I took a great workshop today from Ginny Henley. She is a talented member of our local Polymer Clay Guild and a wonderful creator of art jewelry. Be sure to check out the above link to her webpage or you can see more of her work on this Art 251 gallery page.
In this particular workshop, we learned how to create textured brass & silver bezels that showcase polymer clay surface treatments. Here is the necklace I made during the class:
It featured a striped cane placed randomly on a backing sheet of mica clay to create geometric shapes. Though it wasn’t intentional, the end result came out with a Native American flare with the turquoise & brown hues. Here is a close up of the beads which were strung on brass wire.
I recently purchased a butane torch & am looking forward to making more bezels in sterling silver at home. Just need to make sure I pick up a fire extinguisher first. *LOL*
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
EstroJean
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Callie
24. November 2008 at 4:43 pm
Those bezels are very pretty! I can’t tell from the picture, but do they have a lip on them or are they flat?
24. November 2008 at 4:51 pm
Hi Cindy,
They are flat bezels that were textured with a chasing hammer.
19. December 2009 at 7:13 am
I have save your wonderful site!!! I could spend days here. Your art and the art of your friends is truly amazing and awe inspiring. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all.