There’s something enchanting about snowflakes. They’re sparkling, glittery, delicate and ethereal.
Not that I care much for them when they’re piled several feet high on the ground!
But individual snowflakes with their perfect radial symmetry always fascinate me.
Rather than icy cold snowflakes today we are giving them a warm glow.
By designing your snowflakes on a candle holder you get to enjoy them any time of year, in any climate!
Personally, I prefer mine observed from the toasty comfort of my home. <g>
In the video I use Pardo Translucent, it is great, but can be a bit tricky to deal with. Learn how to best manage this wonderfully clear clay with Ginger Davis Allman’s article on Conditioning Pardo Translucent.
Tools & Materials:
- Straight sided glass candle holder
- 1/2 package (1 oz.) translucent polymer clay (I used Premo White Translucent and Pardo Translucent Transparent)
- 1/4 package each of two other colors of polymer clay (colors I used: Rose Gold Glitter, White, Jungle, 18 Kt. Gold)
- Pasta machine
- Cutters such as Mini Geometric cutter set, 3/16 inch Kemper cutters, Oval Kemper cutters
- Small ball stylus
- Clay blade
- Craft knife
- Silicone tip sculpting tools
- Deli paper
- Fairy lights
Patrons can download and print the snowflake template.
Enjoy the video, happy creating!
Watch the Luminous Winter Snowflakes Candle Holder-Polymer Clay Tutorial video at YouTube.
LOL–“I was told there would be no math.” That’s an excellent tutorial, especially as I never knew there was such a thing as translucent polymer clay. Amazing.
I was amazed when I learned about translucent clay, too! Some brands can be made to look like glass. Oh, the creative possibilities….