Designing in silver & polymer clay…

August 14th, 2006

Well - I finally made the project that I set out to do when I began silversmithing classes a couple of months ago. I have been wanting to combine silver & polymer clay for some time & am fascinated by how amazingly beautiful it can look when done right. Of course, this isn’t one of those examples. But it isn’t bad for a first effort, I guess. The design reminds me a bit of Mondrian.

Quick directions:
Fabricate the bezel from fine sterling silver & solder it to a 20-gauge sterling base. Saw out the shape, file it, & attach a handmade bail (from 22-gauge sterling). After polishing, add some polymer clay in earth tones, bake the piece, sand it & buff to a shine. Helpful hint: Use some Mica pearlescent clay in at least one panel of your design to add interest (see top right panel of pendant). The light will reflect off of it beautifully & add texture to your piece.

Entry Filed under: Polymer Clay, Silversmithing

2 Comments Add your own

1. lisa | August 16th, 2006 at 9:47 am

What do you mean, “when done right” — this is AWESOME!!!
2. Shari Carroll | September 23rd, 2006 at 11:20 am

This is beautiful Laura!!! I’m a silver wearer and used to do jewelry back in high school, this is so lovely, the colors, the concept, everything! Just perfect. :o)
shari