Technique: Makume Gane pendant and matching earrings Win: Yes Challenge:• To use green, yellow, and orange to create a Makume Gane slab for a pendant and matching earrings• To explore a new construction technique by making a round pendant split into sections and joined with jump rings• To create a double-sided pendant by reusing cut … [Read more…]
Technique: Fake turquoise stone revisitedWin: Mostly Challenge Lessons Learned Reflection This felt like a meaningful refinement of an earlier idea. The process was more controlled, and small adjustments — especially timing with the paint — made a noticeable difference. It’s encouraging to see how a few changes can shift the result closer to realism. Confidence … [Read more…]
Technique: Flower pendant necklace Win: Yes Challenge:• To use petal-like earring cutters to form leaf shapes for the pendant• To create three different shades for the flowers to add depth and variation• To experiment with a partial texture imprint on each flower and assess the overall effect Lessons Learned:• Fine cutters and maizena remain a … [Read more…]
Technique: Simple slab pendant with matching earringsWin: Yes Challenge:• To create a clean, simple slab for a square pendant and matching earrings• To refine and smooth the back of the pendant for a more professional finish Lessons Learned:• Bold, loud colours together create striking statement pieces that really feel like me• Taking extra care with … [Read more…]
Day 55 Technique: Translucent flower dangles, and marbled two-colour studsWin: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 9/10 Notes:
Day 54Technique 1: Flower mould pendant with dangle earringsTechnique 2: A simple pair of square dangles to use up the very last of my colours Win: Yes Challenge:• To revisit the flower mould with more patience and time to create a more refined, beautiful flower• To design a simple pair of square dangles using the … [Read more…]
Technique: Flower pendant Win: Mostly Challenge:• To use up the last little bits of my colours before restocking• To use a flower mould to achieve clear petal texture• To create a single flower with leaves that feels balanced and well-composed on the pendant Lessons Learned:• Working with a mould is very tricky and delicate. This … [Read more…]
Day 52Technique: Tool holderWin: Yes Challenge:• To create a little tool holder that looks like a tube of paint• To continue to refine finishes• To use decoupage on a baked piece of polymer clay Lessons Learned:• Decoupage on baked clay opens up a whole new world of surface design and detail• Smooth, refined finishes really … [Read more…]
Technique: Simple Two-Colour Mokume Gane PendantWin: Yes Challenge:• To continue exploring Mokume Gane• To limit the palette to only two colours while still creating interest Lessons Learned:• This technique still feels like opening a surprise gift every time — you guide it, but you don’t fully control it• The magic lies in the reveal; each … [Read more…]
Day 50Technique: Tool wrapWin: Yes Challenge:• To use bits and pieces of my small left-over colours to make two more tool wraps Lessons Learned:• This is my third attempt at this technique, and it’s starting to feel much more natural• I really enjoy the striped effect — it feels more dynamic and visually interesting than … [Read more…]