Workshop Description: We will be thinking outside the box when creating these wonderful little boxes that can be both decorative and functional. We will begin with a plain wood box and it will be transformed by creating hand made mosaic tiles out of polymer clay for the lid. We will cover a variety of techniques for embellishing the tiles that include rubber stamping and using mica powders, embossing powders and embedding objects into the clay. Beaded tassels will be created and added to the sides. Lastly, we will cover techniques for painting our boxes and will finish up by giving them a set of legs to stand on!
Kit Fee: $15.00 Payable to teacher at the beginning of class. Kit fee will include the following: boxes, wood legs, tassel blocks, wire, fishing weights (you’ll see!), weldbond glue, acrylic paint, mica powders, embossing powder, varnish, clay blades, scalpels
Student Supply List: 2 packages of Premo or Sculpey III polymer clay, both the same color.
Rolling pin or acrylic rod, or even PVC pipe works!
Personal doo-dads like charms, buttons, Milagros, or jewelry parts.
Also make sure to bring a few beads and a charm for the tassel….see pics for ideas.
Favorite rubber stamps (optional)-I will be bringing lots too.
Black Ink pad
Assorted paintbrushes to include a fine detail brush.
Small bottle of Folk art metallic gold paint
