silver look alike

Jennifer:

I have heard that the metallic polymer clays can give you a great look. I know that there are polymer artists on this group who can give you more information.

My sister uses metal clay, and does the majority of the firing using a torch. I think it is PMCIII, but am not sure. I have a message in to her, but there is a 2 hour time difference.

Elgee

I dunno, Jennifer. I simply don't think I'd do it. I'd rather send a real anything (including papier mache), than a fake which might get messed up the first time it's used because it resembles something more durable. How about making a mold from that two part stuff and making a mold with polyclay, applying color or colored clay?

Tina

How about make it with PMC and then find a kiln locally where they rent firing space/time?

Pam

Thank you for your response. I think I accidentally thanked you through e-mail (sorry). As I said then, I think I will use polymer clay to achieve the desired result, along with silver wire.

Thanks again,

Jennifer

I would go with polymer clay, as someone else suggested. I've had good results creating golden and silver pieces using black polymer clay, baking them and then using one of two alternatives for the coloring:

1) Apply silver leaf to the entire piece. Then use black acrylic paint to darken the lower areas, simulating wear. 2) Mix Bronze powders in silver color to acrylic varnish and paint the piece. Paint several layers, making each layer smaller than the next, until the top layer you are painting only the highlights. You need a good hand for this, using a very tiny brush, but it looks nice.

None of these alternatives will replace the real thing, that is, the heaviness of the metal...

Eni Oken

----------------- Jewelry artist

Online tutorials on jewelry making

Thank you,

Those were also good ideas to help my imagination create this piece! I appreciate it. I will attempt a few different pins and see which one works best.

Jennifer

Eni,

One more comment. I have looked through your webpage and browsed through your links. I am in awe of your artistic abilities! Your fantasy design is awesome. I am going to sign up to receive your tutorials.

Thanks again,

Jennifer