Beautiful Clay Buttons

Show off your skills with this fun hand craft tutorial. Beautiful Clay Buttons from Keri Lee Sereika are a perfect embellishment and don't take long to create.


 

Materials:

• Polymer Clay- Here I used Studio By Sculpey: Buttermilk
• Water Misting Bottle
• Stamps - Memories Interactive Circles Large Stamp Set by Hampton Art
• Acrylic Roller
• Etch N Pearl
• Super Slicer
• Clay Dedicated work surface

Directions:

1. Begin by softening and kneading your clay (also known as "conditioning"). Use clay dedicated Acrylic Roller and work surface to roll clay to 1/4" thick. I use a smooth floor tile from the home improvement store so I can roll, cut, shape and bake all on one area.
   
   
    
2. Use a small spritzer to spray the surface of the stamp lightly with water.
   
   
    
3. Firmly press the stamp into the top of the clay.
   
   
    
4. Remove the stamp to reveal the beautiful impression.
   
   
    
5. Trim the excess from around the image using the Super Slicer or razor blade.
   
   
    
6. Smooth the edges of the clay to make the button round.
   
   
    
7. Pierce two matching holes in the top of the button using an Etch N Pearl or other sharp tool. Move the tip around in a small circular motion to create two holes of same size, large enough for ribbon to pass through.
   
   
    
8. Bake finished button according to manufacturer's directions.
   
   
    
9. Once baked and fully cooled, apply Antiquing Medium using a small brush. Be sure to get into all the crevices.
   
   
    
10. Wipe the surface using a clean paper towel. Allow to dry.