So far in other articles about polymer clay techniques I’ve looked at how the myriad of colors polymer clay comes in can be used to create beautiful effects and also some amazing sculpture ideas.

This week it’s mixed media.  You can add your polymer clay creations to pretty much anything to create mini art installations like this one. But since polymer clay is baked in a low oven, adding other materials that don’t melt at low temperatures (such as metals) BEFORE baking can make for interesting, modern and very elegant fine jewelry.  One of the things I love about adding precious metals like silver or copper to polymer clay is that it adds a bit of weight to the finished piece.  I must say, one of my only disappointments when working with all the various polymer brands is that they are a little too light and can feel slightly ‘cheap’ as a result. I would definitely not consider the following wonderful pieces of art as cheap!

This brooch combines polymer with sterling silver and gold leaf for a funky effect.

Gorgeous handmade sterling silver bezels house the marbled polymer hugs and kisses in this necklace.

Again, coupling sterling silver with the bright hues of polymer clay creates beautiful and modern wearable artworks.

This marvelous mobile uses the simple technique of molding polymer shapes around stainless steel rods.

As always, I’d love you to share your work with us.  Leave a comment or a link!

Next week I’ll be looking at polymer clay millefiori – very tricky and incredibly pretty.