ArtFire

Decorating switch plate covers with polymer clay is a fun way to add some art and character to your walls.

In this lesson, you will learn how to create different textured and embossed styles with added embellishments. I will also share some of my tips and tricks on how to achieve a more professional finish.

This lesson also gives step-by-step instructions on how to create an ocean themed switch plate cover using layered textures, moulded embellishments and mica powders.

It consists of 26 pages broken down into 64 steps and includes more than 68 photos for easy and clear instruction.

This tutorial is sent via .pdf file directly to your e-mail box within 24 hours of payment received but generally you will receive it within a few hours.

Even though this tutorial is clearly explained, a basic understanding of working with polymer clay (conditioning, etc.) is recommended.

Please note that instructions to make the flowers are not included -- Please see my separate tutorial (available soon) for this technique.

This lesson is broken down as follows:
Page 2 - Basic Construction
Page 6 - Adding a Piped Edging
Page 9 - Adding a Filigree Edging
Page 11 - Texturing Backgrounds
Page 14 - Adding Embellishments
Page 15 - Making Embossed Covers
Page 16 - Tips for using Mica Powders
Page 17 - Layering Textures
Page 18 - Making an Ocean Themed Switch Plate Cover
Page 20 - Creating Moulded Embellishments
Page 24 - Baking and Finishing

Materials & Tools Needed:
-nylon type switch plate covers
-polymer clay (prefer Kato or Premo)
-pasta machine
-brayer or acrylic roller
-tissue blade
-clay shaper tool (optional)
-spray bottle with water
-shop paper towel (optional)
-assorted texture sheets or stamps
-push moulds (sea shells, etc.)
-soft paint brush (optional)
-needle tool
-clay extruder (optional)
-Oven & Thermometer
-mica powders, acrylic paints and/or inks (optional)
-liquid clay such as Sculpey, Fimo or Kato (opt.)
-glue
-Varathane: Flecto Diamond, Future Floor Acrylic or PYMII
(optional)

Feel free to sell your own original designs made with this tutorial, but the tutorial itself cannot be re-sold, reproduced or shared without my permission.