Day 13 – 100 Days of Polymer Clay

Day 13

Technique: Necklace made of elements

Win: I think so

Challenge:

• To make a necklace using different elements that still work together as one piece

• To create a centrepiece using the Mokume Gane technique with black and translucent clay

Lessons Learned:

• Sculpey translucent does not always behave or look the way you expect it to

• Black combined with pearlescent gold creates a combination I really enjoy

• Drilling holes in the pieces while they are still slightly warm and flexible gives a much better result and greatly reduces cracking

Confidence Level: 9½ /10

Notes:

• I am really loving this journey. Each day brings new learning, new discoveries, and fresh inspiration.

Reflection

Today I tried composition. A necklace made of multiple elements – shapes, textures, and colours that must agree with one another. Learning to make those pieces “talk” to each other is a big step for me as I don’t always get colour combos right.

Pattern

I am drawn to structured creativity. I like techniques that have a clear process (frames, cutters, Mokume Gane, inserts), but within that structure I experiment with colour, texture, and assembly.