Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves
Making African Daisies 1
A course by Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) , Polymer clay and resin artist
Joined October 2024
Joined October 2024
About the video: Making African Daisies 1
Overview
“Learn how to create a purple sun African daisy design using a silicone mold and a skinner blend.I will teach you how to make a mold of the inside of a real daisy, then blend purple, pink, and yellow clay to form a gradient. Finally, you'll create and reduce a bull's eye cane to complete the design.”
In this video lesson Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) addresses the topic: Making African Daisies 1, 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 next lesson, we'll make the Purple Sun African Daisies, making a skinner blend, turning that into a bullseye clay cane, and also using a silicone mold. First we make the silicone mold using silicone mold putty. I'll put on gloves and mix the two parts together. and then press that into a real daisy to get that imprint mold. So we're going to mix equal parts of both the Yellow. and white mold putty. Each one will have different directions, so make sure to check your directions. I don't need too much since I'm just making a mold of this inside flower disc. And I'm just going to... Eye...”
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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.
- 35 students
- 14 lessons (2h 2m)
- 17 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
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