The Millefiori Technique Using Polymer Clay
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1) Condition (soften) clay and mix desired colors. A pasta maker is invaluable for this process. |
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2) Using sheets of clay and simple shapes, create individual components of the design. |
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3) Combine different elements to create design-somewhat like a chunky jigsaw puzzle. Also shown are packages of polymer clay, available in a variety of colors. |
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4) Continue to add rolls of clay to create background around main design. This design was about 3” across and 2” deep. |
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5) Compress finished design and roll newly formed millefiori “cane” to desired size. Each slice now has the design. |
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6) Individual slices of canes may then be used to create finished product.
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More on building canes can be seen on this page - where I build a frog cane See a face cane. Wild Hair Chair - A community arts project for Cary Visual Art, Inc |
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