{"id":2695,"date":"2011-11-15T14:47:36","date_gmt":"2011-11-15T19:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=2695"},"modified":"2015-07-04T22:27:45","modified_gmt":"2015-07-05T02:27:45","slug":"steampunk-polymer-clay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2011\/11\/15\/steampunk-polymer-clay\/","title":{"rendered":"Steampunk Polymer Clay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since I haven’t been able to work on my lampwork beads<\/a>\u00a0for quite some time, I’ve gotten back into a variety of sculpture that doesn’t require torch, kiln or special studio: polymer clay. \u00a0After having\u00a0an idea for some fun potential products, I got sidetracked in my research by Christi Friesen’s book,\u00a0Steampunkery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Christi is a riot. Even if you never pick up a package of polymer clay, you’ll love reading her descriptions of how to go about making each project.\u00a0It’s a hoot!<\/p>\n

I got so sidetracked, in fact, that I spent a blissful Saturday afternoon creating this little steampunk chameleon.\u00a0\"steampunk-chameleon-002\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Isn’t he adorable?<\/p>\n

(It helps to have friends who repair clocks for a living. They were able to supply me with all kinds of fun brass gadgetry. I also ordered some smaller bits and bobs here http:\/\/www.shophandmade.com\/Item\/6-758-H247W31<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Still working on a name for him, any suggestions?<\/p>\n

Next I’m going to try for the dragonfly, them maybe a steampunk kitty cat.\u00a0 Oooooo, the possibilities…<\/p>\n

By the way, if you want to dip your toes into Polymer clay, I highly recommend any of Christi Friesen’s books.\u00a0 These are a few I own, love and use.<\/p>\n