ISBN: 0-8230-2601-9
Supplies: Pressed flowers (Nature’s Pressed) — https://www.naturespressed.com/
Decoupage Medium (Modge Podge) – Michaels, Joann Fabrics, Wal-mart
Wire 20 gauge – Michaels, Joann Fabrics
Jeweler’s or needle nose pliers – Michaels, Joann Fabrics, Wal-mart
Polymer clay (Scupley or Premo) – Michaels, Joann Fabrics
Pasta Machine or Acrylic Roller – Michaels, Joann Fabrics
Clay cutters or cookie cutters (Wilton) – Michaels, Joann Fabrics
Brush for Glue
Foam Tape
Two-part Epoxy Resin (Envirotex Lite) – Michaels, Joann Fabrics
Necklace or Ear Wires for Earrings – Michaels, Joann Fabrics, Wal-mart
Jump Rings – Michaels, Joann Fabrics, Wal-mart
Toothpick
1. Dry flowers. The way I do it is with a Microfleur flower press. I bought mine off of ebay.
2. I select flowers and then put them in the press following manufacturer’s guidelines and microwave for 30 seconds. There are other ways to press flowers or you can buy them already pressed.
3. You will need to make wire loops out of wire for hanging the pendant or attaching ear wires. I use pliers to do this. Make a couple of bends in the wire so that it does not pull out of the polymer clay.
4. Condition the polymer clay by kneading it until soft. Roll the clay through a pasta machine on the thickest setting or roll to 1/8” thick using an acrylic rolling pin and playing cards stacked on each side of it. Cut out the shape with a cookie cutter and push the wire loop into the top of the clay.
5. Bake the shapes according to manufacturer’s suggested time. I put mine on a ceramic tile. Let shapes cool.
these are beautiful!:-)…thank you for letting us see:-)
rebekah:-)
My goodness Beckie! You’re going to town. Magnetic picture frames, jewelry, APPLESAUCE!! What can’t you do?
Looks like you’re having fun. I love your blog and all your tutorials. Have you ever seen Suzi Blu on you tube?
I loved Art and Soul, wish you were here! Especially since I had to bail on one of my workshops and I would have loved to have given it to you! I posted one of my creations on my blog finally. The PMC class was really fun too. Have you ever messed around with that?
WOW!! The end product is amazing!
You’re absolutely talented. However, where do I get that “time machine” where I put my goods through?? Is that some kind of a foreign toaster? (No way that’s a pasta maker)
Sincerely,
Latin Spice
C’Ville, IL
Nice flowers…I like to shop for flowers at 1-800-Flowers…..!