Recently, I was lucky enough to be involved in a group buy on texture sheets that can be used with polymer clay.  A member of one of the forums that I am active in found some larger sheets that are used for texturing chocolates.  She offered to make the purchase and cut the sheets down to sizes that would be easier to work with. 

One of the sheets has really shallow texturing, which makes it harder to work with.  Running it through the PM (pasta machine) on the clay really helps.  Just remember to use a releasing agent on the sheet.  I have found that a light spray of water works well, as does cornstarch.

The sheets are really nice and I can’t wait to work with them all.  I have many ideas.  There is one that is wood grained.  I have plans to use it with some faux wood to make barrettes.  (I may even create Fairy Doors with it.)

Posted by Helen in Tips and Techniques on August 6th, 2007 |