Jewelry made from Japanese polymer clay. Polymer clay Deco. Peony in a wedding hairstyle

You can buy Japanese polymer clay Deco in Moscow at a price of 400 rubles per package of 140 grams. It is more expensive than the popular thermoplastic from Fimo or Cernit, but has different properties.

Academy "Deco" was founded in 1981. Its owner was passionate about creating flowers, but existing plastics were not suitable for such delicate work. The company’s chemists developed their composition of the plastic mass. Soon they patented their own formula, and with it the teaching methodology. Flowers have become recognizable all over the world. Now Japanese polymer clay is used in Europe and America, and the family business is still developing.

Peculiarities

The Craft Clay series is the company's main line. This is a self-hardening polymer clay for fine and delicate detailing of realistic plant petals. It is soft and elastic, does not break, does not stick to surfaces or hands. The finished product does not require firing.

Delicate Japanese clay Craft Clay is safe and hypoallergenic. The formula is based on the use of cellulose fibers. Even small children can use it. It's okay if a pet accidentally eats a piece.

Flowers made from such clay are very realistic. This requires not only the right plastic, but also a special sculpting technology. But as a result, it is almost impossible to distinguish a craft from a living flower.

roses from japanese polymer clay(clay craft)

Hello. Today I decided do DIY flowers. I have had this desire for a long time; it can be realized with the help of polymer clay. In principle, I knew about this for a long time. I have already worked with polymer clay. And there is an article on the site -. Remember how it was also said about baking it in the oven? But recently I found out that there is a similar clay that does not require exposure to temperature. This is a Japanese polymer clay called “Clay craft”.

The Japanese are great! I was always amazed at their resourcefulness and ingenuity. So, what kind of clay is this? They promised me that the flowers would not be fragile, but very strong, but in principle they would feel like paper, hard paper. Although they advised not to test their strength by throwing them on the floor and jumping on them!

Today I will test it, how well it freezes and hardens itself, and at the same time Master Class I'll show you! True, I feel like I’m taking a long time, because I don’t have much experience in sculpting flowers. But I'm like needlewoman I have good dexterity and I don’t complain about my hand motor skills!

So let's get started:

1 . Make 7 balls of the same size from clay.

2 . Place the ball in the center of your palm and use your other hand to press down on it so that the top is much thinner than the bottom. Then carefully smooth out the top part, giving the ball a petal shape.

3 . By analogy, make 7 petals.

4 . Take one of the petals and roll it into a tube.

5 . Take the second petal and “hug” the resulting tube with it, and do the same on the other side.

6 . Attach all subsequent petals with the center to the end of the previous one and so on in a circle.

repeat one by one

The result was one rose. Let's take more clay and repeat everything, seven times. They turned out to be such cute little flowers, but with your own hands.

It turns out that there are a huge bunch of schools with long courses and trainings that teach flower sculpting from this Japanese polymer clay. Yes, I don’t argue, they work miracles, create magnificent works of art. To me it’s like walking to Moscow. Well, nothing will happen and it’s my time, at least I’m inquisitive and today I figured out what’s what! I think you are also understanding. I even know what I will decorate with them. Just admire it! Where are my favorite satin ribbons?

Here's a design move . Nice decor. And if you liked what happened and became interested in this type of art, then there are two options left - find and go to one of these special schools, or self-taught, train, getting your hands on this skill. To whom, but to us needlewomen Don't be stubborn! See you again!

I invite you to amazing world creating flowers from Japanese polymer clay "DECO"!!! “Marshmallow”, it is lovingly called by masters and students - everyone who has at least once tried to work with this unique material. Soft and plastic clay, incredibly pleasant and tender, like marshmallow in your hands. And it is from it that stunning flowers and compositions are created.

To sign up for polymer clay courses You can call 8-925-827-96-37 (Maria) or fill out the form

The technique of sculpting flowers from it is not complicated, but it has many subtleties and tricks that you will learn in classes, and after just a few lessons you will delight your loved ones with amazing works. Floral arrangements, bright accessories, unique miniature sculptures and timeless bouquets created by your own hands.

In order to start working with Deco clay, you do not need any special skills or artistic education. The unique patented training program of the Japanese DECO Clay Craft Academy is designed to teach the art of flower making, starting from the very basics, so even beginners will be able to master all the subtleties and intricacies of creating realistic floral sculptures and compositions.

Look what flowers are created from this amazing clay!

By starting this course, you are enrolled in the DECO Clay Craft Academy under your unique identification number and receive branded training aids. All students have a permanent discount on clay and tools ranging from 10 to 30%. After completing each course, you will be sent a personal certificate signed personally by Kazuko Miyai, President of DECO Clay Craft Academy. After completing two basic courses C1 and C2, you can take the exam and become an instructor (academy teacher).

Courses on sculpting flowers and jewelry from Japanese polymer clay

ATTENTION!!! Each course is not just single flowers, but 10 completed compositions!!! 10 amazing gifts for you or your family and friends!

In addition to making the flowers themselves, you will learn how to create a variety of bouquets, decorations and interior objects. Choose the right time, sign up and come see us!

Trial lesson - “ONE LESSON”

If you are not sure that you will succeed, then come to the Trial Lesson. This is a full-fledged lesson, one of the projects in the C1 course program. During the lesson you will make a composition from two Plumerias, Gardenia and Hibiscus, learn how to sculpt leaves and decorate a gift box with your flowers. If after the class you decide to join us and enroll in the course, this class will count for you. All materials are included in the price. 1300 rub.

Lessons on the Main Program - C1 (FLOWER COURSE)

The first training course consists of 10 lessons of 3 astronomical hours, in each of which you learn to sculpt 2-3-4 flowers (depending on complexity). In our classes we also teach the basics of floristry: how to make bouquets, attach material, etc. At the end of the course you are left with 10 completed projects. The course also includes training in sculpting a simple sculptural miniature.

Lessons on the Main Program - C2 (FLOWER COURSE)

The training course aims to prepare a Modeling Professional who may become an Instructor. The course includes completing 10 big projects, several wedding bouquets, gift compositions. In the classes we learn the basics of modeling and assembly, and you do all the preparatory work for creating flowers at home. The last 2 papers are part of the exam. You may need 8-12 lessons to complete C2 projects.

The cost of a group lesson is 1000 rubles.

The cost of training does NOT INCLUDE the cost of materials. (Except for the “Master Class” lesson)

1. When signing an agreement for any of the main courses (C1 or C2) as well as for the Tropical Flowers course, an entrance fee of $50 is charged.

2. For training you will need a notebook. The notebook briefly describes the process of working on projects. Its price is 550 rubles.

For 30 years, the academy has trained more than 3,000 instructors in Japan and 50 in the USA.

Since 2008, the art of creating flowers from DECO polymer clay has become available in Russia. On this moment About 300 Russian instructors have received their diplomas and continue to teach beginners throughout the country this amazing and beautiful form of creativity.

The training system at DECO Academy is patented.

Hello everyone!

Today I want to talk about another type of needlework that I have recently become interested in (literally since May). I bought the clay that summer, but it took me a long time to mature mentally (as you can see, I’m a hoarder, yes)). Moreover, there was something to distract me with - woven flowers, or tilde hares, or something else... I am a keen nature, jumping from one hobby to another like a hare (the felting wool is lying in line, just in time for winter)) ...)

Today I will write about clay). As far as I know, clay can be conventionally divided into baked and self-hardening... Accordingly, the baked clay is baked, and the other hardens itself). I didn’t immediately consider baked clay - the oven needs to be washed after each baking (yes, I’m also lazy)... So I bought this one

Self-hardening Japanese polymer clay CLAY CRAFT by DECO

This clay is not cheap. A large package of white clay (137 grams) currently costs 530 rubles, a smaller package of colored clay (55 grams) costs 420 rubles. But I bought it much cheaper... Apparently prices have gone up since then...

Here is my wealth (no longer in its original form, as you can see):

Honestly, you can completely get by with one white color, adding to it acrylic paint, but I’m like a true woman - first I act, then I think)). It’s okay, we’ll work on it)

As you can see, I have a wet wipe in each package. It protects the clay from drying out. Since this mass hardens upon contact with air, it is necessary to completely prevent it from getting inside the package. That is, they pinched off as much as necessary, inserted the napkin and closed it. You can use plastic clips, you can store it in a bag (a ziplock bag is ideal)

This is how I store my leftover pieces.) Plus, after finishing work, I put my T-shirt in a bag and tie it). Like behind seven castles)))

This is what the clay and its packaging looks like)

The consistency of the clay itself is very interesting - it is light, plastic... It differs from plasticine). The material spreads perfectly over the surface of the mold (I have a homemade one). If the clay is fresh, it does not form cracks and is quite soft)

To work with clay you will need some materials. My arsenal is small, but what I have is enough for me)

To work with the clay itself, only your hands are needed. Of the most necessary materials for me is wet wipe (where I wrap a piece of mixed shade, from which I am not sculpting yet) and scissors . The rest largely depends on what you will sculpt)

I really wanted to try sculpting with molda (molds with which you can make shapes and three-dimensional compositions), but the cost of the molds themselves is quite steep (300-400 rubles per piece), so I made the mold myself from a mixture of silicone sealant and starch (there are detailed recipes on the Internet, I lost the link ). Of course, they don’t turn out to last forever (in the photo above I circled the crack), but since I made them with a reserve, I have enough clay for this batch of clay. If you are making prints, take a rosehip leaf and a mallow petal - they are the most textured and versatile). The mold itself is flexible and easy to use)

Also, since it’s summer now, you can try to make imprints of textures from real leaves - I failed, the clay doesn’t stick)

From the desirable consumables I would note a stack, a cotton swab without cotton wool, a toothpick, tape, thin wire (if you collect flowers with it) and glue. The hot gun is convenient for me, but PVA and the colorless MOMENT "Crystal" are also useful.

Of course, it’s worth thinking about what exactly you will sculpt - I relied on decorations). Although imagination in this matter is not limited - you can sculpt a lot - from flower arrangements to small architectural (or sculptural) forms)

My first flowers were funny (the pink one came out too thick, and the red one was stolen by cats and chewed normally like this...):

From the first poppies I created a tree of happiness:

But this was the first headband (I took it for myself, I won’t give it to anyone))):

The flowers from the top photo went... to the headband:

And one more headband (already on a felt base, with an elastic band):

And one more)

The first hairpins (the pink one didn’t turn out very well yet, I kept it for myself, and gave the terracotta one as a gift)

In general, you need to feel the clay... After the second or third flower, you will already understand this material, and the main thing is whether it is yours). For example, I realized that I feel more comfortable working with woven materials).

There are also certain rules for working with clay .

For me main appeared:

Work with small pieces (so as not to dry out prematurely),

Do not make the petals very thin (otherwise it will look like this:

But there’s no need for extra thickness either (as I went too far with the first flower)))

Be sure to work the edges with your fingers - make sure they don’t crack)

You should also consider Basic rules for caring for polymer clay products:

Do not test them for strength, bending... (Up to a certain angle, the same petal can bend, but then it can break..., The same with falls. From a small height, nothing may happen, but who knows how How will the product behave if you drop it from the 9th floor?))

Do not soak them in large amounts of water (a few drops will not harm a polymer clay product, but you should not bathe them - bright flowers can stain your clothes and you)

Do not scratch (clay is not resistant to severe mechanical damage)

If there is a need to clean the product, use a brush (or a slightly damp cloth, but very carefully).

My last mini master class for creating a small flower)

There is such goodness in the network - a carriage and a small cart)). So, if you want, you can learn).

And who knows - what if this innocent hobby will turn into an additional source of income for you?

See you)

With love - Kuzik)

Creating masterpieces from polymer clay.

Modeling from Japanese clay is a fairly modern art form that appeared in the second half of the 20th century. Japanese clay is also sometimes called polymer clay, but this is not entirely true. Polymer clays include two subtypes: clays that polymerize when heated, and self-hardening clays that harden in air within 24 hours. It is the second type that is the material for modeling from Japanese clay. This type of plastic is used mainly for creating flower arrangements. It is extremely convenient for this because of its thin structure, which allows you to sculpt unusually elegant and life-like flowers. Japanese clay is safe and completely non-toxic, and flowers created with it do not collect dust and do not cause allergies.

The first thing you need to get to start sculpting is, of course, materials. White clay is perfect as a base, while colored clay can be mixed with the base clay to create a unique shade. You will also need a mold (a mold for sculpting petals), wire to imitate a trunk, glue and scissors and, if desired, painting materials. Oil paint is usually used; pastel crayons are also well suited for coloring.

Choosing an idea for decoration using Japanese clay is not difficult. Just imagine what kind of bouquet you would like to see in your interior and what color schemes will best complement the existing image of the room. Study information in open sources and the Internet, watch video tutorials on modeling, or conceive your own art project. The process of finding an idea is always the main part of the task, and it is important to carry it out well and have fun in the process. Experiment, because in such an art as Japanese clay modeling, this is the key to success!

Bouquets of flowers made from polymer clay will decorate almost any room, apartment, restaurant or banqueting hall. It is difficult to find a place where a properly selected flower arrangement would be superfluous. If you work in an office, you probably understand that in most cases it is extremely difficult to store ordinary flowers there, because they need sunlight and abundant watering. With artificial bouquets such a problem will not arise; they will allow you to decorate your working days without unnecessary worries and will give aesthetic pleasure to colleagues and clients. Such flowers are durable, beautiful and are an excellent replacement for fresh flowers as a gift. They will not deteriorate or fall off after a few days, and for a long time will serve as a reminder of a pleasant present. This is a great way to surprise your family and friends.

Scientists have long proven that any creative process is beneficial for humans, be it drawing, playing music or sculpting. Such activities bring great pleasure, allow you to take a fresh look at old things and find inspiration in them. They influence literally every area of ​​life modern society and help a person to know himself as a creative person. Art is of great importance for the spiritual component of a person, both the creator and the viewer. At all times, it has been the ideal way to develop a balanced, confident, multifaceted personality.

If sculpting from Japanese clay at home and learning all the intricacies of this complex art on your own seems too difficult to you, we invite you to “ Project People of Art"- on . Experienced instructors and all necessary materials are at your service. We are waiting for you at our master class!