Discover the unique properties of liquid polymer clay that can give your work new depth. Classic techniques in glass are re-invented for polymer clay. Participants will create a sparkling decorative box with dichroic ‘fused glass’ panels and a cloisonné-style lid – all with clay!

Three-dimensional effects, clay collage, window and flat transfers, and sparkling liquid clay gems accent the richly decorated memory book cover to be entirely designed and constructed by each participant. Step-by-step process for making the project provides hands-on experience with ten different liquid clay applications and techniques, including: four types of mold making, stamping, impression glazing, multiple transfers, and fabricating glittering clay gems.

Explore basic applications and stunning new techniques in liquid clay. Create beautiful dimensional effects and color layering with this versatile material. The first day covers basic adhesive, tinting, painting, and patina effects, and then offers a broad range of techniques including solid and liquid clay mosaics, imitative Venetian fiorato glass, impression glazing, terra cotta tiles, marbling, gilding, and metallic effects. Complete a small mosaic and a picture frame on the first day using several of the applications demonstrated. The second day includes glass effects such as cloisonné, enamel and stained glass as well as multiple black and white and color transfer techniques. Learn how to make your own fabric using liquid polymer clay, and discover all its applications.

This demonstration showcases creative ways to make beautiful designs from the scrap clay that gets trapped in the pasta machine and methods for salvaging old canes by incorporating them into wonderful new ones. Cane ends and cut off scraps can be revitalized as elegant veneers with a “fabric” look, excellent sheets for covering objects or for incorporating into background patterns for jewelry designs. 

In this demonstration, silk ribbon techniques are adapted to polymer clay to create lush blossoms to add romantic embellishments to your polymer art. Solid and blended colors formed into ribbons are easily sculpted into delicate flowers and leaves. Color, arrangement, texture, and application to projects are discussed as well.