Introduction: Mermaid
Little mermaid under the sea
Step 1: Little Mermaid Under the Sea, Made With Polymer Clay
Materials used in this project:
- Polymer clay (Fimo)
- Aluminium foil
- Aluminium wire (1 mm)
- Toothpick
Step 2: Little Coral Reef
Starting with a polymer clay base and aluminium foil as structure
Next, adding texture to create the stone effect
The toothpick is used to hold the mermaid and prevent her from falling.
To finish the base I added some elements to recreate the coral reef
Step 3:
Making the mermaid's body
The aluminium wire, with a curved shape, is the stucture of her body and tail. It will hold her in position and will be flexible enough to make some adjustments later.
Step 4:
For the hair, I covered the head with a thin layer of clay to hide the skin color and added a few hair strands
I've placed a wire structure over the figurine to hold the rest of the hair strands. This way is possible to create some movement effect.
After that is time to bake it in the oven, during 30 minutes at 110°C/230°F The wire that suspends the hair also goes into the oven with the figurine.
1 Person Made This Project!
- Ironwave made it!
14 Comments
7 years ago on Introduction
The time i saw this featured ible it reminded of me of another ible the blue journal cover doll, and i was pretty sure it must have been your creation, and yes it was. I really love what you do, i always feel watching your video "hope i could be as skillful". Loved to see the video and entire process in minute details. Thank you.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Awww!!! Thank you so much samalert!!
Thank you for your amazing words!! :D
7 years ago on Introduction
I have done some polymer clay sculptures but nothing like this. Great job!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thank you so much starforest for your nice comment!! :D
7 years ago on Introduction
You make it seem so easy but as we all know, it's not!
I would love more then anything to be able to work with polymer clay, but my strong hand is affected by Parkinson's now.
I love your techniques and how you don't over think anything, you just go with the flow.
Your work is incredible! Love it all!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Hi PaganRaven!! :D
Thank you so much for your lovely words!
Maybe you can try projects that don't involve so much effort. There are so many techiques!...
Big Hug!! :D <3
7 years ago
Cuanta creatividad ! Felicitaciones y gracias por compartir.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Muchas gracias Mr.Sanchez!! Saludos! :D
7 years ago
truelly an artist and love the details : )
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thank you so much deco2004 for your nice comment!! :D
7 years ago on Introduction
Oh there is so much detail. It is very beautiful!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thank you bagnitsch!! :D <3
7 years ago on Introduction
Oh my, this is really impressive. I love all the little details, but especially the technique you used for her hair! So clever.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Hi seamster!! :D
Thank you so much for your comment and nice words!! :D