| Prepare
a thin sheet of clay (about 1/16th or 1.5 mm) and place
on a large index card. Decorate the surface with stamps
using pigment ink pads, heat set fabric ink pads, texture
sheets, collaged areas, and/or metallic powders. (Tip - pigment
inks and heat set inks will permanently cure with baking.)
(Tip - use a mist of water as a release when impressing
textures into the clay with texture sheets.)
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| Use
the template frame to locate the most desirable composition
in the surface and then place the template on the clay.
Use a sharp, pointed craft knife to cut through the clay
following the outline of the template. (Tip - pull the blade
towards you using the template as a guide. Turn the index
card as needed to provide a comfortable angle as you cut.)
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| After
the initial shape is cut, place it on another thin sheet
of clay. (Tip - black or a contrasting color works well.)
Cut along the outline of the shape leaving a small gap or
edge for the contrasting color to show through. This takes
a little practice.
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| Add additional
layers as desired to create a stacked effect. Keep the layers
fairly thin so the piece doesn't become clunky. Underlying
layers may also be decorated, stamped and differ in their
shape. (Tip - use a flexible blade such as the Sculpey Super
Slicer to cut new curved shapes that compliment the original
shape. Embellish by punching holes with thing straws, square
cutters. Use your imagination!) |
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