Polymer Clay!

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I finished lots of little polymer clay bits lately.



I have a polymer clay stash dating all the way back to middle school (I'm a sixth-year senior in college now), when we built castles in Social Studies and my partner and I decided to stock our castles with mythological critters and monsters. Every once in a while I get this itch to cut down on my stash of crafting supplies and boost my stash of finished crafts, and my last supply purge targeted said clay.


Pride-ish


Sunny Day

To finish most of these, I used Crystal Clear Enamel spray by Rustoleum- extra glossy, because I like it that way. For the pins I cut felt to fit the back before attaching the pinback, and I like how finished it makes them look. Other details are specific to the pieces.

I've always loved canework as a polymer clay technique, though I think it's almost too time-consuming to be worth it if you lack a pasta machine, like me. Nonetheless, I made an attempt and, with a little wire, a few leaf beads and some chain, turned it into this bracelet:


Orange Juice



Next, cuttlefish are made of awesome:



The clasp is asymmetrical and decorated with little sea-themed charms (I still need pictures of that, though, and the sunlight is not cooperating), and a tassel of seashells hangs from each cuttlefish.



I named them P and Z.

The finishing on this little pendant was a bit more complicated than the above: I painted it over with black acrylic paint, then rubbed off what paint I wanted to while it was wet, and sanded off a bit more once it was dry (I found I liked the effect of sanding more than wiping off paint, and will probably skip the paper towels in the future). Then I sealed it all with my trusty spray enamel. Just in time for Halloween, I present:


Skull Pendant

Finally, my favorite. This necklace was an anatomy study aid for me back when I was spending multiple hours a day in the University Cadaver Lab with the real thing:


Anatomy

I attached a chunky chain and put the clasp off-center, setting it off with a tiny "Love" charm. I've got my eyes open for a more suitable clasp than a giant lobster claw, but until I find it the piece stands as is.

All this, and I haven’t made so much as a dent in my polymer clay stash. I’ve got to come up with some more ideas for the stuff.