{"id":9707,"date":"2010-05-04T03:46:51","date_gmt":"2010-05-04T10:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=9707"},"modified":"2010-06-01T23:22:13","modified_gmt":"2010-06-02T06:22:13","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-ivy-leaf-charms-necklaces-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-ivy-leaf-charms-necklaces-jewelry\/9707\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | Ivy Leaf Charms Jewelry Project [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IvyVid #154:<\/span> “So
\nclever… I love
\nthe shape of it and
\nthe copper tendril is
\ngenius.” ~Linda-K<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

With May now upon us, that means it’s time to start a brand new volume of videos at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a>. And to kick things off, we’ll begin with a tutorial on how to make an ivy leaf charm patterned from a real ivy leaf. This technique can also be adapted to work with other leaf shapes, including many of the realistic looking leaves used on silk or artificial plants.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listed below are just a few of the comments from those of you who have already expressed an interest in wanting to learn how to make ivy leaf charms <\/a>of your own.<\/span><\/p>\n

I love the charms and recognize how versatile they could be in creating all sorts of things. I’d love a tut.
\n<\/span>~Elizabeth-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy – Wow, another absolutely beautiful piece of jewelry… I wish I had just half of your creativity!! Amazing!!! Not sure where I’d find an Ivy leaf to copy, but I’m game… maybe I could find some plastic ivy at the dollar store. So that would be a yes from me. <\/span>~Lisa-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love the idea of knowing how to do different kinds of leaves. I could make fall leaves as “welcome beads” for my next year’s class. I am so happy about all the coming tutorials. <\/span>~Jill-V<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes please. Looking forward as usual to any video topic, and this seems very versatile. By the way your copper findings are fab such a lovely finish to the necklace.
\n<\/span>~Carol-H<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Howzat! Cindy scores again! Yes please to the Ivy Leaf Charm. Such a charming story about baby Ivy and her sister Olive and I love that you made the ivy leaf bead using a real leaf. There are so many beautiful leaves we could use in this way (I think I’ve already rhapsodized about frangipani leaves!), once Cindy shows us how. <\/span>~Mary-U<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I vote YES! The entire necklace is beautiful and so clever, but it’s the leaf that caught my attention. I love the shape of it and the copper tendril is genius. <\/span>~Linda-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Well I am happy to say that the Ivy Leaf Charm tutorial has now been filmed and will be posted on Friday May 7th, 2010 at the Polymer Clay Video Library<\/a> (Vol-024-1).<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Supplies & Tools: Video-024-1: Ivy Leaf Charm:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n