Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves
Influences
A course by Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) , Polymer clay and resin artist
Joined October 2024
Joined October 2024
About the video: Influences
Overview
“My influences are a mix of my family, friends and other artists. I have learned techniques from the artists I mention, but most importantly, I have found inspiration and motivation from my influences. ”
In this video lesson Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) addresses the topic: Influences , which is part of the Domestika online course: Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves. Create botanical art using polymer clay and mixed techniques to craft unique floral accessories and decor.
Partial transcription of the video
“I am lucky enough to have a very supportive family. So ever since I was very young, my parents and my sister have always encouraged my interests. My parents both love gardening, so I've always had a love for plants, which really shows in a lot of what I make. And my sister would always make up bizarre stories that she would tell me. With great adjectives, so they were just pictured in my head. And I also tried working with polymer clay when I was about eight and made some terrifying looking human sculptures and a few tiny dogs. So that was actually my first time trying polymer clay until 20...”
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Course summary for: Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves
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Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design
Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals)
A course by Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals)
Bellis Botanicals is the creative universe of Brianca, a self-taught polymer clay artist whose miniature sculptures of butterflies, flowers, and fruits have captivated a global audience. After nearly a decade working in restaurant management, she transitioned into the art world by sharing process videos of her clay creations online—quickly gaining traction with her marbled snake earrings and tiny hanging plants. What began in 2022 as a side project selling bath bombs and resin jewelry evolved into a full-time artistic business powered by her growing online following.
Brianca’s work stands out for its vibrant textures, intricate detail, and a playful exploration of nature in miniature. Inspired by her travels and love for plants, she sculpts everything from clay canes of butterflies made in Costa Rica to light-up earrings and whimsical foods. Now working alongside her partner, Kolin (and under the supervision of their three feline “managers”), she continues to expand Bellis Botanicals with new techniques, challenges, and an ever-evolving creative spirit.
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