Polymer clay Seahorse – DIY step by step tutorial

Today I decided to share with you my passion for the sea with this Polymer clay Seahorse DIY step by step tutorial. Ever since I was a child I was always fascinated about the sea and the sea creatures, especially the seahorses which are so majestic and intriguingly beautiful. I have always viewed them as little unicorns from the sea.

To add some uniqueness to our seahorse we will use some biomechanical details. This Polymer clay Seahorse DIY step by step tutorial will definitely enrich your creativity.

For this Polymer clay Seahorse DIY step by step tutorial we need the following:

Polymer clay – the color of your choice – I recommend black or any dark color.
Basic tools – scalpel, a pair of knitting needles of different sizes, a needle, a toothpick, synthetic brushes.
Acrylic paint.
Metallic wire for the ridge on the back.
Small gears.

Let’s get to it!

Start by forming a medium cone out of the clay. Try to shape the seahorse body as you can see in the image above using your tools. Look at a picture with an actual seahorse or the final one from this tutorial. This will help you get a better form.

For the next step you will have to use rolled thin layers of polymer clay to make stratifications on the tail. This creates an interesting effect of metal plates that are placed one on top of the other. As you can see in the images underneath if you cut and roll into the body the part that will be under the next layer you will avoid the irregularities that can appear. This way the final seahorse will be more accurate. After this step, start forming the ridge by using the metal wires and fix them in the lower part of the back.

The details

Right now, if you could find a gear, you place it on the body, close to the middle. Using another thin pressed bundle, you will wrap it around the body going over the gear and between the metal wires. Also, add another layer to distinguish the neck, and another oval one in the place where the eyes will be placed.

More details:)

To create the eye, you need to use another gear in which you place a small clay bead. Crush it in the middle with the rounded end of one of the tools (maybe the end of a brush). In the space created you place another smaller bead. So there you have it! Now, for the upper side of the rige you will have to cut small pieces from the metal wire which you will partially wrap in clay. Bake them before you stick them in the upper back of the seahorse. This way they will not be deformed by the pressure of your fingers.

Another detail, similar with the eyes, will be made on the gear placed on the body of the seahorse. Use the same tool to create a space over the wrapped gear in the middle of it. You will place in that space a small bead which you will crush again to make a small circle inside the gear. Before the painting process you have to bake the seahorse. You need to bake it as it is required for the type of polymer clay you are using. They always come with instructions, so you can find it all there.

The painting

Getting closer and closer to finish with this Polymer clay Seahorse DIY step by step tutorial.
Just some finishing touches and we are there:)

You can start by painting the body then go up to the head and ridge, using a dry brush. To create that texture of the metal you should steer the acrylic paint on a pallet to remove the unnecessary moisture. This way the paint gets more density and gives you the desired result. In the lower spaces, between the wraps on the body you can add some shades. Diversify with red, copper and metallic blue-gray so the seahorse becomes more bright. With a thin brush add some dots over the body and head and bring the seahorse to life.

They look just great, aren’t they? This Polymer clay Seahorse DIY step by step tutorial is definitely worth trying.

I would love to have a brooch with one of these little ones. How would you guys think to use it?

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I found my inspiration for this tutorial here.

 
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Polymer clay rainbow cane bracelet tutorial

Today i was inspired by this polymer clay rainbow cane bracelet tutorial which is actually pretty interesting to make.

We all admire people that stand out trough their appearance, so when it comes to unique statement pieces that really can make a difference in an well planned outfit we just have to have as many as possible.

It is even more interesting when you can say that you have made that catchy accessory just by following the steps from this Polymer clay rainbow cane bracelet tutorial.

Here we go!

What you will need:
– polymer clay: white, red, orange, yellow, green. blue, purple and gray.
– tools: clay slicer, clay conditioning machine

Step 1

At first I will show you how to make a simple rainbow cane. Use the purple clay to form a generous thin sheet in a rectangular shape.

Do the same with the other polymer clay colors and place the sheets one on top of the other in the order of a rainbow, as you can see in the image above. You can use white polymer clay also to place between the colored sheets. This way the rainbow effect can be more intense.

Use the clay slicer to cut through the colored bulk that you have built sheet by sheet so you will get some rectangular sheets that contain all your colors. Place them one next to another over the purple sheet.

Step 2

For this step we can actually begin with our polymer clay rainbow cane bracelet tutorial.

You need to prepare ahead the molds for the bracelet, out of a clay color of your choice, and that will be the color of the sheet that you will place under the rainbow. In order to obtain a smooth sheet you need to use a clay conditioning machine.

Now you will have to cut skinny slices out of the smooth sheet of rainbow clay just enough to be placed on the bracelets molds. Remove the extra edges, place them on a tray and bake them 15 to 20 minutes at the temperature recommended for the clay you are using.

Step 3

All that is left now is to place the lining of your choice on the interior and that’s it. Enjoy your new bracelets!

The cane

Now, I will teach you how to create a cane from the leftovers. And it’s simpler than you think, all you have to do is twist. Before you start rolling the colorful sheets make sure you leave some space between the layer formed from the clay colors and the purple one underneath. Good. Now that know how to make a beautiful rainbow cane and I’m relay curious how will you use. Feel free to comment and add your creations 🙂

So what do you guys think about this polymer clay rainbow cane bracelet tutorial? Hopefully you will try it pretty soon:) I found this tutorial here.

Fell free to check out some other cool ideas and tutorials on my Pinterest page.
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