Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves
The Cherry Blossom Leaves
A course by Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) , Polymer clay and resin artist
Joined October 2024
Joined October 2024
About the video: The Cherry Blossom Leaves
Overview
“For more realistic detail, you can make a silicone mold of a real leaf and later use that for your polymer clay leaves. I will show you how to make a mold to capture the front and back of a leaf and how to use that on your polymer clay. ”
In this video lesson Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) addresses the topic: The Cherry Blossom Leaves, 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, I'll show you one method to make polymer clay leaves using a silicone mold. So first we need to make a mold of a leaf. I'm going to be using a leaf from this rose. and making a two-sided mold. So first I will press the silicone putty into one side, let it cure slightly. and then press another round of silicone putty onto the other side of the leaf. I'm going to use a full leaf, I'll set that aside and start mixing together my two-part silicone mold putty. So again, I'll mix these together thoroughly and then roll them into a ball so that it's completely smooth. Then I can fl...”
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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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