By Elaine Jackson

Materials

FIMO® Soft Polymer Clay – White, Metallic Gold, Translucent
Amaco® Rub and Buff – Gold Leaf
2 part fine crackle
Embroidery thread
Glue
Pasta machine
Ink jet t-shirt transfer paper
Bone folder or spoon

Card

Step 1
Condition clay and roll through roll one section of Metallic Gold and one section of White through the pasta machine separately, then together.

Step 2
Cut the 2 layers to size white on top.

Transfering the Picture

Step 3
Scan the picture, then print on regular ink jet t-shirt transfer paper. Flip picture horizontally so that it transfers the right way.

Step 4
Cut to size 2.5″ x 3.5″ and burnish (with spoon or bone folder) print side down to the clay, making sure that the picture completely contacts the surface of the clay.

Step 5
Bake at a very low heat under the regular baking temperature for approximately five minutes. Check to see if the paper is still in contact with the clay, if not re-burnish (flatten) but do not move, and bake for three more minutes at recommended temperature being careful not to let the clay burn or discolor, or until the clay hardens.

Step 6
Place in a cold place (freezer) for 30 sec., when cold remove transfer paper.

Button

Step 7
Using scraps blend the white, translucent, and a tiny piece of the gold clay until you get a pale beige then cut the button from cookie cutter.

Step 8
Punch holes with clay tools bake for two minutes. When cool, crackle and use Gold Rub ‘n Buff® all over the piece filling in the cracks.

Step 9
Sew thread through button and glue to card.

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