If the diamonds are considered the best friends of girls, then pearls are friends of friends, especially if you do not have much money. Some women collect a real pearls, but relate to him as to relics, since the daily use of pearl decorations is not very practical.
However, a necklace, bracelet or a natural pearl earrings look really beautiful. However, to become their owner, it is not necessary to "turn the pockets". You can order inexpensive pearl jewelry in the online store, or make a fake pearl yourself. And it is about the second version that we will tell you today.
How to make pearls from polymer clay?
To make pearls at home, you will need:
- pearl white polymer clay;
- sharp knife;
- Pearl powder;
- small plastic bag;
- big fat needle;
- oven;
- transparent sealant;
- Tassel.
Cut from a large piece of white pearl polymer clay a piece of about 3 x 4 centimeters size. The pearl clay has a slightly mica powder, which gives it some shine, but of course it is not enough that the burned clay has acquired a realistic type of real pearl. The effect is achieved with the help of other ingredients available.
Thick clay with your fingers to make it soft and warm, roll the snake with a thickness of about one centimeter and divide it with a sharp knife to pieces from half ace meter to two centimeters in length, which in the end and become your pearls.
From each piece to form the ball with palms, but do not make them perfectly round, because Natural pearls are often irreversible.
Now pour a quarter of a teaspoon of pearl powder into a small plastic bag, cut the balls in it and gently put on the working surface. To create a monochrome pearl, it is better to use one color of the pearl powder, and the multicolored powder is suitable for giving the pearls of different shades.
Carefully ride the pearl balls in the palms so that the powder sticks to the clay well, after which take a thick embroidery needle, pumped the pearls in the center through and again, give them the right shape with your fingers.
Place the fake pearl on the tray, put it in the oven and bake 10 minutes at a temperature of 120 ° C. When the pearls are cooled, cover them with a thin layer of transparent sealant with a brush and let dry overnight.
And as a bonus, we offer a small video master class to create a beautiful rose bud from polymer clay. Do not miss!
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