Here is how to make polymer clay conchas and roses! I lately posted a video displaying how to make attraction bracelets from extra beads and as a manner to unify the theme, I made polymer clay conchas and roses. I had a pair individuals ask for a tutorial on making them, so right here we’re!
First up – for anybody who doesn’t know – concha interprets as “shell” – and it’s a well-liked kind of Mexican pastry. It’s mild and fluffy, not tremendous candy, however tremendous brilliant and cheery to have a look at. They normally are available in pink, yellow and brown, however throughout different instances of the yr yow will discover them in different colours as nicely. I’ve even seen rainbow and unicorn and vacation conchas!
Here is the charm bracelet video…
How to make clay roses (and conchas!)
Okay, now that the movies are posted, let me break it down for you!
I make numerous ceramics and infrequently make rose rings, however I exploit a distinct technique. This time round, as an alternative of rolling a slab of reduce clay, I’m utilizing my craft knife. Same for the conchas.
Supplies to make your personal polymer clay conchas
Polymer clay in light or dark pink
For a bracelet:
Directions:
When it comes to utilizing polymer clay, there are a number of manufacturers to select from. I at all times go for the generic model, it’s softer and works nice. Another tip – you actually don’t even have to purchase the coloured clay, you should buy white in bulk and use craft paint after it’s been baked. But for this tutorial, I’m utilizing the coloured clay (as a result of I had it readily available!)
Set out your bracelet clean and pinch off items of clay, sized to cowl every bracelet clean pad.
Make certain to work on a self-healing mat or a bit of thick cardboard so that you don’t spoil your worktable. They clay leaves a light-weight residue.
Take one piece of clay and roll it right into a ball, then press it down only a bit and use your fingers to spherical the perimeters.
Use a toothbrush to faucet on some texture.
Use a craft knife to slice the designs.
After you’ve reduce within the design, barely press it up from the underside so the cuts separate and have extra definition.
Make a concha for every pad of the bracelet, then bake within the oven in accordance to bundle instructions.
Before we go on – let’s take a concha and cafecito break…
Ahhh, okay, again to work. Carefully take away from the oven and let cool.
Optional: Paint every one. I do that simply because it makes the clay look extra vibrant, particularly after we add the varnish. You can use craft paint, even nail polish. Start with a darker base coat after which a lighter shade to give your items highlights. This will make them extra pleasing to have a look at, we wish that WOW issue!
Let the paint dry and add a coat of sparkle varnish. NOTE: Only use a water-based varnish, in any other case the clay shall be sticky.
Once all of your items are dry, add a drop of glue on the again of every one and thoroughly press onto the bracelet pads. Make certain they’re all even!
Let the glue dry, after which if desired add charms between every bracelet pad! Use the needle nostril pliers to try this.
Okay, that’s the concha bracelet – I additionally made a rose model. Check out my video to see the method for slicing the roses. It’s a lot simpler than you suppose!
Once you begin making these, there are such a lot of methods to use them!
My suggestion is to make up a big batch and hold them readily available on your future tasks. They work nice for mini-shrines, image body gildings, dollhouses or different miniatures units, and naturally – jewellery.
Turn them into beads by inserting a head pin inside every concha or rose earlier than baking. After they’ve been baked and cooled, take away the headpin.
Other concepts:
String them collectively to make garland
Tie them onto a strand of mini lights.
Use them as charms for a bracelet or tassel.
Paint them in several colours.
Thanks for studying my article about how to make polymer clay conchas! And lastly, I do have these bracelets on the market in my retailer. I solely made one if every for this tutorial, however I plan to make extra quickly!
Love & mild,
