How to Make Mokume Gane Technique with Polymer Clay

How to Make Mokume Gane Technique with Polymer Clay Learn how to make polymer clay earrings, necklaces and jewelry with the Mokume Gane technique! These are stunning pieces of art and a blast to create! WHAT IS MOKUME GANE? One of my favorite technique discoveries in polymer clay is the mokume gane technique.  It’s a Japanese metalworking technique, similar to Damascus, traditionally used to create layered patterns that look like wood grain metal, and it translates beautifully into polymer clay.  It’s a simple technique, incredibly forgiving, and honestly just so much fun to experiment with—even if you’re trying a new technique for the first time. This tutorial walks through how I made earrings and a pendant necklace using thin polymer clay veneers that reveal layers of color in a stunning metal-grain pattern.  Many polymer clay artists love this method because you get best results with minimal tools and endless design options, and a great way to use scrap polymer clay. L...

How to Engrave Acrylic Keychains with Cricut Maker

How to Engrave Acrylic Keychains with Cricut Maker Did you know the Cricut Maker can engrave acrylic? It's true, you need the Maker in your life. It does so many things, you'll never run out of projects to make. Learn how to engrave acrylic with the Cricut Maker to make custom keychains perfect for a handmade gift! This is the best time to get a Cricut Maker, best price you'll find! Affiliate links included. Thank you for supporting me! Here's the engraving process: Learn how to engrave acrylic with the Cricut Maker! Use these cute keychains as gift tags, customize them for your favorite teacher, or personalize them for stylish luggage tags. Supplies Needed for Acrylic Keychains: Acrylic Blanks and Keychain Hardware (comes together in a 30 pack!) Cricut Maker Engraving Tip Cricut Design Space Jewelry Pliers Painters Tape Step 1: Design Image Begin by designing the image in Cricut Design Space. Images that are made for "draw" are the best ones for engraving, ...