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I've always made coiled wire end caps such as these shown in this past tutorial. But fellow Canadian, Patricia Roberts-Thompson shows how you can make polymer clay end caps which results in colorful findings which can easily match jewelry designs. The ...

How to Make Polymer Clay End Caps Tutorial  More Recent Articles How to Make Polymer Clay End Caps Tutorial I've always made coiled wire end caps such as these shown in this past tutorial. But fellow Canadian, Patricia Roberts-Thompson shows how you can make polymer clay end caps which results in colorful findings which can easily match jewelry designs.  The design possibilities are endless as you can apply different textures and coloring techniques to them. She demonstrates how to make not just the cylindrical variety but also the conical style end caps. I particular love the way she added more decorative clay rounds at the top of each end cap. The tricky part would be with making the seams disappear.  I wonder if it could be easier to add the texture to polymer clay end cap while it was still on the mandrel rather than when the clay was first rolled out flat?  This surely would work with the rough sponge/filter she used for dabbing on speckled texture. Drilling the holes after baking is probably better than making those with uncured clay. That way, you won't risk distorting the clay during the process.   H/T to Aims for this find. Before You Go: Make Your Own End Caps from Metal Discs How to Make Coiled Wire End Caps How to Make Coiled Wire Ends for Thick Leather Cord ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Polymer Clay Brooch Tutorial : Using Lace as a Screen How to Make a Resin Mold Using an Ink Stamp Half Persian 3-in-1 Weave Chain Maille Tutorials | Cabochon Bezel and Stretch Bracelet   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles How to Make a Coiled Copper Wind Chimes 3 Glue Gun Earrings Tutorials for Some Summer Fun! How to Make a Resin Mold Using an Ink Stamp Half Persian 3-in-1 Weave Chain Maille Tutorials | Cabochon Bezel and Stretch Bracelet Soldered Sea Glass Art Decor by SaraLeGrisCreations Winner of the Lazee Daizee Guide to Viking Knit Book Giveaway Judy Larson's Hope Wire Woven Gemstone Necklace Tutorial | Worthy Cause     Contact Me •Past Issues •Join This List •Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.