Use ink over silver-leaf foil to create these distinctive beads. This beginner/intermediate project includes step-by-step photographs.
Required Materials: Polymer of clay, silver metal leaf, inks, rubbing alcohol, buna cord, plastic wrap, parchment paper, wood finish, smooth ceramic tile, flexible wire. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: br> Burnishing tool, pasta machine, clay cutting blade, toaster oven, paint brush. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Polymer Clay
Originally Published: Step by Step Beads, September/October 2006