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Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay

Made by :Karine Barrera
Published on the :04/05/2016
Time :2h
Level :Intermediate
Prices :75,04€
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay

How to create a Mica Shift effect on polymer clay?

In this tutorial, you'll learn the Mica Schift technique, also known as the ghost effect. This technique is only used with clay containing mica, which has a metallic color. You'll also learn how to make a hollow bead.

NB: Please note. For stock reasons, some products in this tutorial have been replaced by equivalents.

Tutorial steps

Step 1
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 1

Take half a loaf of violet clay, put it through the dough machine at the wide notch, fold the dough over on itself, then put the fold through the MAP first. Continue to pass the clay through the same notch, always folding in the same direction several times. Texture with a texture plate.

Step 2
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 2

Scalp the relief with the flexible blade.

Step 3
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 3

Prepare a sheet of black Glamour polymer clay in the middle notch of your clay machine.
Place your textured sheet on top and roll it out.
Remove any imperfections by smoothing the surface with a roller and baking paper.

Step 4
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 4

Do the same with the red Cernit clay and the herringbone texture plate.

Step 5
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 5

Using a 4 cm circle cutter, cut out a circle from the purple plate.

Step 6
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 6

Using the same cookie cutter, remove a piece from the top of the round.

Step 7
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 7

Using a bar of black Cernit Glamour polymer clay, make a plate, cutting it in 2 to overlap and be level with the purple plate. Cut a strip to fit over the top of the circle.

Step 8
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 8

Take a half-round of red clay and place it on the black strip. Smooth with a rolling pin and baking paper.

Step 9
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 9

Bake your piece on a light bulb for 20 minutes at 110 degrees.

Step 10
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 10

On the rest of the red plate, take a round and remove the top and bottom ends with the cookie cutter, place the piece on the already-baked round, press to adhere. Lift the center slightly with a needle. Bake at 110° for 30 min.

Step 11
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 11

Use the purple clay to make a ball, pierce it and insert eyelets on both sides to make a large hole. Bake for 30 min.

Step 12
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 12

Start sanding with 1200-grit sandpaper, then move on to polishing with micro-mesh abrasive sponges. You can add a finishing lacquer to give your creation a shine.

Step 13
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 13

Cut about 40 cm of buna cord, wrap it around the center with 4 turns of suede lace. Thread the round bead through the suedette lace, then the flat bead, finishing with the silver bead. Apply dots of glue to secure everything.

Step 14
Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay : Step 14

Glue the cord ends to the buna cord, pass the open rings and then the clasp.

Result
Schema  Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay
Schema  Necklace Mica shift in polymer clay
Karine Barrera
 Karine Barrera - Les tutos de karine
Bonjour, je suis karine créatrice chez Perles and co, je suis en charge du développement du rayon polymère et résine. De part mon caractère passionné, je suis toujours partante pour tester de nouvelles techniques et vous les transmettre.
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Rubber Tubing (Neoprene) 6mm x 5 m
BRF-056
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Round cutter set x3
OUTIL-076
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Kit Pastry cutter Round x6
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3 blades set FIMO Cutter x1
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Ultra Suede lace 3x1.3mm Black x 2.8m
FC-626
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Grind'n polish set Micro-Mesh x9
OUTIL-334
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Eyelets 7mm x100
OUTIL-735
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10 in stock
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Sandpapers 1200 grits x4
OUTIL-757
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Metal beads Big holes 9mm Rhodium tone  x5
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Cernit Glamour 56gr black (n°100)
CERNIT-025
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302 stainless steel 6 mm cord end ferrules x4
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Texture plate 168x150 mm Honeycomb
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Texture plate 168x150 mm Geométric
OUT-860
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Cernit Shiny 56gr Violet (n°900)
CERNIT-113
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Cernit Pearl Clay - Purple (n°900) 56gr x1
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Cernit Shiny 56gr Red/Fuchsia  (n°400)
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Stainless steel 304 Toggle clasp 16 mm x1
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Subtotal : 89,84€
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By Valérie (15/07/2023 17:03:37)
Bonjour, Quelle colle utilisez-vous pour fixer les embouts sur la buna cord svp ? J'ai essayé avec l'Hasulith et la E-6000, mais il ne tiennent pas du tout après les 48 h de séchage. Merci par avance pour votre retour
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Our Lucie T. expert answers you (17/07/2023 09:04:52)
Bonjour, vous pouvez utiliser la pate Ceralun. Plus qu'une colle, c'est en fait une résine bi-composant sous forme de pâte. Elle s'utilise en mélange de deux quantités égales, posez cette résine sous forme de toute petite boule sur le support puis mettez votre pièce dessus en appuyant fortement. https://www.perlesandco.com/Cristaux-PureCrystal-Pate-Ceralun-c-24_2767.html
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