Here is the second video demo, this one showing my process for making faux bone. It's a bit better, but I can see that I need to play around with the settings and the positioning of the camera relative to the lights in my studio.
Ran into a real problem trying to upload the video onto the blog. I was able to get it onto Youtube, so the link is here:
Faux bone demo on Youtube
I'll demo applying the slices to different shapes, including the making of the bracelet pictured above over the next few weeks.
Hi Vickie-
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video, it really helps to see someone "do" something by hand. I love the randomness of your faux bone, it makes it look so realistic!
Hi Katina, I'm glad you found it useful. I know what you mean. My work really improved when I had the opportunity to watch old pros handling the polymer. You can only get so much by reading and looking at pictures. Have fun!
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ReplyDeleteMy computer had a virus so I wasn't able to see recent post until now. You did a great job on both videos. I like your faux bone because it looks like something that was really 'unearthed' rather than made. Also I like your ivory with the bit of yellow in it. Many people don't use it, but it looks more natural and aged to me. Great beads and that bracelet looks like it was made from the bone of something really big, like you wouldn't want to run into.Nice design on the side too.
I'm sorry Vickie, but I don't have a website or store. I just do this for a hobbie and pastime. I seldom sell anything. I just make things with certain people in mind and give it to them on a special occasion. Sometimes just for no occasion,just for fun. I'm working on that idea of 'sound jewelry' I mentioned before. I don't think I can get polymer clay to 'ring', but I did think of putting a chime of sorts inside of a artifact looking tubular shaped bone thing. You wouldn't see what was making the noise. I need to sleep on this one.
Thank you for sharing your techniques.
Take care, Jay
Hi Jay, I'm sorry I can't see your work online. If you ever have a photo of a piece that you would like to send me I would be happy to publish it on the blog. Think about it. When you do your "chime" piece, let me know how it turned out (and take a picture - I'm afraid I can be a bit of a persistent pest, lol!) I'm glad you like the ivory. I agree, the yellow gives it a much mellower tone than just ecru or beige. I'm working on showing you how I make the bracelet above. All the best, Vickie
DeleteEncore un succès Vickie!
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup, Louise.
DeleteWhat a great video! Thank you so much. I'm very new at this and love seeing that it's ok to mush, squish and not be perfect with the edges :) and your end results with the bone is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heather, glad you found it useful. I think you'll really enjoy working with polymer when you don't agonize over perfection. The area where I do get picky is with finishing. Don't scrimp on time or effort at the end - makes all the difference in the world to a professional result.
DeleteThank you for the advice. I haven't even thought about finishing! I know what I need to start researching next :)
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