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Polymer Clay Tutorial Faux Lampwork 3

Tutorial Polymer Clay Faux Lampwork Beads

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Example pages from Lampwork 3 Tutorial

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Faux Lampwork 1
Faux Lampwork 2 (Pandora)
Faux Lampwork 3 (this page)

I am very excited to share this fun polymer clay technique with you!

If you love the look of the lampwork beads as much as I do, but lack the skills and tools needed to make them, you will definitely appreciate this clever technique. I will teach you how to make the beads shown here using polymer clay, resin, and one more material, which I will reveal in the tutorial. This third material is cheap and can be found in any craft store.

The tutorial contains a complete set of instructions explaining how to shape the beads creating the subtle patterns on them and how to decorate the beads with swirls and an iris motif. The tutorial also contains clear and precise directions explaining how to cover these beads with clear resin to give them their glass-like shine and extra protection.

Once you master these steps, you will be able to make any beads you want! This tutorial teaches a new technique, which you will be able to apply for an endless number of your own designs. I included a few pictures of my own beads created using the same technique as described in this tutorial.

The tutorial includes:

Detailed list of materials, including information about the brands and the best places where to buy these materials;
Complete list of tools needed to finish this project;
18 pages of detailed step-by-step explanations how to make all faux lampwork beads shown in the picture above;
Additional notes and tips to guide you though this project;
Forty five big full-color pictures showing every step;
A twelve-step scheme explaining how to create the iris motif.

Pre-requisites: Some previous experience with polymer clay and resin is helpful, but not necessary.

The resin required for this project may be purchased on this site as well: polymertutorials.com/resin.html.

A few other sets of faux lampwork polymer clay beads made using the techniques described in this tutorial:

What my students are saying:

"Wonderful ideas and excellent tutorials! Thank you so much for the guidance in improving my clay work." Jennifer (Texas, United States)

"Awesome tutorial (as always!!)" Donna (Washington, United States)

"Interesting technique and easy to make. Thanks!" Elena-Roxana (Romania, Europe)