https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/acid-cameo-western-belt-buckle • Posted by Running Press
Neon showdown at the laser beam corral! Any- one who knows me well knows that I have a cowgirl heart having seen my share of fair- grounds during my horseshow days. I love western belts and have collected many over the years. This has led to the many whimsical and fairy-tale style buckles I have designed for my collections. Western buckles can incorporate any theme you want, and making your own creates the ultimate statement accessory. Inspirations Inspired by my classic Acid Cameo col- lections, this project juxtaposes unusual themes—Rococo and the old West—and gives the basic buckle a psychedelic make- over using polymer clay. The beauty of using this material is that it allows us to mimic the look of tooled leather.
Neon showdown at the laser beam corral! Any- one who knows me well knows that I have a cowgirl heart having seen my share of fair- grounds during my horseshow days. I love western belts and have collected many over the years. This has led to the many whimsical and fairy-tale style buckles I have designed for my collections. Western buckles can incorporate any theme you want, and making your own creates the ultimate statement accessory. Inspirations Inspired by my classic Acid Cameo col- lections, this project juxtaposes unusual themes—Rococo and the old West—and gives the basic buckle a psychedelic make- over using polymer clay. The beauty of using this material is that it allows us to mimic the look of tooled leather.
Work about one and one-half bars of the blue polymer clay into a ball.
Then roll it out with the clay roller into an oval shape.
Place the shaped clay onto the surface of the buckle.
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Place the texture maker on top of the clay and press down firmly so the design is deep and defined.
Lift the sides periodically to make sure the clay has blanketed the entire surface of the buckle face.
Make a cameo and frame using polymer push molds.
Place the cameo and frame in the center of the buckle face and gently press so they adhere to the surface of the textured clay.
Be careful not to press too hard or you will lose details on the molded pieces.
Now add some sparkle by pressing the crystal beads into the textured clay. What I love about this lace pattern is that it naturally creates a frame for the crystal beads.
Put the entire buckle in the oven and bake as directed on the clay packaging. After the buckle has baked and is com- pletely cooled, you may need to pop the entire clay portion out of the buckle face and glue it back in with E6000, as the clay sometimes does not provide enough adhesion to the metal. If you prefer a glossy finish, just brush a coat of Sculpey Glaze evenly over the baked and cooled clay. This will also protect the surface of the buckle.