Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves
Essential Tools and Materials
A course by Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) , Polymer clay and resin artist
Joined October 2024
Joined October 2024
About the video: Essential Tools and Materials
Overview
“These are the essential tools and materials you will need to start making polymer clay botanicals. I also go over some other optional materials that you might need depending on the project. ”
In this video lesson Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) addresses the topic: Essential Tools and Materials , 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
“In this lesson, we'll go over the materials and tools you'll need for your final project. Starting with clay cutters, you'll use these to measure out your clay or cut out interesting shapes. You can also use these to measure out clay color recipes. The Q-tips are to use with rubbing alcohol to remove any hairs or dust on your projects before you bake them. Polymer clay is going to be the main medium we're using. There's many different options to choose from. I'm using Sculpey Souffle and Sculpey Primo. This is a PVC based medium mixed with different pigments and plasticizers to make it soft...”
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Course summary for: Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
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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