Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves
Making African Daisies 2
A course by Brianca Thornton, Polymer clay and resin artist
About the video: Making African Daisies 2
Overview
“During this second part of the lesson, I'll share my best tips and tricks on how to shape a bullseye cane into petals, slice them, add details, and attach them to a base. You'll also see how to create a center disc, attach it, and bake the finished flowers.”
In this video lesson Brianca Thornton addresses the topic: Making African Daisies 2, 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
“And that is how you make a bullseye clay cane. Next, we're going to Cut. About a one inch section, and put the rest to the side to use for a different project. Now we can turn our bullseye clay cane into petal shapes. To do that, i'm going to cut this in half so I have two half circles. Once you cut it in half, cut this again so it is cut in two fourths. And now we can shape these into a petal shape. To do that, squish the top yellow section in until you have a point. on the top as well. And then just keep manipulating it with your until it is in the petal shape that you want. For me, I wan...”
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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
A course by Brianca Thornton
Brianca is 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 playful exploration of nature in miniature. Inspired by her travels and love for plants, she sculpts everything from butterfly clay canes made in Costa Rica to light-up earrings and whimsical foods. She continues to expand her practice through new techniques, creative challenges, and an ever-evolving artistic spirit.
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