Mokume Gane and Polymer Clay, Expand your Polymer Clay Skills!
Join master polymer clay artist Heidi Helyard, and learn how to create these original mokume gane patterns using polymer clay.
About this class
About this class
Join master polymer clay artist Heidi Helyard, and learn how to create these original mokume gane patterns using polymer clay.
Mokume Gane is a Japanese metal crafting technique developed over 400 years ago, which consists of layering different-colored metals, then carving and forging them to create beautiful wood grain patterns.
Heidi will show you how to use this type of layering technique with metallic polymer clay, creating original patterns that will inspire you to create your own earrings and pendants.
Watch as Heidi shows you step-by-step how to layer the polymer clay and then how to reveal an explosion of patterns to assemble, making three different types of earrings.
BONUS Heidi shows you the tips and tricks for coating your pieces with resin, the different Cernit metallic clays, and how to use your scrap to create a beautiful tube bead.
Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources. Don’t forget, you can re-watch the included class recording as many times as you like. Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.
Bonus
Included with the video download, a PDF with photos, notes, and all the resources you need to get started.Additional details
- Complex layering of metallic clay
- Creating colorful pattern veneers
- Creative ideas for scrap clay
- Using doming resin
- Creating and assembling three pairs of earrings
- Metallic polymer clay assorted colors
- White polymer clay
- Acrylic roller
- Work surface
- Tissue blade
- Texture sponge
- Metal circle cutters in different sizes
- Small circle micro cutters
- Shape cutters
- Sand paper
- Doming resin (optional)
- Findings
- Pliers
- Glue





Description
Join master polymer clay artist Heidi Helyard, and learn how to create these original mokume gane patterns using polymer clay.
Mokume Gane is a Japanese metal crafting technique developed over 400 years ago, which consists of layering different-colored metals, then carving and forging them to create beautiful wood grain patterns.
Heidi will show you how to use this type of layering technique with metallic polymer clay, creating original patterns that will inspire you to create your own earrings and pendants.
Watch as Heidi shows you step-by-step how to layer the polymer clay and then how to reveal an explosion of patterns to assemble, making three different types of earrings.
BONUS Heidi shows you the tips and tricks for coating your pieces with resin, the different Cernit metallic clays, and how to use your scrap to create a beautiful tube bead.
Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources. Don’t forget, you can re-watch the included class recording as many times as you like. Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.
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