Polymer Clay Millefiori Sculpting "Canes" for Beads, Jewelry & More: FLOWERS
Learn to make those tiny flower slices, using the Millefiori caning technique. Learn to reduce your canes to fit whatever size you need for your Miniatures, Jewelry, Sculpture. Intermediate Level Polymer Clay Art Sculpting
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45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Learn to make those tiny flower slices, using the Millefiori caning technique. Learn to reduce your canes to fit whatever size you need for your Miniatures, Jewelry, Sculpture. Intermediate Level Polymer Clay Art Sculpting The technique of caning clay is an intermediate level, due to tiny rolled and sectioned portions of clay. For the best experience, I recommend taking at least one other polymer clay sculpture course first. This will help with the feel of working with this type of clay. Canes are delicate before baking and require some patience. These are also referred to as Millefiori. We will work together, preparing, rolling, and "sculpting" our Flower Logs. Then we will use a Reducing technique to create smaller versions of Flowers. This technique is used by all Caning artists. Slicing the cane after reducing is super satisfying! You won't believe you created something so tiny and detailed! Other Caning courses will be available as well. The supplies needed are: Polymer Baked Clay : Any colors you choose (minimum of 4) *Important to note: Canes need a stiffer clay, like Sculpey or FIMO. Many of the online brands sold in bulk are way too soft and bleed together. The student's experience may differ based on quality of clay. A sharp clay cutting tool (I use a long clay cutting blade) A nonstick rolling pin (I like acrylic) A nonstick surface (I like acrylic or glass) Optional for this class, but recommended for more advanced Canes: An inexpensive Pasta Machine (about $25 US on Amazon) Polymer clay requires baking after class. 275F/135C for 20 minutes or less.
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Parental Guidance
Polymer clay requires baking after class. 275F/135C for 20 minutes.
A sharp cutting tool is needed to slice evenly. Please go over blade safety.
Supply List
Polymer Baked Clay : Any colors you choose (minimum of 4) *Important to note: Canes need a stiffer clay, like Sculpey or FIMO. Many of the online brands sold in bulk are way too soft and bleed together. The student's experience may differ based on quality of clay. A sharp clay cutting tool (I use a long clay cutting blade) A nonstick rolling pin (I like acrylic) A nonstick surface (I like acrylic or glass) Optional for this class, but recommended for more advanced Canes: An inexpensive Pasta Machine (about $25 US on Amazon) Polymer clay requires baking after class. 275F/135C for 20 minutes or less.
Language of Instruction
English
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Cleveland Institute of Art
Bachelor's Degree in English from Emory University
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Political Science and Government from Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
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