Making Jewellery - August 2016

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PROJECT

HOW TO MAKE

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1. Begin by mixing equal amounts of PMC Flex
   and PMC Sterling (called the 960 formula). This
   must be mixed thoroughly to a completely even
   colour and consistency. Using 15g each of the
   PMC Flex and PMC Sterling will be enough to
   create several designs.


2. Cut lengths of approx. 30cm of 0.025mm
   thick card. Tape the card to a long fl oor tile.
   These lengths will act as spacer bars to roll out
   the clay. Generously apply Badger Balm to a
   large area of the tile. Begin to roll out the clay
   into a long strip, aiming for 20–25cm long and
   4–5cm wide. Trim the edges with a tissue blade

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or craft knife. Allowing it to dry naturally on

the tile will ensure it dries fl at.

3. Using a pencil and a steel ruler, measure and
   draw lines at 3mm increments.


4. Use the steel ruler and a craft knife to cut the
   clay into the strips required for the quilling.


5. The PMC Sterling/PMC Flex 960 formula
   is very fl exible, but still needs handling with
   great care as it can easily be torn and can crack.
   Very gentle handling will warm the clay strip
   and make it easier to manipulate into coils

PHOTOGR APHS: LAUREL GUILFOYLE, TR ACEY SPURGIN

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and swirls. Make a series of coils and use a tiny

dab of paste or syringe clay to secure the coil.

Hold this with tweezers and be patient while it

begins to dry.

6. If you are working on a symmetrical design,
   ensure you work the opposite coils at the same
   time to achieve the best results.


7. Each swirl curl or coil will need to be stuck
   together with a tiny amount of paste or syringe
   clay. Allow each join to dry before moving on
   to the next. This can be slow work, but really
   worth your patience.

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