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Polymer Clay Rings

Learn how to sculpt pirate rings
made from Polymer Clay.

Full video tutorial on YouTube.
Step by step instructions below.

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I am using a flexible polymer clay
called CosClay.

I am sculpting onto a metal circle cutter and
a ring sizer.


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Lets make the skull and crossbones ring first.

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Start with an oval and blending that into the band.

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Texture with a ball tool. And make some grooves around the perimeter.

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Diagonals to create the twisted rope.
Fine lines to texture.

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Mark out for the crossbones.
Then add 4 short lengths.

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2 small balls on the ends.
Blend them in and texture the bone.

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The skull is a rounded over triangle shape, and the bottom jaw is an oval.
Sketch on the details. Place the skull on the ring and refine the shape.

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Brush the surface with baby oil
to smooth it all down.

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Moving onto the compass ring.

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Blend an oval to the band.

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Using a flat blade to sketch.
Needle tool to texture.


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Roll out thin lengths for the points of the compass.
Add on 4 squares for the directions.

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Write on the symbols for
North, South, East and West.

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Dotting tool to texture the band.

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Moving onto the chain ring.
This is a nice and simple one.

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Just press a small chain into the band of clay.

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Now for the puzzle ring.
I based this ring off of the one I bought for my brothers 18th.

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Start by sketching out 3 lines around
the entire ring.

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Blocking in some basic shapes.
Adding in some more of the details.

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Blend everything into the band.
And smoothing with baby oil.

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Practice getting the lettering
nice and small.

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Now for the big chunky ring.

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I am using Premo Accents in the colours
Gold, Orange, Pearl and Opal.
To create a rough mix that resembles a Citrine or Yellow Topaz.

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Bake the faux stones,
then place them onto the ring.

Add triangle claws to hold the stone in place.

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Add claws to the 3 smaller stones,
creating a cluster to one side.

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Now that the 5 rings are baked.
It is time to paint.

Polyurethane gloss on the stones.

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Black acrylic paint for the base coat.

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I should have sculpted with black clay
for this ring.
Because painting around the stones
was quite difficult.

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Time to 'dry brush'.
Small amount of paint on a dry paint brush.
Dab off the excess and lightly brush over the surface.

I am using a combination of Silver, Gold and Bronze on the different rings.

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 Now that you know all the basic steps in creating polymer clay rings.
You can create your own costume jewellery or for everyday wear. 
Note:
I would recommend using a flexible polymer clay like CosClay
as normal polymer clay's have a tendency to break.

I would also recommend sculpting in a solid color like black or brown to save panting on a base coat.
Also this will help the rings hold up to constant daily wear.

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