Covering Glass with Polymer Clay Tips for success
Have you ever wanted to cover glass with cool polymer clay designs but didn't know how to get started. Watch today's Polymer Clay TV and get tips and tricks for success! I have covered hundreds of glass items, from candle holders to wine glasses to vases you name it I have covered it with polymer clay. I have learned a lot along the way and I share it with you on today's Polymer Clay TV.
You can find the silkscreens I used in the video at these links.
This and That: https://createalong.com/collections/all/products/silkscreen-stencil-this-and-that-multi-image-for-polymer-clay-and-mixed-media
Here are the answers to your questions.
I would not go too thin on the clay when covering glass as it could crack. I would keep it thicker than a #3 thickness on your pasta machine.
Great tip that when you cover glass or metal you want to keep it out of the cold because the movement of the glass can crack the clay I have had it happen many times as well.
You can seal pigments with water based Varathane,Future Floor Wax, PYM!! and there are others made especially for clay on the market too.
You can wash polymer clay by hand with soap and water so these are totally functional.
Liquid clay is not going to make the clay adhere any better to glass in my opinion its an un needed step.
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Another tip you might want to pass along is not to leave covered metal or glass out in the winter cold. I’ve had covered items that I left in my trailer all winter & the PC cracked because of the contraction of cold glass & metal.
You just saved my project! I didn’t realize it was that easy for clay pieces glued to glass to come off. I am making glass vases and bowls covered with various dog breeds as gifts for our dog show judges. I was going to glue on the dogs, but now I think I better cover the entire piece with clay and then add the clay dog breed pieces. Crisis averted!
Great post. It was really nice seeing how you finished the neck of the bottle as it is an area I have had problems with in the past. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us.
Thanks Ilysa, great tips. I have only covered a few glass items and those air pockets can be a buggar bear. I love the silk screens, so excited mine are on the way!
I’ve been trying to figure out what interesting objects to try faux patina on. Looks like I may have found some ideas. Gonna add some bas relief to either a drinking glass or a bottle and see where it takes me!