Creating Jewelry with Polymer Clay
A course by Marisa Clemente , Artist
Learn polymer clay modeling techniques to create custom necklaces
Polymer clay is an incredibly versatile modeling material that allows for countless possibilities when it comes to creating necklaces and artisanal jewelry pieces. Artist Marisa Clemente, founder of The Folky Fox brand, specializes in the craft and teaches you how to give shape to your own necklaces with this course.
Discover how to create three custom jewelry pieces using a series of modeling techniques with polymer clay. Marisa guides you through each step of the process, from preparing the clay to the final details. By the end of the course, you will be capable of creating your own nature-inspired signature pieces, in an easy and fun way.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 26 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (409)
- 12,886 students
- 18 lessons (3h 1m)
- 26 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Turkish
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create three jewelry items with polymer clay using different modeling and painting techniques to create a necklace for each piece.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For all those who want to learn the basic concepts of modeling with polymer clay or perfect their techniques, either as a hobby or for professional reasons.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required, but if you have some experience in making handicrafts you’ll find the course easier.
As for materials, you’ll need polymer clay and liquid polymer. You’ll also need modeling tools, acrylic paint, polymer clay varnish, paintbrushes, access to a standard home oven, chains for your necklace, tweezers, and the eagerness to work with your hands.
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Marisa Clemente
A course by Marisa Clemente
Marisa Clemente is a Portuguese artist living in Germany. Although her first connection to art was through pencils and paper, she was exposed to the world of ceramics from a young age, with a family background in the craft.
She started experimenting with modeling clay as a hobby and quickly fell in love with the material’s potential. In 2017, she transformed her hobby into a business by creating her own brand named The Folky Fox to share and sell her exclusive creations.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Know the materials, conceptualization and design
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Tools and materials
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Getting to know polymer clay better
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Mood board
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Outline and strategy
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U3
Hands on
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Owl Modeling 1
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Owl Modeling 2
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Rabbit modeling
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Modeling the fox and its flowers 1
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Modeling the fox and its flowers 2
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U4
Time to color
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Color, preparation and conceptualization
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Painting
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Latest details
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U5
Finishing and disseminating your art around the world
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Varnish and chain
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Conservation and shipping of parts
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Publishing your art on social networks
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FP
Final project
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Creating Jewelry with Polymer Clay
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FAQs
The course is intermediate level, perfect for those who already have basic knowledge and want to improve their modeling, painting, jewelry-making, and miniature sculpting skills with polymer clay.
You’ll need polymer clay, an acrylic roller, sandpaper, cutters, a mini oven, acrylic paints, varnish, pliers, and jewelry findings. The course goes through how to select and use each item.
You’ll learn modeling techniques, detailed painting, finishing touches, necklace assembly, creating miniatures and animal sculptures, plus tips on selling and promoting your work on social media.
Drawing skills aren’t required, but the course teaches how to make simple sketches and mood boards to plan your pieces and boost your creative process.
Yes, you can cure polymer clay in a regular home oven. The course covers the right temperatures, how to use a thermometer, and tips to protect your pieces while baking.
Yes, the course shows you how to turn your sculptures into necklaces and jewelry, including assembly, finishing, and durability techniques for wearable pieces.
Yes, you’ll learn how to blend realistic and stylized elements in your sculptures to develop your own unique artistic style.
Great course. Perfect for both beginners and experienced alike. The instruction is clear and easy to follow.
Muy buen curso, explicaciones sencillas y muy completas
Gracias
Gostei muito do curso, superou as minhas expectativas. Tinha em mente á imenso tempo a criação de pequenos animais em polymer clay, este curso foi totalmente ao encontro do meu objetivo. A Marisa explica com muita calma e pormenor, não hesitem na aquisição deste curso, o conteúdo é muito bom, assim como a professora!
Fabuloso!!!❤️
Muy bueno para adentrarse. E inspirador