BUILD A SNOWMAN - POLYMER CLAY SKILLS WORKSHOP TUTORIAL -Pins , Ornaments and Earrings

In this video we will learn to make snowman pins and ornaments in this graphic cartoon style. Lots of tips and techniques along the way that you can apply to other polymer clay work. I hope you are inspired by my ideas. This video workshop was produced in real time all steps included with minimal editing. Thanks for supporting my channel.

Build A Snowman – Pins – Ornaments- and And Earring Class Tool and Supply List
Be sure to check out my other tools and as well as many great polymer clay tools at CREATE ALONG
https://createalong.com?aff=58

Pasta Machine - I am using an atlas pasta machine that starts on zero for the thickest setting.
If I refer to the #2 setting That would be the third thickest on my machine. Feel free to use thicker settings than I use in the video for the textured sheets of clay. At least for your first few snowman. Thicker clay is easier to work with it will also allow you to use a thinner layer on the backs of your pins to ensure they work properly and there is room for material when worn.

Nitrile or latex gloves – optional

Sculpey Circle cutter set – https://www.sculpey.com/products/premo-graduated-cutter-set-circle

Options of mini circle cutters -
Bootlace Ferrel mini circle cutters – I have free sets with sponge purchase – USA and Canada only
Round Clay Punch Cutters – Naturescape Studios - https://www.naturescapesstudio.com/shop-all/round-clay-punch-cutter-round-holes-clay-cutters-basic-series

Options for smaller round cutters –

Round Kemper cutters set - I suggest the Round 8 pieces set - or the Round 5 piece set + 3/16” 4 piece mini set - APC5S 3/16 (heart ,circle, round and tear drop).
https://www.clayfactory.net/kempertools/pages/pattern-cutters-kemper-tools.htm

Donna Harryman Brass Tube Circle sets , A or B set - https://harrymandesigns.com/product/brass-tube-sets/

HD Powders Black (Clear -Optional) – Donna Harryman – Free 4 piece Bootlace Ferrels included. https://harrymandesigns.com/shop/
Texture Sponges – POLYMERWEEK.COM OR DURAPLEX Vegetable drawer liners on amazon don’t buy an off brand they are too thin.
Bud Setter – Kemper Tools – optional
https://www.naturescapesstudio.com/shop-all/the-makers-essentials-cutting-tools-kit-polymer-clay-tools-metal-clay-tools

https://www.glazequeen.com/bud-setter

26 gauge colored wire – Bead Landing - https://www.michaels.com/bead-landing-12-piece-multi-pack-beading-wire/10443545.html

Or

7 Strand Colored Bead Stringing Wire or similar. Sample link
https://www.michaels.com/beadalon-7-strand-bead-stringing-wire-3-pack/M10121922.html
Acrylic Roller
Needle Tool
Blades – Stiff and Flexible - samples shown in videos
4” shiny bathroom tiles or similar – inexpensive ant any home improvement store
Patty paper
Plastic deli sheets
Card stock
Pin Back – I use 1.5” for snowman
2mm crimp tube beads
Soft Paint brush
Water Mist Bottle
Alcohol Mist bottle and Paper Towels – Or Baby Wipes for clean-up
Plastic straws - thin drinking , coffee stirrer, and thin cocktail drink straws used in videos
Scissors
Exacto knife
Lighter

Premo Clay or your choice of brand. Amounts are for what I used in videos. If just making one or two you’ll need less

White – 2 blocks , Black ½ block, Ultramarine Blue ½ block, Cad Yellow ¼ to ½ block, Cad Red ¼ block, Brown – just a small bit.

Here is a link to one of my free YouTube videos you can use this process to make the stripped cane blocks for your scarves and hats. It is covered in briefly in the class but this is a more in-depth process for you to enjoy.
https://youtu.be/MDIQsExWOSA

I really hope you enjoy this class, I also encourage you to use the construction techniques in this class for your own designs.

Enjoy
Jan Montarsi

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