Information on materials I use

I use a variety of materials when making my crafts and advice those interested in using those materials to contact me. Some of the materials are hazardous if misused. All final products of my crafts hardened pieces of jewelry that is suitable for responsible owners. Pieces are to not be worn during sports, bathing, left in hot cars, sleeping with and are fragile.

Polymer Clay

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Polymer clay is man-made sculpting clay that can be mixed with liquid clay, painted and come in a large variety of color. The cheapest brand I've come across is Michael's generic brand called Craft Smart. Better, more softer clay, is Sculpey, Sculpey III, Premo, and Fimo Soft. I work with a variety of brands.

 

I sculp pieces with wooden and metal tools. I do use cookie cutters and silicone molds to help with my work.

 

To harden the clay, it must be baked by the specific directions given on the package. I glaze finished pieces to protect it from dirt. Pieces are to not be worn during sports, bathing, left in hot cars, sleeping with and are fragile.

 

I glaze all my pieces to protect it from dirt, dust and possible exposure to rain. With all jewelry, it is best to take the upmost care of your pieces.

Resin​

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I am not well educated in resin, but it is a hardening agent. The most popular one is floor polish found at Michael's (EasyCast or EnviroTex Lite). They are two part (resin and hardener) liquids that should be mixed in equal parts (ratio 1:1). If the mixture if uneven or not stirred enough, the resin will not cure (harden) properly. Resin usually hardens in 24 hours.

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The material is somewhat hazardous and should NOT be ingested or near your eyes. It is a precaution to wear disposable gloves to prevent any type of allergic reaction you are not aware of. When making resin, you should be in a ventilated area.

 

I pour my resin into silicone molds and let them slowly get thick and put in stickers and allow time to pass before adding a background.

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Please note that I take special care to make sure all my pieces are cured 100% and sanded down to prevent any hard corners or trouble with wearing the finished product.

Perler Beads/Felt/Glass bottles​

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Perler beads, or "hamma beads", are little plastic beads that are aligned on a peg board to create a pattern. Parchment-like paper is used on top of them, then ironed. The pieces melt together and do not affect the iron with protection from the parchment-like paper. Items can be found at Michael's or Joann's

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Felt is a soft material that I cut up and hand sew together to make cute designs of characters. Felt can be found at Michael's or Hobby Lobby

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Glass bottles, usually come equipped with cork tops, are used to put little trinkets, confetti, glitter, liquid, ect. and should be sealed with a reliable bonding agent to prevent leakage of any kind. Can be found at Michael's or Hobby Lobby