Tutorial perfect crackled metal leaf on polymer clay

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Tutorial Perfect Crackled Metal Leaf on Polymer Clay

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What do I mean when I say "the perfect crackled metal leaf effect on polymer clay"?

That is simple. I mean: "pretty and durable". In other words, the colors shall be as vivid as possible and they shall stay that way for a very long time.

As you can see, the colors in my metal leaf creations are really bright, the surface is clear and has a nice domed shape, and the entire piece is smooth like glass.

This polymer clay tutorial includes:

Detailed step-by-step explanations how to work with metal leaf, how to obtain the crackled effect, and how to color it;

More than thirty big full-color pictures showing every step;

Detailed list of materials, including information about the brands and the best places where to buy these materials;

Complete list of tools needed to finish this project;

Step-by-step instructions explaining how to make the necklace shown at the left (as well as how to make a pair of matching earrings for this necklace).

Pre-requisites: Some previous experience with polymer clay and/or wire is helpful, but not necessary.

The resin required for this project may be purchased on this site as well: polymertutorials.com/resin.html.

Examples of other polymer clay jewelry made using the crackled metal leaf technique:

Tutorial crackled metal leaf

What my students are saying:

"What a fine tutorial. Concise and beautifully explained. You have quite a talent for teaching." Bev (Maryland, United States).