The combination of polymer clay, foils and stencils together can create some exciting results. There are so many ways you can incorporate stencils with your foils and hopefully this will start you on a journey of discovery for yourself.
Hi Debbie, loved the tutorial and was tickled when you refused the left behind foil. You didn't break a sweat when it missed a few bits. I don't know what it is but often when I try to make something out of left overs, I like it better than the original piece. Thank...
Hey Marion, so good to hear from you and so glad to hear you loved the tutorial - awesome news. I have to agree, using those leftovers is what it's all about sometimes - a surprise perhaps - whatever it is, I love it too. Thanks heaps xx
I just found your site tonight. I am going from one tutorial to the other and I’m so excited. I love the things you are doing and will share it with my Clay group. Thank you for your information
@@debbiecrothers1 Hi Debbie. Please, where do you get your stencils from. You have some stunning ones. Thanks for all your posts. Have just discovered them and am watching one after another, after another, etc!! 😊🙃😆
@@vilma3502 Hey Vilma, so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos. I must admit, I really enjoy making them! I borrowed quite a few stencils from a friend of mine but the majority of them have just been purchased at art/craft stores or online through Etsy. I'm liking the idea of making my own so am going to start exploring that soon. Thanks for your lovely comment xx
Beautiful, I want to learn to do this in small earrings as soon as I get supplies. Could you do a video on beginners supply list for getting started with clay. This stay in is a good time to get started. Thanks for all you do Be bless and be safe. Much love.
Oh this is a great time to get started with polymer clay - although unfortunate circumstances. You know there are lots of placed online that can give you the basics for beginners with earrings. You really don't need much at all and of course, it depends on your budget. Try Ginger at The Blue Bottle Tree (online) she has a great website with lots of info and I'm pretty sure she's got info for beginners or those wanting to get started. Good luck on your journey and please stay safe yourself. x
Huge thanks for getting in touch and so glad you like the tutorial. I normally use Lisa Pavelka foils but I'm sure there are other brands on the market which will work. Thanks again x
I'm so sorry I completely missed your message! Thanks to Pepe the Patriot for replying in my absence. I normally apply prior to curing the clay but there are certain processes where you can apply after curing (ie on hot liquid clay). Nail foils work beautifully (although they can be hit and miss depending on what sort of nail foil you're using). Best to do some samples first. Again so sorry for the delay.
When you baked the clay did it keep the metalic shimmer did you bake it for long and what temp as I saw another tutorial by someone else and after baking it had lost its hallograpic look
Hi Eileen, I wonder if the other tutorial you saw was using nail foils. These can be very hit and miss and I would highly recommend creating samples to see how they hold up during burnishing or curing. Many of them fade, especially the glitter or the holographic. Hmmm maybe that should be another tutorial!! The foils I'm using here are Lisa Pavelka foils and I've never had an issue with them fading at all. Thanks heaps as well, so glad you liked the tutorial. x
Hey Mary, I mostly use Lisa Pavelka foils but some of the tutorials (Foils and Liquid Clay) I use Icraft deco foils and Ranger foils. There are lots of the market these days but not all of them work the same.
Hi Henrietta, I've used Lisa Pavelka foils in this tutorial. I've also used pan pastels, chalk pastels and the stencils are cake decorating stencils. You can pretty much search online for a store which sells these items near you or an online store. Hope this helps.
Hey Robin, you know you can find heaps of stuff online at many of the various craft sites. Depends on where you are. 2wards polymer clay here in Australia have a good range of the Lisa Pavelka foils, not sure about stencils. if you just google you'll find heaps my love and then you can choose something that "speaks" to you if you know what I mean. Have fun x
Hi Diane, I normally use Lisa Pavelka foils but have tried many different brands. I find the Lisa Pavelka foils work the best but then it's good to give them all a try if you can.
@@dianep3071 I'm so sorry to have missed your message here. There is a difference between different brands of foils. I would suggest you do samples of the foils you have so you know what they can and can't do. Sorry again, feel free to email if you need more info xx
Hi Lady Joy, I've used Lisa Pavelka foils for this process. There are lots and lots of different brands on the market these days - remember this product has colour attached to mylar paper which much be ripped from the surface of the clay (very different to leafing). I've done lots of foils videos and have incorporated nail foils in one of them (I'm pretty sure I have anyway - was two years ago now). Your'e right in saying some of the foils don't work. In my experience it's always best to do some test pieces and cure them regardless of what brand you're using. Some of the nail foils fade during during (if you're working on raw clay) so it's always good to know what your product will and won't do. Hope that helps. ♥
Dear Debbie, wow! Your work is so beautiful. I love the texture of the pieces you make - when you were saying that you could put them through the pasta machine to flatten them, I was yelling: "No Debbie, no, don't do it, they're perfect as they are!!!" Lol. I'm a newbie to polymer clay, but I love it and all its possibilities. I usually make mosaics and, these days, mosaic projects are often made with polymer clay tiles, and they look fantastic. Anyone who's interested in finding out more about polymer clay mosaic tiles, just visit: www.themosaicstore.com.au
haha thanks Amanda, I think I heard you yelling!! :) Yes polymer clay mosaics are incredible aren't they. The possibilities are endless. Thanks heaps for your comment.
