We make a rose from polymer clay: a master class

Polymer clay, or plastic, is a very popular material today for needlewomen. From it they make jewelry, souvenirs, toys. What are the advantages of this material, where to begin to master the technology of working with plastic? This will be discussed in the article. You will learn how to make a polymer rose from a polymer clay - a beautiful element of a brooch, a necklace or hairpins.

Properties of plastics

At first glance, the polymer clay is similar to plasticine. It is sold in the form of brusochkov different colors and sizes. Each piece of plastic is wrapped in a film. This is necessary so that it does not harden, but this process happens when the air is applied to the clay for molding . Plastic also hardens when it is heat-treated. In work this material is very pliable and elastic. From it you can sculpt very small figures and details. Masters of this direction in needlework have learned to make microscopic products on which all small elements are looked through. Very plausible are obtained from plastic flowers. Chamomile, bells, roses and other similar items, consisting of simple parts, are able to blind even a beginner in this craft. Next, your attention is presented to the master class, which describes how to make a polymer clay rose. Study it and try yourself to create such an article. Make sure that it's not difficult, but very exciting. So, you are waiting for polymer clay.

Rose: a master class for making this flower from plastic. Preparation for creativity

Before we proceed directly to the execution of the craft, we will collect all the necessary tools and materials for this. With their list you can find out more.

• Polymer clay of the desired green and red color.
• The board is wooden, plastic or glass.
• Knife for cutting plastics.
• Misochka with water.
• Stack or toothpick.
• Brush.
• Varnish for decorative works.

Before you begin to sculpt flowers from polymer clay, prepare a workplace. The table and the plank should be dry and clean. Particles of dust, dirt, nap if present on the work surface, immediately adhere to the plastic and spoil its appearance. Wash hands before beginning the creative process with soap. Place a bowl of water on the table, put the stucco and knife on the edge of the plank.

Step of the bud

We begin to sculpt a flower in the form of a rose from polymer clay with our own hands. Cut a plastic block of red color into ten relatively identical pieces. Nine of them roll into balls. One element is designed in the form of a pear - this will be the core of the flower. Spread the balls, forming cakes from them. It will be the rose petals. All of them should be approximately the same size. The central part (core) is taken with one hand, and the second one attach to it one of the cakes. Pivot the petal around the pear-shaped element. That edge which adjoins to a core, press fingers, allowing it to attach. The second lobe mount in exactly the same way. Having it from the middle of the first, that is, it turns out that they will go lapped. Lower the edge of the flat cake, and the upper slightly bend back. The half-opened petal will be obtained. Similarly, attach the rest of these details, bending more and more petals. You will see how the product acquires the shape of a flower.

We sculpt a leaf

You dazzled the polymer clay rose, or rather her bud. Next, start making leaflets. Cut a plastic block of green color in half. From one piece, first form a lump. And then spread it into a lozenge of oval shape. One narrow side of this workpiece is designed in the form of a sharp corner. Put the product on a plate and with a toothpick or special stack, draw a streak. The edges of the leaf flatten with fingers, giving them a wavy form. In the same way, decorate another similar element.

Connecting parts

We continue to make flowers from polymer clay in the form of a rose. The bud and two leaves are already ready. Now you need to connect them together. Attach the leaf to the reverse side of the flower, under the petals. Press the junction with your fingers, hold it for a few seconds. Similarly, attach the second leaf. Now, so that the place where the parts are connected does not seem too thick, cut off excess clay by knife, leveling the inside of the craft.

The process of baking plastic

Read the instructions that come with the polymer clay. It indicates at what temperature and how long it is necessary to dry the product in the oven. As a rule, it is heated to 110-130 degrees. Arrange the craftwork on a baking sheet, covered with parchment, and leave in the oven for a quarter of an hour. If the product turned out to be volumetric, the baking time can be increased by another ten minutes.

Finish: we cover the plastic with varnish

When you blind and dry out a polymer clay rose or other product, it will need to be treated with varnish. This will give the craft more strength and shine. Brush the brush into the lacquer and apply it evenly to the surface of the product. Leave the finished composition to dry naturally.

Notes

If the product will be used as a brooch, then at the leveling stage of the inside of the flower it is possible to attach special accessories and then dry everything together. Such strengthening will be reliable and lasting.

In order for the rose (polymer clay), the master-class of which you studied, to become a decorative element of the hoop or barrette, it must be glued to them with a thermo-gun.