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Polymer Clay Cane Pattern Compositions for Beginners

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Overview

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Use polymer clay to create cohesive tubes filled with intricate patterns and colors that you can use to decorate different objects
  • Introduction
  • Getting Started with Polymer Clay Canes
  • Creating a Floral Patterned Cane
  • Uses for the Finished Cane
  • Final project
Polymer clay canes are rolled tubes with a pattern running down the middle, which can be sliced to make all kinds of accessories. Kristin Vaughn, polymer clay artist and founder of Hillside Studio, specializes in handcrafting unique and colorful pieces using this method. She shares her creations with more than 207K followers on Instagram and has seen her work featured on platforms like Buzzfeed, Bored Panda, and MyModernMet.

In this online course, learn the fundamentals of polymer clay cane composition. Kristin teaches you how to craft cohesive tubes filled with intricate patterns and colors, as well as how to shape them into a range of decorative objects. Explore your creativity and transform simple designs into elaborate works of art.

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • Tools and Materials
  • Planning the Cane Composition
  • The Basics of Cane Building 1
  • The Basics of Cane Building 2
  • Leaf and Vine Canes 1
  • Leaf and Vine Canes 2
  • Flower Canes 1
  • Flower Canes 2
  • Butterfly Cane 1
  • Butterfly Cane 2
  • Finalizing the Patterned Clay Cane
  • Making a Slab
  • Uses for the Patterned Slab
  • Caring for Finished and Unfinished Clay
  • Polymer Clay Cane Pattern Compositions for Beginners

Taught by

Kristin Vaughn

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