Before you come to the meeting it
would be a good idea to google polymer clay clocks. Get some ideas and
gather some supplies for what you might like to make. If you would like to put
the clay on to a backing, you have several options. I've seen them on old CDs, on boards or on
canvas. You do not need to do a backing, it's optional but you do need
to decide and prepare before the meeting.
For new (and old) members needing to
build their skill set, we will be teaching a skinner blend which is one of the building blocks of many polymer
clay projects. These can be as simple as 2 colors and as
complicated as you'd like to go. For this exercise you will need 2 colors, one
light and one dark. We normally show a color and white. You will be need a full
block of white and one other color of your choice.
Another basic skill we
will demo is how to make a black and white stripe cane. Bring
a full bar of black and of white.
The third basic skill we will demo
is a basic jelly roll. Bring 2 colors that you will enjoy working with.
You could use this on your clock...so make sure colors coordinate if that is
the case.
***The only limit on your clock is the amount of space that the
clock hands need to clear over the clay. Keep that in mind when you are
designing.***
SUPPLIES:
clock mechanism - use your
coupons for these
backing if so desired -if using
canvas you will want some liquid clay
-if using wood you will want some good white glue such as sobo
-if using just clay, you will want 2 tiles big enough to lay the clay on
to bake between
something to put a hole in your clay
to put the mechanism through, such as a small cookie cutter ( we have enough
items to share for this) Arlene will bring a drill in case you decide to use a
wood backing.
Tiles – most of us use 6 inch square
tiles. If you are making a totally clay
backing, you will need 2 tiles
acrylic roller
blade
ruler
exacto knife
pasta machine if you have one
texture sheets if you like
water in spray bottle if you are
using a texture sheet
Depending on the clock mechanism you
purchase, you will need at least 1 AA battery
any items you'd like to include in
your clock such as beads or crystals or metals - must be bakeable
glad wrap or ziplock bags to put
your leftovers in and your finished canes
Older members of the guild will be
bringing extras with them to share. Please spend some time working with Polymer
Clay before you start investing in items. Our website: www.cmspcg.com
has a page you can find with what we have put in our toolboxes for meetings.
It's a good idea to go thru that page and see what kind of stuff we tend to
use. Of course we do not expect you to have any of it when you first start
claying other then a tile to work on, an acrylic roller or pasta machine (
use your coupon of one of those from a craft store too), and a stiff blade_ 3
items always.
CLAYS:
We always ask that you bring a bar
of black, of white and of translucent to
every meeting. These are basics you almost always need to have on you.
Suggestions for this meeting is Premo clay. The bar we refer to is 2 ounces.
3 Whites
2 Black
Colors of choice for clock
2 colors for a jelly roll. Contrast
is always nice in a jelly roll.
If you are using clay as your
backing for the clock, bring 2 colors of your choice. One color for the
background and one for numbers at least. The sky is the limit here. Depending
on your plans your color choices are your choice. Keep it simple or go crazy.
If you have an idea for your clock and can't figure out how you would do that bring
a picture of it and the guild will help you get there. All you need is the
color clays you need to achieve it.
Attached are a few
attachments for you to get some ideas. I will be bringing the molds shown
here and the cookie cutters. All are welcome to use them. Remember once you use
an item for polymer clay it should not go back for use with food.
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