Fimo Black
fimo black twilight crest-would sculpey work? hey, i need help!!! i want to make the cullen crust (probably alice's choker, but it might turn out to be a bracelet...i don't have many materials (n...
fimo black
 twilight crest-would sculpey work? hey, i need help!!! i want to make the cullen crust (probably alice's choker, but it might turn out to be a bracelet...i don't have many materials (no metal base thingy and pva glue or glass covering) and i was wondering if i could make one from sculpey? would that work? would it be bad if the black part of the crest sparkled or would that be vampire-y? (i only have sparkly black) i know it would be very difficult and would take a lot of time, but i am broke right now and i really want one (and i live in hungary so ordering one, even if i had money, would cost a lot) It would be helpful if you could add a link to a photo of the exact type of "crest" you want to make for those who aren't familiar with Twilight. Almost anything can be made --or simulated-- with polymer clay though, but original white Sculpey is pretty brittle after baking anywhere it's *thin* or projecting. (Sculpey III in colors and Super-Sculpey flesh are stronger, but still not as strong as the other brands and lines of polymer clay). You'd want to use something stiff behind the clay or inside it (an armature) to create more strength if you were using a Sculpey brand clay and making something thin like a pendant. Images and shapes can also be formed or molded with polymer clay, or the clay can be stamped into or onto, or have images transferred to it, etc., etc., etc. So it's hard to know what to recommend. Here are some pages that may help at my online polymer clay "encyclopedia": http://glassattic.com/polymer/frames-mirrors.htm (click on SMALL FRAMES, FOR PINS, etc.) http://glassattic.com/polymer/Faux--many.htm (click on METALS) http://glassattic.com/polymer/finishes.htm (for getting gloss) http://glassattic.com/polymer/pendants_cording.htm (There are many more pages on coloring, paints, making and using molds, sculpting shapes or bas relief, doing transfers, etc., at my site... to browse all that's there in a summarized form, scroll all the way down the Table of Contents page: HTH, Diane B. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Trends in Costume Jewellery and Beads for 2010
Trends in costume jewellery and beads can be a difficult one to call and despite many hours, even days, researching what is currently in vogue (as well as what is not in vogue!) a minor error even in something as obvious as a colour shade can prove to be a costly mistake. Taking that a step further and trying to forecast what will be the next big trend is an even more complex problem…
What I have tried to do here is outline a few basic concepts which I look at when I am deciding what bead stock to order for the next few months. I have also let you into a few secrets as well…
Colour Trends
Winter 2009/10: Throughout the early part of 2010 I have seen huge demand for acid greens, purples/lilac, burnt orange and teal. The interesting thing to note here is that not any old green would do – the more acid and vibrant the green the better!
Spring 2010: As spring gets under-way I am starting to see a shift to royal blue, black, white, and red. A strong nautical theme here with anchors everywhere as well as pearl laden designs.
Now, let me tell you into a secret of mine… If you make jewellery to sell it is imperative that you have a few items made using black and white. Black and white is classic and really does span all age ranges. I always try and stock black and white beads at all times of the year because I don't think a week goes by when someone doesn't ask for this combination… It is great for everyday, for weddings, for funerals, in fact there isn't really a time when a black and white design can't be worn.
Summer 2010: As summer approaches I forecast pinks, oranges and light green with a return to purples and lilac. A summer feel yet with a twist of retro patterns and an underlying sense of the 60's and 70's in a faded way.
Autumn and Winter 2010: Autumn and Winter should be easier to call as I am pretty sure a simple palette of greys, white and blacks, and warm browns (honey) will fit the bill. So for those taking my advice above you should already have a few pieces of jewellery ready for this season. One thing to watch here will be the increased use of gold or bronze-coloured findings as the overall result will be one of richness, especially when browns are used in a design. The use of silver-coloured findings may be too stark a contrast to the warmness required.
Bead Trends
2010 has continued to see a need for large, chunky beaded designs. One of the downfalls of such designs can be the overall weight of a finished piece. There has therefore been an increase in the number of designers using large acrylic and resin beads and hollow pierced or wire metal beads. I forecast that this will continue but I also believe that this trend will reach further and the use of many other media will develop. Beads made from wood, paper, fimo clay, felt, etc. will all be popular especially during the Summer and Autumn. A feast of multi-media jewellery designs should be available.
As Winter approaches and the party season begins a need for more sophisticated and delicate jewellery is usually the order of the day. Crystals and glass beads will take more of a front-seat ride during this time.
The above information is provided as a guide only and we strongly recommend that jewellery designers and crafters follow high street trends closely to help them with colour matching and styles.
About the Author
Mark Vardy is the proprietor of Silvar Design, a well known jewellery making supplies business in the United Kingdom as well as being an avid beader and jewellery maker. He has been making jewellery for more than 10 years and works with precious metals & beads of all types. Mark has worked as an instructor at colleges teaching a range of techniques from basic beading to precious metal casting. Mark's business, Silvar Design, has a web presence at www.beads4less.co.uk