I can't remember who was the first person who came up with the swirly polymer clay technique. Perhaps one of you knows? Tell us in the comments. (Update : readers have been quick to point out Desiree's tutorial. Thanks!) Here are a couple of tutorials which show how the spiral effect can be achieved. The first one, by The Craft Hacker, exploits the spiral effect and glitter for a cool galaxy look.
This fun technique does require practice as the perspex plate has to be kept level and the rotation done on the spot and in one direction.
I found Cindy Lietz, a Canadian polymer clay instructor very helpful in explaining the mechanics in her tutorial. She further explains how rotating in large circles produces a pronounced lentil shape. While small circles yields a flatter disc. I loved how she used a cane mosaic for the second swirly bead.
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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This fun technique does require practice as the perspex plate has to be kept level and the rotation done on the spot and in one direction.
I found Cindy Lietz, a Canadian polymer clay instructor very helpful in explaining the mechanics in her tutorial. She further explains how rotating in large circles produces a pronounced lentil shape. While small circles yields a flatter disc. I loved how she used a cane mosaic for the second swirly bead.
Before You Go:
- Fold Formed Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorials
- How to Make a Swirling Double Wire Pendant Tutorial
- Two Swirly Copper Wire Jewelry Tutorials and Tips by Oksana Truhan
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I'm thinking Desiree McCrorey might have come up with it first.
ReplyDeleteThat's my guess anyway. :0)
Thanks, Aims!!
Deletethink it was Desiree at www.desiredcreations.com = she had an early tutorial for this.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Looks like you are right if others remember Desiree of Desiredcreations too!
DeleteLaura Timmins is the first creator of the swirl technique: http://www.lauratimmins.com/Process/ Unfortunately Laura often does not get the credit so I wanted to set the record straight! I heard the background story directly from her.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this Helen. It is very difficult to credit properly after a long time. And people are no longer sure.
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