You should already be comfortable working with polymer clay to get the most out of this project, which uses polymer clay embellished with precious and semiprecious stones and beads. This intermediate/advanced project includes step-by-step photographs.
Required Materials: Polymer clay, faceted ruby, garnet beads, rondelles, gold foil, wire. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Craft knife, wire cutters, flat nose pliers, tweezers, needle tool, sculpture tools, pasta machine, toaster oven, baking sheet, acrylic paint, paint brush, sponge, varnish. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Polymer Clay
Originally Published: Step by Step Beads, November-December 2005