Techniques by Jana Ewy & Friends

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Marbling

Technique courtesy of designer Jana Ewy

Heat and soften strips of Friendly Plastic® on a non-stick baking sheet, using a griddle or oven (dry heat). Once all the strips have softened and fused together, place the teeth of the marbling comb against the baking sheet and draw the comb towards you in a wavy “S” pattern cutting through the plastic.

NOTE: It is very important that you keep the teeth of the comb against the pan while cutting through the plastic.

Next, place the teeth of the marbling comb in between the lines you just cut. Now push the comb away following the same wavy pattern, bisecting the previous pass. Allow the cut lines to seal back together. Remove the pan from the griddle. Allow the plastic to cool completely or while the plastic is still warm, use shaped cutters to cut out shapes. See AMACO’s Friendly Plastic Craft Library for a variety of projects using this technique.

Projects:

A Simple Tree of Hope and Peace pendant by Jana Ewy.	Flying Heart Brooch by Jana Ewy.	Autumn Fires pendant by Jana Ewy.
Magnificent Marbled Pendant by Jana Ewy.	Marbled Button by Liz Welch.	Frame with Marbling by Michelle Zimmerman.

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