This month, Jane Linn will be showing us how to make two different faux surfaces — pewter and abalone — using polymer clay . Then she’ll be teaching us how to make a gorgeous picture frame using the faux pewter technique.
- When: Saturday, January 12, 2008, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Where: The new Hobby Lobby in Norman, 2417 W. Main, Norman, OK. (The classroom is up front, near the check stands. Go right after entering & it’s the first door on the right.)
- What to Bring:
- Strong Polymer Clay: Black (2 packages) and Pearl. Small amounts of several colors of your choosing (e.g., Blue Pearl, Green Pearl, Gold, and Purple).
- Frame: small or medium, wood or paper mache (no plastic)
- Rub n’ Buff-Silver Leaf (optional — we’ll have some to share if you don’t have any)
- Cotton swabs (3-4)
- Rubber stamps to stamp on picture frame
- Metal or wood tool with softly rounded point: (optional — you can make one of these by gently sanding the point of a round toothpick)
- Round toothpicks (3-4)
- Sharp craft knife, such as Exacto
- Flexible tissue blade
- Brushes, and other favorite tools
- Soft cloth
- Polymer-friendly varnish-satin
- Rubber-type gloves and Baby Wipes with alcohol (optional but encouraged — the black clay is really messy)
- Pasta Machine (optional)
- Baking Surface: Ceramic tile or cardstock large enough for your picture frame to bake on
Jane recommends conditioning your clay ahead of time (or coming a little early to the meeting and doing it there).
