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The use of the silkscreen tool on the polymer paste makes it possible to print patterns. This technique is easily achievable using a silk screen screen (called silk screen in English) and the use of different mediums used to print the patterns. You can use acrylicpaint, Pearl Ex metallized powder or selective varnish.
In this data sheet, we will show you how to use a silk screen with metallic powder on polymer clay, as well as surface resin to provide a very bright and resistant finish.
Step 1 - PREPARING THE PASTE
Prepare your dough by mixing it and then make a plate by passing it to the dough machine or by flattening it with a roller. Choose your thickness of dough according to your project of creation, earrings, pendants ... It is better to foresee before because the drawings which you will obtain will be fragile and the less there will be manipulations more it will be successful.
Step 2 - APPLICATION OF THE METALLIC POWDER
Position your silk-screen plate on the sheet of polymer clay, pass the roll or a flat utensil to press the drawing. Sprinkle with metallic powder each drawing then spread the powder with your index finger.
Step 3 - PRINTING THE PATTERN
Carefully remove your silk-screen from the polymer clay and blow on the grounds to remove excess powder.
Lift your dough so that it does not stick to its support for the next step.
Step 4 - COOKING AND SANDING
Take various shapes from the plate using cookie cutters. Cook at 110 degrees for 30 minutes.
For a crisp finish, sand your coin edges with 1000 grit paper.
Step 5 - FINISH
The surface of your cabochons requires protection because if you put your finger on your drawings the powder will spread. To do this two possibilities are available to you: either the use of a varnish or resin.
For this technical sheet, we show you the use of resin
Before you start using the resin, follow the manufacturer's advice to make your resin mix.
Position your cabochons on the resin pad and then drop a few drops on each piece. With a wooden or plastic utensil, spread the resin over the entire surface.
On the edges, the resin tends to retract, it is often necessary to return to this place to push the resin to the edge.
Your parts seem dry after 24 hours but will be really after 48 hours.
To pierce your parts, drilling is done with a Dremel drill at slow speed.
In the photo below, here is an example of jewelery making with silk screen and metallic powder.
PREPARATION OF THE DOUGH
Prepare your dough by kneading it and making a plate by passing it to the dough machine or by flattening it with a roller. Choose your thickness of dough according to your project of creation, earrings, pendants... It is better to plan beforehand because the designs you will obtain will be fragile and the less handling there will be the more successful it will be.
APPLICATION OF THE METALLIZED POWDER
Place your silk-screen plate on the polymer clay plate, roll or flatten the design. Sprinkle metallic powder on each design and spread the powder with your index finger.
PRINTING THE PATTERN
Very carefully remove your silk-screen from the polymer clay and blow on the patterns to remove the excess powder.
Lift your clay so that it does not stick to its support for the next step.
BAKING AND SANDING
Use cookie cutters to cut out various shapes from the baking sheet. Bake at 110 degrees for 30 minutes.
To get a clean finish, sand with 1000 grit paper your edges of the pieces.
FINISH
The surface of your cabochons needs protection, because if you run your finger over your designs the powder will spread. There are two ways to do this: either use a varnish or resin.
For this technical sheet, we show you the use of resin.
Before starting to use the resin, follow the manufacturer's advice to make your resin mixture.
Position your cabochons on the resin pad and then put a few drops on each piece. With a wooden or plastic utensil, spread the resin over the entire surface.
On the edges, the resin tends to shrink, so you often have to go back to this area to push the resin to the edge.
Your pieces will look dry after 24 hours, but will really be dry after 48 hours.
To drill your pieces, drill with a Dremel drill on slow speed.
Add ear hooks to make dangling earrings or rings to make pretty pendants.
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