The subject of this tutorial, the first in a series of tutorials designed to teach you how to create realistic-looking gemstones, will instruct you how to recreate colors from the 6 color groups found in natural Jade: Red, Lavender, White, Yellow, Black and Green.
There are a wide range of hues within each of the color groups found in natural jade. This comprehensive tutorial provides you with 16 color recipe options. It contains 55 pages of very detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to use the recipes to create 6 jewelry projects ranging from super easy to intermediate, from the first step to the last step; approximately 150 color photos, a detailed tools and materials lists, a source guide for all the items used (but if I have forgotten a source for a particular item, please email me and I will do my best to provide you with it); as well as 3 mini-tutorials: One on sanding and buffing; one on how to create a perfect, fool-proof wire loop wrap; and one on how to use small plexiglas sheets to contour and refine edges and curves to achieve a more polished, professional finish to all your polymer work.
The tutorial also contains numerous tips from me which I have learned through trial and error and happily pass along to you.
Please note this tutorial contains my tried and true method of creating faux jade. Faux jade is a popular subject for tutorials, and many people have published books and lessons on creating their versions of it. It is one of the most commonly used faux techniques for polymer clay.
I do not claim to have invented the "faux jade for clay" process, but this is my own formula, which I have honed and worked on for three years, and is not taken from anyone else's formula. There are bound to be similarities between my method and other people's, but this process is entirely mine in creation.
This tutorial will give you the chance to practice the technique and learn what works best for you before you put out a lot of money in the process. The recipes are calculated for 2 oz. of clay per color batch, so you can purchase as little as one small block of clay to experiment with, if you wish.
Some basic knowledge and experience with polymer clay is helpful, but not absolutely necessary. The instructions are aimed at the novice and the experienced clayer.
There are a few basic tools and supplies you will need to purchase if you have not previously worked with polymer clay, none of which are very expensive or hard to find; as well as other tools and supplies specifically needed for the jewelry projects, although I have included a focal bead project which does not require any special jewelry tools, only your basic clay tools.
The recipes contained in the tutorial do use alcohol inks, specifically Ranger and Pinata. If you live in a country outside the United States, alcohol ink cannot be mailed to you. You may find a listing of international sources for Ranger Inks at http://www.rangerink.com/store_locator_intl.htm.
This tutorial was road tested prior to publication and given the seal of approval for ease of use by a few of my friends and colleagues, some of whom have no experience with polymer clay and some of whom are renowned polymer clay artists. If you have any questions after purchasing it, or need clarification about any step or instruction, I am just an email away and will gladly answer any questions or clarify any step you do not understand. While learning with this tutorial, it is my intent to give you as much information as possible without actually being there beside you as you work.
You will need Adobe Reader to access the tutorial. If you do not have the Adobe Reader program, you may download the latest version at no cost at www.adobe.com.
You may sell work you create using this tutorial, but any redistribution, re-sale or reproduction of the tutorial itself, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. The subject of this tutorial, the first in a series of tutorials designed to teach you how to create realistic-looking gemstones, will instruct you how to recreate colors from the 6 color groups found in natural Jade: Red, Lavender, White, Yellow, Black and Green.
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