graffiti bracelet from the art of resin clay

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Techniques and Projects for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects

T H E A R T O F

RES I N C LAY

SHERRI HAARachel Haab, and Michelle Ha

From the author of the bestselling The Art of Metal C


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Empty cardboard tube

from a roll of packing

tape

Craft knife or scissors

Packing tape

Gloves

KlayResin in Concrete

Gray (Sherri Haab

Designs)

600-grit wet/dry

sandpaper

Pencil

Colored pencils (Crayola

or Prismacolor)

Paintbrush for varnish

Water-based varnish

W H A T YO U L L N E E D

Graffiti BraceletDesigned by Rachel Haab

In this technique, we used colored pencils on concrete-look resin

clay to simulate spray-painted graffiti art. We used blunt pencils in

a circular motion to create the look of lighter sprays, and sharpened

ones to make strong black outlines and white shadows. Get inspired b y

looking up work by graffiti artists on the Internet, or take inspiration

from your own city. The Concrete Gray KlayResin we used here is the

only clay that comes in a concrete color with actual aggregate in the

clay. We used this clay to simulate concrete beneath the graffiti. You can

also use colored pencils on other colors of resin clay to create geometric,

floral, and other designs. Though the bangle in t his project looks heavy,

its surprisingly lightwe used a cardboard tube from a roll of tape as

the base!

Embellishing with Colored Pencils


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2. Knead together the two parts of the clay to a uniform color

with no marbling. The tube can be covered in sections, so

mix up just as much clay as you feel comfortable working

with. Working quickly, press out a flat pad of clay approxi-

mately the width of the cardboard tube.

1. An empty cardboard packing-tape roll is used as the base

for this bangle. Start by pulling any leftover tape off the

roll. If the roll is too large for your wrist, make it smaller by

cutting away a section of the cardboard and using packing

tape to tape the two cut ends together. Set aside.


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7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the tube is entirely covered in

clay. Smooth out any large bumps or rough areas with your

fingers as you work.

8. Set the bangle aside until the clay is fully cured. To smooth

out any rough areas and to hide any unblended seams, use

600-grit wet/dry sandpaper to sand the piece with water.

When youre finished sanding, rinse the bangle in water

and let it dry.9. Using a pencil, lightly sketch out your graffiti design on the

bangle. Use colored pencils to draw your design directly

on the bangle. Use small circular motions to create a soft,

spray-painted look, and layer different colors to yield a rich,

deep color or blend.

10. When youve finished drawing your design, lightly brush

away any excess crumbs of colored pencil wax from the

bangle. Carefully brush on a water-based varnish to protect

the bracelet. Let dry.

3. Line the inside of the cardboard tube with the rolled-out

clay. Use your fingers to press the sheet of clay against the

cardboard and to smooth the surface. Keep the edge of the

clay flush with the edge of the tube.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to line the remainder of the inside of

the cardboard tube. Use your fingertip to blend the new

section of clay into the already hardened portions of clay

for a smooth finish.5. When the inside of the tube has been covered, begin work-

ing on the outside, pressing out a thin pad of clay, this time

slightly wider than the bangle so that the excess clay can

be wrapped around the edge of the inside of the bracelet.

Press the clay along the outside of the bangle to cover the

cardboard.

6. Press the excess clay around the edge of the cardboard and

blend the fresh clay with dried clay on the inside of the

tube.

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