware, is the originality and charm the flatware brings to each pendant.<\/span><\/p>\n

This drop pendant was made with a vintage silver butter knife as its base. The flat blade of this type of cutlery is fantastic for mounting polymer clay beads and embellishments. And the handle not only fashions a lovely bail for the pendant but also creates a uniquely finished back to the piece.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vintage cutlery also brings some weight and precious metal to the work. I often find polymer clay to be too light and doesn’t give the feeling of substance and quality when held in the hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

The silverware makes it feel as though there is ‘something to it’. I think this is especially important with these light and airy Morning Glory blossoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

So what do you think of this flower pendant? Do you like this idea of making silverware jewelry with polymer clay canes? Or do you think cutlery should stay on the table? I’m dying to know!!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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