Handmade Polymer Clay Brooches

Handmade Polymer Clay Brooches 

I create brooches for my Etsy store. They are Disney inspired and great for DisneyBounds and work outfits alike. I love them, and put my heart and soul into their creation and design. In this video, I film the step to creating these brooches. 

Many of my brooches are created on circles, however, lately, I have been creating more intricate shapes. To ensure the correct shape of the character I will be creating, I like to use tracing paper to help create the perfect shape for my pin. Keep in mind, with this process, the images I create will be flipped. 

Next, I hand draw in the details, all with pencil. Then, I transfer the design into a sketchbook. 

I use ink to lock down the design. 

Next, I use white polymer clay and roll out an even sheet, around 1/3 inch thick. I try to make sure the surface of the clay is as even and smooth as possible. 

Then, I lay the clay down on the image that I have gone over with in pencil. The pencil transfers to the clay.

I use an Exacto knife to cut out the clay. 

After I am happy with the shapes I've created, I put them in the oven at 275 degrees for 30-35 minutes. I let them cool, and then get to painting. 

I use acrylic paints, and outline with black sharpie first, and then with black acrylic. 

After the paint dries, I complete the pin with water based wood varnish for protection and shine. I make sure to catch any drips to prevent streaks and discoloration of the pin. 

Lastly, I attach a pin to the back with some strong clear E500 glue, and 

Voilà, the pin is complete! Next, I like to match them with my latest disney bound and flaunt them around the parks! If you are interested, please go to my Etsy page to peruse my designs. 

Xo, Jess 

Mormon Rocks at Los Angeles National Forest

Greetings Friends!

As I have been taking a photography class this quarter in college, I have had the opportunity to learn so much and work with so many amazing people. This weekend some school mates and myself explored the sandy desert in seek of the perfect shoot. The location was amazing, the model's talented, and the company wasn't bad either.

Being a college students, I've found ways to keep my creative brain going even when my classes aren't exactly creative. During finals week in particular, I find that making time for creative projects is important to keep my academic brain balanced.

We hopped in the car, early in the AM on Sunday, and headed north up the 15 freeway to San Bernardino to the Mormon Rocks of the Los Angeles National Forest. These giant sculpted rocks are smooth and carved. They have large holes where the desert animals can find shade, and it makes for an incredible backdrop. Right off the trail were two sets of train tracks where waited for the perfect shot. Of course right as the train chugged on by, I had wrong lens on my camera and didn't catch a single shot. (Darn). It was a perfect California summer day and it made for a good Sunday.



I'm in love with how these turned out. Thanks Marissa for being such a beautiful model.
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Xo, Jess

Tale As Old As Time

Beauty and the Beast Stained Glass 

I was sitting at my desk, in need of creating SOMETHING, so I put on Beauty and the Best, and started creating.



Heres is how it went. (Sorry for the poor picture quality....these were taken on my phone)

And here is the finished product 

Added it to my gallery wall in my room. 

Thanks for reading! 

Xo, Jess

Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival

Hey Love Cats,

My intention this week was to talk about my experience with the Balloon and Wine Festival in Temecula, however, I and friend woke up at the crack of dawn on Saturday morning to have a photoshoot with the hot air balloons, and we only saw three balloons! What did I miss? As we were driving we kept seeing signs that said public event with an arrow. We followed the arrow, along with other people, and there was nothing. Perhaps the weather was not optimal for the event. Maybe it was too windy or cloudy, I am unsure.

So instead, I will share some of the photos that I took of her and some balloon photos that I took at the festival many years ago.

In the past, despite the traffic, it is truly breathtaking. Get up early enough to see the balloons get filled and take off from the ground, it's something not to miss (although, with my experience this weekend, maybe I did it all wrong, so don't take my advice haha).

Talk soon,
Jess