{"id":8955,"date":"2010-03-15T03:19:31","date_gmt":"2010-03-15T10:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=8955"},"modified":"2010-03-15T13:33:57","modified_gmt":"2010-03-15T20:33:57","slug":"scrap-polymer-clay-hidden-treasures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/scrap-polymer-clay-hidden-treasures\/8955\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Treasures to be Discovered in Your Scrap Polymer Clay"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Scrap <\/span>“Capturing art in
\nyour leftover polymer
\nclay. You just don’t know
\nwhen that next bead will
\nturn up.” ~Peggy-B<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Today I want to provide yet another example of how every little piece of scrap clay can be used to make wonderful polymer clay jewelry. The pendant in today’s photo was made from the small leftover piece of glow-in-the-dark jellyroll cane<\/a> (aka Psychedelic 60’s Cane), used in the Volume-022-1 video tutorial.<\/span><\/p>\n

While cleaning up after filming that lesson, I saw the little piece of orphaned clay, and admired its lovely colors and perfect leaf like shape. So instead of smashing it up into the scrap pile, I decided to create a Glow in the Dark Leaf Pendant with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

To accentuate the leaf shape, while also creating a unique bail for hanging the pendant, I hammered, shaped and embedded some heavy copper wire. The photo above shows how the finished piece turned out.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first reaction from my 13 yr old daughter was that she had to have it. And after she wore it this past weekend to a sleep over at the grandparents house, her Grandma (Doug’s Mom) also asked if I could make one for her, along with matching earrings. So I guess this unique copper and clay design that I’ve hit on, is actually pretty timeless. There is something about it that appeals to wide range of age groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine… all that from a tiny little piece of scrap polymer clay!<\/span><\/p>\n

And to show you that I’m not the only one thinking about scrap clay, here are a few more creative stories and comments from previous threads.<\/span><\/p>\n

I too have made beads with left over clay. It’s such a wonderful medium. Each bead is different and every little scrap can be used. I’ve been dreaming polymer clay! You have me hooked Cindy. <\/span>~Cheryl-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Just goes to show you.. never toss out your scraps or the old clay pieces! <\/span>~Rob-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I save every little dab of scrap clay. Nothing is wasted. That’s one of the things I love about this medium. Everything gets used. Thanks, Cindy, for such a fabulous web site. I’ve learned so much over the past couple of months from visiting here. <\/span>~Bonnie-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yep, some of my favorite bead were destined for scrap. Scrap Jupiter Beads<\/a>, scrap slice pendants, and you just never know what you get when you run your scrap through the pasta machine a few times. <\/span>~Katie-C<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Oooo, I used the scrap from cutting the ends of my cane to make gitd Jupiter beads<\/a>. They look sooo cool. Clay On.
\n<\/span>~Lisa-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Left over scrap clay from my Kaleidoscope Cane<\/a> was great to use for other type beads and I came out with some nice looking beads with array of colors. That is why I like playing with clay, nothing is ever wasted! <\/span>~Lupe-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Love those Arizona scrap clay beads<\/a>. I will have to try that one myself. Those are so pretty. I have came across many happy accidents as well and made outstanding things with those. It’s exciting to hear of others, happy accidents and the beautiful things that come out of that. <\/span>~Lynn-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I just love these beads, Cindy!\u00a0 Perfect Southwestern Beads<\/a>, very typical of the Arizona colors. Sometimes, scrap clay turns out better than expected! Sometimes, I will put my scrap clay back through my pasta machine and end up with the neatest blend…too bad I can’t reproduce it, but it takes care of any scrap clay you happen to have around. Thanks for all your tips and ideas, Cindy…keep it coming. 8-) <\/span>~Lupe-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Captured art in a leftover polymer clay bead. You just don’t know when that next bead will turn up. BAM, you just did it Cindy. <\/span>~Peggy-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I will pay more attention to my scrap clay from now on – something beautiful like this could happen and I’d miss it trying to hurry and mix my scrap! <\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love all these suggestions! I just do not think there is such a thing as scrap clay! <\/span>~Shannon-L<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So I made watercolour beads<\/a> today, as usual I had to put my own spin on the technique though! I’m proud that apart from the white and black, everything I used was scrap clay or leftovers from another project. If I’d made a New Year’s claying resolution it would have been to try to use as much of my leftover clay as possible rather than just adding it to the (admittedly quite small) scrap pile. Like if I make a particularly nice Skinner blend it seems such a shame to waste the beautiful colours in the trimmings. <\/span>~Silverleaf<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi Cindy and all, just watched the inlay polymer clay technique<\/a> video. Just amazing. What a way to use up some of those pieces you have left over. Would never have thought to do this but so so easy but looks so intricate. I will be getting onto this as soon as I can. Just love it. Bye. <\/span>~Elizabeth-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the comments section below, please feel free to share any other creative scrap clay stories you can think of. There are so many ways to use your polymer clay left overs. Lets see how many of them we come up with.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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