Marilyn Monroe Polymer Pendant

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  Step 1

  Print image on iron-on/transfer paper. Remember to print backwards if there is text. Oh look, another Marilyn Monroe pic.

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  Step 2

  Roll out clay to as thick as you want it, lay image side down and cut around the edge.

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  Step 3

  Because this image is bigger than an inch, I'm adding holes to each corner so that it will be added to a chain or other jewelry craft.

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  Step 4

  Baking is slightly different from manufacturer's instructions. After 5 minutes of baking, remove from oven and using burnishing tool to rub image onto clay (you can also use your finger covered with a towel so you won't burn yourself. Press hard and do this for about 30 to 60 seconds. Make sure to burnish corners as well. Put back in the oven and bake for another 15 minutes and burnish again. Do not peel off the paper.

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  Step 5

  After cooling completely, peel paper from clay. If there are white spots, those are places were the image did not transfer.

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  Step 6

  Sand the edges if necessary with very fine sand paper or dremel tool. Use X-acto knif to clear holes from the back of the piece. Do this carefully, not to break it.

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  Step 7

  Coat with protective finish. Let dry, and do the same on the back. You can put as many coats as you like depending on what you are using. Other wise, follow manufacturer's instructions.

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  Step 8

  Add jump rings and chain of your choice, and it's ready to wear. Note, these pieces can break or crack if bent.

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Creativemind · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US · 116 projects 10th September 2012

Sorry the late reply Shirls, I don't venture here much anymore, but yes, the image goes on before it goes in the oven.

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Shirls · Orlando, Florida, US · 23 projects 21st June 2012

So as soon as you put the clay in the oven the first time, does the image have to go along in the oven as well?

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Kenisha S. · 11 projects 22nd August 2010

Ohh My.
Im Deff Gonna Make Some
I L O V E Marilyn Monroe

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Gabby. · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 19 projects 27th November 2008

I am soooo gonna make one of these!! or shall i say SOME!!
very very cute.

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Klytemnestra · United States, US · 16 projects 5th November 2008

Nicely Made.

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Creativemind · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US · 116 projects 28th October 2008

Here ya go guys, the how-to. I read a little about this and came up with my own method. Later on, I have seen it done with decoupaging which I have not yet tried.

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miu · Kaunas, Kaunas County, LT · 23 projects 27th October 2008

dang, i love those. always was wondering how they put an image into taht clay :< I know to guys who are making those kinda peaces, but they never told how to. plz share 'how-to" about this.

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gwenstella · Sydney, New South Wales, AU · 41 projects 27th October 2008

that's gonna be great!

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Creativemind · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US · 116 projects 26th October 2008

Image printed on iron-on paper then transferred/baked on to polymer clay. I may post a how-to for this.

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gwenstella · Sydney, New South Wales, AU · 41 projects 26th October 2008

hey how did u make this?

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