{"id":9866,"date":"2010-05-17T03:39:36","date_gmt":"2010-05-17T10:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=9866"},"modified":"2013-05-21T16:55:36","modified_gmt":"2013-05-21T23:55:36","slug":"round-mirror-frames-made-with-polymer-clay-tiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/round-mirror-frames-made-with-polymer-clay-tiles\/9866\/","title":{"rendered":"Round Mirror Frames Made with Polymer Clay Tiles [Spotlight]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer“The tip on creating
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These “Spot”<\/em> features are for you guys to display your accomplishments, share stories of inspiration and even ask for assistance with challenges that you may be experiencing. The projects are based on techniques learned from articles here at the blog, as well as from tutorials at the Polymer Clay Video Library<\/a>. My hope is for these “Show and Tell”<\/em> features to help everyone get to know each other a bit better, thanks to this wonderfully artistic medium of polymer clay. And…<\/strong><\/em> by participating, you can win some beads<\/a> too!
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Cindy,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some pictures of the mirror tiles<\/a> I’ve been working on. The close up photos show gold foil<\/a> applied onto black clay. I then used acrylic paint and painted different colors onto the foil in random patterns. Then I rolled the clay to create a crackling of the foil. <\/span><\/span><\/span>The tile shapes are created with cutters I made myself, using metal stripping. <\/span><\/span>I finished with <\/span><\/span>Varathane gloss<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I used Weldbond<\/a> to glue to the glass, which I scored a little first with rough sand paper to aid in adhering. I used 3 metal mirror brackets which are hidden when the mirror is hung. Two around the bottom and one on the top of the mirror. I carved out a little space for them in the tiles so they could slide in when hung.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Your “Polymer Clay Bead Making for Beginners<\/a>” video course has helped a lot. I absolutely love it and have picked up so many tips. I had made about half a dozen different types of necklaces and earrings mostly learning from books and drawing on past pottery, jewelry making and sculpture experience. Your videos have been such a help in conditioning the clay properly, mixing colors, sanding and finishing, using scrap clay, etc. Each one has taught me something that I may not have learned on my own for some time. The tip on creating a beveled edge using plastic wrap<\/a> has made my mirror tiles look so much more finished. Who knows if I\u2019d have ever discovered that technique on my own. I like the length of each video. The short segments are easy to go through and at my convenience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for your warm, relaxed style of communicating and detailed instruction.\u00a0 I also appreciate your encouragement to experiment endlessly and find your own techniques. This is so important and is where the real adventure is found in any creative experience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The course has very much enhanced my enjoyment in working with polymer clay. As far as improving it? There are endless techniques you could include, but I think this has great content and is just right for someone at the beginning stage of working in this medium. It covers the basics very well.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I’m so glad I found your site. I have begun a collection of books that are very helpful and instructive, but it’s great to have a site to go to for more in-depth instruction. Thanks Cindy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

~Marsha-G<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you are interested in sharing pictures of your polymer clay projects with the community, please follow these 2 simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

1) <\/strong><\/span>Email several of your photos to me as attachments. My email address is shown in the “From” line of the weekly Polymer Clay Newsletter<\/a> that gets sent out each and every Friday morning.
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2) <\/strong><\/span>Include a description and\/or story about your pieces, being sure to reference the tutorial(s) or blog article(s) that provided at least some level of inspiration for your work.
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Don’t be shy. Everyone is VERY<\/strong><\/em> friendly here.
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In the comment section below, please do compliment each other; Offer encouragement; Ask questions about the techniques used; And in general… be social. This is your community! It’s up to you to make it a fun and supportive place to hang out. All of you are amazing and it’s wonderful to have everyone here!<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of my inspiration comes from everything \/ anything around me. I adore the fact that polymer is the medium that it is. My family groans when I get that look, and when I break out the purse note pad to start sketching and jotting away. ^.^ Poor babies. <\/span><\/span>~Denise-D<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/td>\n** Did You Know…<\/strong><\/span><\/span> Members with current subscriptions to the weekly tutorial videos are always entitled to a 10% discount when purchasing 6 or more back issue packages<\/a> in a single transaction. If you are interested, let me know<\/a> which back issues you would like and I will send further instructions on how to complete your order.
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