Catherine Withrow, PolymerClay Pocket Pal 4 x 2 3/4 ins, highlight text info on page
Gillian Allen 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 ins double thickness (of pasta machine) black Fimo, eylets inserted, additions pressed on were Skinner blend, simple checker, and jelly roll cane slices, purple foil and gold leaf covered pieces, charm and charm made from clay and rubbed with bronze powder. I made silver jump rings to go through the paper and card back to keep all together
Gillian Allen 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 ins Vintage image and type was printed onto t shirt transfer and applied to white clay, med thick and fired.Double thickness of white Fimo leaving edges unstraightend 1/8th inch eyelets inserted. Applied clay pressed into Art Nouveau charms around the image on background clay and added fairywinged charm, tiny shells pearls and a jewel. Rubbed over with bronze and gold powders. This was then fired
Gillian Allen 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 ins double thickness of black Fimo, handwriting stamp pressed in and rubbed with bronze powder, brass eylets inserted. Inkjet Vintage image printed out, torn up and washed with umber acrylic, stuck on with Liquid Sculpey (could stick on with glue later) word Journal stuck onto clay washed with acrylic and gold edge, then fired. Beads on wire and fabric rose incorporated
Gillian Allen 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 ins double thickness black Fimo clay leaving edges uncut, eylets inserted and fired, Chemtek instant rust was then applied, Inkjet printed vintage image, washed with raw sienna acrylic paint and stamped. Frame made with copper mesh and copper tape, patinated then wrapped around thin black fired clay with the picture coverd with acetate. Small copper eyelets were inserted into drilled holes at each corner. This frame was hot glued onto the backing. A patinated steel wire was bent to form a half coil to accomodate the back and inserted papers. A patinated ball chain with small dice on the end was added
Catherine Withrow ,Medieval Madonna Journal, 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 ins highlight text info on page
Marie Skrotzki 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 ins Polymer clay is rolled out and cut with a template that is used for the back and inside accordian folded pages. Stamped with Green Pepper press stamps and embellished with charms. Additional stamps ( 100 Proof Press) to use in the book are included
Marie Skrotzki 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 ins
Sally White 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 ins marbled clay, modeled grapes and leaves, beads and fibres added to the jump rings
Teresa Lipiec 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 ins covers were made using FIMO Soft Stone Effects, which was a bit harder to use than my usual Premo Sculpey. The clay needed much more conditioning and was very crumbly. The clay contained fibres which made cutting the clay cleanly difficult. The texture of the finished pieces was quite nice though.
Teresa Lipiec 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 ins covers were made using FIMO Soft Stone Effects, which was a bit harder to use than my usual Premo Sculpey. The clay needed much more conditioning and was very crumbly. The clay contained fibres which made cutting the clay cleanly difficult. The texture of the finished pieces was quite nice though.
Teresa Lipiec 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 ins covers were made using FIMO Soft Stone Effects, which was a bit harder to use than my usual Premo Sculpey. The clay needed much more conditioning and was very crumbly. The clay contained fibres which made cutting the clay cleanly difficult. The texture of the finished pieces was quite nice though.
Catherine Withrow ,Garden Journal, 4 x 4 3/4 ins, highlight text info on page
Sandy AJ Rose 4 x 5 1/2 ins Marbled clay rolled out and impressed with black inked stamp rubbed lightly with copper
Amber Dawn 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 ins made with Premo (assorted colors), Sculpey 111 (pink pearl) Swarovski stones (Dazzlers) Pear-ex pigment powders, and assorted jewelry components
Amber Dawn 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 ins made with Premo (assorted colors), Sculpey 111 (pink pearl) Swarovski stones (Dazzlers) Pear-ex pigment powders, and assorted jewelry components
Amber Dawn 3 x 2 1/4 ins made with Premo (assorted colors), Sculpey 111 (pink pearl) Swarovski stones (Dazzlers) Pear-ex pigment powders, and assorted jewelry components
Amber Dawn 3 x 2 1/2 ins made with Premo (assorted colors), Sculpey 111 (pink pearl) Swarovski stones (Dazzlers) Pear-ex pigment powders, and assorted jewelry components
Laura Burger 4 x 3 1/2 ins Thin clay rolled out and stamped, rubbed with Pear ex and holes pierced along the side. Embellished with antique brooch
Laura Burger 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 ins Thin clay rolled out and stamped, rubbed with Pear ex and holes pierced along the side. Embellished with fibres and silvered clay charmss
The invitation was to make 3 polymer clay small journal book covers, just the fronts, and decorate these with any technique you wanted. So they came up with a variety of solutions, some made the fronts, backs and bound the paper pages together to make a finished journal, or vintage photo books, some others that were made too proportionately thin, and broke in the post. In general a great learning experience in our quest for understanding and creating with polymer clay. Mouse over picture reveals artist, size and brief info on method Also highlight any text
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Marie Skrotzki -copper mesh inner pocket idea
Evelyn Rulffs 3 x 4 ins textured clay with additions
Evelyn Rulffs 3 x 4 ins textured clay with beads
Evelyn Rulffs 3 x 4 ins textured clay with beads
Catherine Withrow
1.  Medieval Madonna Journal:  shadow stamp the black Premo covers and apply metallic rub -ons; imprint Stampers Anonymous frame on scrap clay, age with Modern Options; prepare TLS t-shirt transfer of Madonna/child and back with silver paper.  Assemble as shown*
2.  Garden Journal:  Using texture plates, prepare back/front cover using Sculpey Flex/white Premo mix; cut circle in front cover for insert; roll very thin sheet of trans Premo and impress with JustJhone lily image, let dry then paint back of trans Premo with acrylics; apply trans image to medium sheet of silver leafed transparent clay; cut to size of cover opening.  Cure front cover with image insert for 15min then remove insert, continue curing both back and front covers ppd.  Drop insert in ice water to cool.  Sand insert very well and polish.  Paint covers with Lumiere pink/gold; glue image*
3.  PolymerClay Pocket Pal:  Make two textured covers with holes for ring binders; create cover elements using texture sheets, found objects, matrix boards (ERA graphics).  Cut texture sheets to fit, cut sandpaper grades to fit - assemble.
Note:  The idea for this one was to have some pc *tools* handy when the urge strikes to fiddle...additional items for the PCPP might include coin envelopes to hold super Sculpey for making molds, taking impressions or collecting items for TLS embellishments
*simple bindings and paper pages can be discarded...just wanted to see if my covers would work
Gillian Allen
Gillian Allen
Gillian Allen
Marie Skrotzki
Marie Skrotzki
Sally White
Teresa Lipiec 
Teresa Lipiec 
Teresa Lipiec 
Sandy AJ Rose
Laura Burger
Laura Burger
Amber Dawn 
Amber Dawn 
Amber Dawn 
Amber Dawn 
Evelyn Rulffs
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