Tutorial- Filigree using polymer clay

I was really surprised when I did a search on Polymer clay filigree that I did not find any videos of it being done. When I started in polymer clay over 10 years ago it was one of the most popular things done with the clay. I figured since I have not seen any video how to on the technique that I would post one of my own. So, here is my video on how I do filigree.

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[fryoung1]

Well done video, however; hasn't anyone noticed the 'evil little brother voice' at 8:02... 'clean your s*** from the table' ?!?!!

I found it amusing.

[christyj1977]

@fryoung1 lol..I said "Freedom, you're shaking the table"..Freedom is my paranoid dog who hides under my feet when the dishwasher is on...but listening to it again, it does sound like what you thought.

[Phantascene]

Great tutorial, and great note on the glass not acrylic for a work surface.

I discovered that the hard way when I left some little polymer figures on my printer prior to curing them in the oven. One thing lead to another and when I finally went to move them I discovered they had melted into the scanner cover of my 3-in-1 printer. =-O

Did not melt very far down, but it was a learning lesson in keeping my clay on glass surfaces until I cured it.

Thanks for the tutorial, I'll be trying this.

[christyj1977]

ack! that's awful about the printer...I learned the hard way myself, I used to store clay in the hard plastic drawers and when I would try to use it, it would be stuck to the bottom of the drawer and the drawer would be misshapen..

Filigree is either really fun, or really annoying according to your level or patience lol...have fun playing!

[chromedaffodils]

Thank you so very much! Now, when you are done and if you wanted to clear coat it with something to make it have a glass look over it, what would you use? I have wanted to coat some of my work, but I don't want to ruin it. Please advise. :0) Thank you very much!

[christyj1977]

you can use acrylic varathane or triple thick but they aren't the best for waterproofing and tend to look more like clear plastic than glass.  My favorite to use is a 2 part epoxy resin ("Pour On" is one brand) but it is very sticky and runny and takes several hours to dry, but has a very nice finish.

[cardznbeadz]

Thanks for the vid, this would look amazing using 'silver' clay.

[gaildavis100]

Your video is wonderful - a new technique for me, and very well explained and demonstrated! Thank you so much.

[badazzbarbie]

Wonderful! Thank you so very much. I have had troubles with filigree and I have been searching high and low for a good tutorial! You have made my day! <3

[psychicadvisor]

I love how you was detailed and we could see each step clearly and i love the tip about using the clay gun deal cause it is hard trying to use it allot..

[shmeepea]

so cute! x