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Title: Polymer Parrot
Post by: Al W on March 09, 2013, 07:08:19 pm

Hi all,

I read about this technique and I was intrigued.  So I tried it.  The oval is roughly 6X11 inches and I used 1/8" Baltic Birch (BB) plywood.  I glued the cutting to another piece of BB and filled the cavities with different colors of polymer clay.  The item was placed in a 275 degree (F) oven for about 13 minutes, removed and allowed to cool.

I sanded the overfill clay with an 80 grit Random Orbital sander, then switched to 150 1/4 sheet sander.  Note:  Make sure to over fill the cavities if you want to try this idea.  Next step was to apply some 50/50 mix of Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) and Mineral spirits.  It is still in the drying process and I plan to apply about three coats of shellac.

Not a great example, but I wanted to try something and I am not overly displeased with the results.  I am going to give this another go with a more elaborate cutting of a different parrot and take more time in setting in the clay.  Another suggestion:  make sure you knead enough clay for the area you are working in, an addition to the area shows up on the sanding.

Thanks for taking a gander - stay safe out there.

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: newfie on March 09, 2013, 08:21:53 pm

i did a bit with the clay awhile back,your parrot is pretty cool looking thanks for sharing

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: Judy Hunter on March 09, 2013, 08:32:34 pm

Nice.  I used to sculpt with polymer clay.  a great way to soften it for use is with a cheap pasta roller.  I will be looking forward to your next projects

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: Tomsunnu on March 09, 2013, 09:02:38 pm

Al,looks beautiful  :)

Mahendra

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Post by: saggioculo on March 09, 2013, 09:02:59 pm

I think this came out awesome.  Love it!

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: DWSudekum on March 09, 2013, 09:05:43 pm

Great job Al however I think that is a woodpecker not a parrot :)  Thanks for sharing this with us.


DW

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: wombatie on March 10, 2013, 04:42:54 am

Looks very nice Al, but I have to agree with DW it's a Woodpecker.  Very pretty one now.

Marg

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Post by: smitty0312 on March 10, 2013, 07:33:31 am

I like that alot, might have to give this process a try. Thanks for sharing.

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Post by: frankorona on March 10, 2013, 09:08:07 am

Beautiful work, the colors are great, thanks for sharing.

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Post by: EIEIO on March 10, 2013, 09:32:07 am

That looks great. You could make some nice "stained glass" looking images.

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Post by: Marcellarius on March 10, 2013, 09:49:20 am

nice and colorful job!

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Post by: Russ C on March 10, 2013, 11:19:36 am

Great job, I think it is really nice. Thanks for the pic.  :)

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: Keefie on March 10, 2013, 12:34:27 pm

I too think it's a woodpecker, but either way it's an awesome bit of work.

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: Al W on March 10, 2013, 02:11:02 pm

Okay, you folks win, and are correct, after looking at the pattern, it IS (or was) a woodpecker - now one strange looking woodpecker (at least it has a red head  ;) ).  Alas, my error, but I still had some fun and learned something.

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate them greatly. 

Al

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: Marshall on March 11, 2013, 07:55:32 pm

You've showed some of us up ... pretty ..

Title: Re: Polymer Parrot
Post by: ToverT on March 12, 2013, 06:27:30 pm

Al, thats really nice!  I' ve done this once before and have been meaning to try it again.  Maybe I'll give it another go.  Looks great!

Tommy T