Polymer Clay Tutorial Add Strength and Flexibility to Polymer Clay Cuff Bracelets

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Hi All, Thanks for joining me in my studio. Im starting a newcalled Polymer Clay Workbench. In thiswell look at polymer clay basics, answer questions and work on techniques that improve the quality and beauty of polymer clay projects. Ill also share the products I like to help you build your studio and polymer clay art room (see links below). I hope you enjoy this .\r
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In the first Polymer Clay Workbench, well look at how to add strength and flexibility to polymer clay cuff bracelets. Its common for new clayers to make their cuffs only from polymer clay. Many experience softening as the skin warms the clay or breakage. Ill show you how to use bracelet blanks/forms to add the needed strength and flexibility. Well focus on cuffs in this video. Just the underlying structure. In a future video well make a cuff using this technique. Youll see how you use basic tools/materials to make your bracelet form. I hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think about this . Thanks as always for watching, liking and subscribing to my channel. Following are some affiliate links for products that help you build your studio.\r
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Build your studio:\r
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Bracelet Bender (The ex one I use is no longer available. Heres an inexpensive one of equal quality): \r
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 1/2 Pieces: \r
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 25 3/4 Pieces: \r
Aluminum Bracelet Blanks 144 Pieces: \r
Aluminum Bracelet Blank Preformed 5 1/2 pieces (Note: this doesnt get a great review on Amazon because the reviewer said they were too lightweight - this is what we want!): \r
Brass Channel Bracelet Blank 1 5/16 piece: \r
Silver plated Channel Bracelet Blank 1 ea .929 channel space: \r
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Bracelet bender or 1-1/2 glass jar\r
Bracelet blanks - aluminum 1/2 or 3/4 inch\r
Aluminum strips - if you want to make your own\r
Heavy duty metal snips\r
Chain nose pliers\r
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