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Mokume-gane is actually a "Japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns." But polymer clay artists can also produce the wonderful multi-colored effect using stacks of different hued clay. Julie ...

Awesome Mokume-Gane Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorial  More Recent Articles Awesome Mokume-Gane Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorial Mokume-gane is actually a "Japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns."  But polymer clay artists can also produce the wonderful multi-colored effect using stacks of different hued clay.  Julie Picarello over on Sculpey demonstrates how this can be done with her awesome Southwestern inspired mokume-gane polymer clay jewelry tutorial. Her choices of colors and marking tools in her stack really made this design stand out. I think the trickiest part is making the horizontal slices - the slight variations in how you cut is what gives the layers varying colors.  These thin layers are then added backing clay. So a starting stack can yield many tops. Before You Go: 5 Polymer Clay Questions and Answers for Beginners Translucent Polymer Clay Pendant Tutorial Clever Polymer Clay Ring Tutorial ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Wire Woven Tear Drop Pendant Tutorial Double Position Polymer Clay Pendant Tutorial | Reversible Hanging Positions Wire Wrapped Dragon Eye Bracelet Tutorial Has Good Tips   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Wire Wrapped Dragon Eye Bracelet Tutorial Has Good Tips Beaded Ladybird or Ladybug Ring Tutorial Miniature Polymer Clay Designer Shoe Earrings by VeruDesigns Winner of Shade of the Bodhi Tree's DIY Mala Giveaway Floating Wire Wrapped Swarovski Montee Ring Tutorial Wire Woven Tear Drop Pendant Tutorial Beaded Pearl and Tassel Earrings Tutorial     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.