What is mokume gane with polymer clay?
Mokume Gane is a traditional Japanese method for laminating various colors of metals together and manipulated them to create patterns that resemble wood patterns. Polymer clay lends itself perfectly to creating patterns from layers of oven-bake clay, manipulating them and removing slices.
How thick should a polymer clay pendant be?
about two millimeters thick
A good rule of thumb is about two millimeters thick. Q: How long do polymer clay earrings need to bake?
What is mokume Gane made of?
Mokume gane (mow-koo-may gone-ay) is a laminated metal, made out of non-ferrous (no iron) metal. It is believed to have been first created about 300 years ago in Japan. At this time, Japanese sword making was the highest art form in the country, and mokume-gane was developed to decorate the hilt of the sword.
Which polymer clay is the best for jewelry?
Sculpey Premo
Recommendations. The best brands of polymer clay for making earrings and jewelry are Sculpey Premo, Fimo Professional, and Kato Polyclay. Or, if you want a softer clay with a matte finish, consider Sculpey Souffle. Additionally, if you want translucent and specialty colors, try Cernit.
What is the difference between mokume gane and Damascus?
Damascus Steel refers to material that is made like this using iron alloys (i.e. steel and stainless steel). Mokume Gane refers to patterned metals that contain only non-ferrous metals, or alloys other than those containing iron.
Is mokume gane hypoallergenic?
STEVEN JACOB’s solid, Mokume rings utilize the finest non-corrosive metals. Our titanium and zirconium Mokume bands are extremely inert and hypoallergenic.
Is polymer clay good for kids?
Besides being non-toxic, polymer clay is great for kids because it’s soft and easy to shape, and there are lots of bright, stimulating colors to choose from. Every child, no matter what their skill level is, can enjoy playing and exploring with polymer clay.
How long does polymer clay jewelry last?
indefinitely
If it is stored correctly, polymer clay lasts indefinitely (a decade or longer). However, it can dry out and it’s possible to ruin it under certain conditions.