Thursday, April 26, 2007

MAKE IT EASY: POLYMER CLAY FRAME

This frame was made by stamping Fimo Soft Polymer Clay from American Art Clay Co., Inc. with a Hampton Art Alpha Collage stamp by Jill Meyer that had been inked with Stewart Superior Stamp & Stick Gluepad. The pad also was patted lightly over the clay. The clay was cured according to the manufacturer's directions and allowed to cool. The curing process activated the glue and made it sticky, and Jacquard Products Pearl Ex Gold was brushed over the glue. Excess Pearl Ex was sanded away with the fine side of an emery board. Clearsnap MicaMagic Antique Gold was brushed over the back of the clay and over a frame back and heat set. The frame back was adhered to the back of the clay with Grafix Double Tack.

Cute, cute kid...

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

This use of the glue pad is new to me and looks fantastic. You've done it again! :)

Nancy Ward said...

Have to admit, I was delighted with the results...couldn't be any better.

Anonymous said...

love that piece !
the gold impressions are gorgeous !
what a great idea.. !
thanks for sharing !

Anonymous said...

Nancy...very cute frame. Love the colors. I just started working with polymer clay and it is so much fun. Thanks for sharing your work!

Linda(bedheadlinda-ink jet transfer group)

Elaine Elwick Barr said...

Nancy,

The frame is gorgeous! and Thank you for using the Gluepad on Polymer clay..looks like it works!

Elaine Barr