Polymer Clay Accessories: Create Botanical Flowers and Leaves
The African Daisy Leaves
A course by Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) , Polymer clay and resin artist
Joined October 2024
Joined October 2024
About the video: The African Daisy Leaves
Overview
“Another way to add detail to your leaves is with clay tools. In this lesson I will show you how to cut out leaf shapes and add structure and detail with tools. ”
In this video lesson Brianca Thornton (Bellis Botanicals) addresses the topic: The African Daisy 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'm going to show you another way that you can make leaves for your botanical creations. For these leaves, I'm going to use this green clay I mixed at the beginning of the course. and I'm going to roll that out so that it is pretty thin. but not too thin so it doesn't break. Remember to clean your clay pasta roller before you start. Okay, that should be good. I'm going to press that flat onto my work surface. I'm going to use a precision knife to freehand cut out the leaves. And I have this leaf as reference. You could also use a photo. I'm going to do a different range of s...”
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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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