Polymer Clay Faux Technique: Faux Labradorite Tutorial

In this polymer clay tutorial, I'll show you how to make faux Labradorite using black polymer clay and mica powders. I’ve been working on this technique for a little over two years now and I’m finally ready to release it.
The mica powders recreate the shine that real Labradorite possesses. I show a real piece in the tutorial as a reference.
This technique is super easy, fun and can be done with any mica powder you want, so have fun and play around with what you can create.
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See you in the next video.
Sincerely Samantha Burroughs.

[@suzynissen2350]

I admire your dedication and determination to your art. Working on a technique for more than two years, than sharing the technique with the world. Thank you! You are an inspiration, not just to polymer clay artist but to all artist. I have been watching your tutorials for some time now, I am always memorized by your work. Thanks again. Keep up the unbelievable work you were born to do.

[@beckyg516]

So beautiful!

[@gyllenhaalic66]

Labradorite and moonstone are my favorite stones

[@andrearivers5836]

Absolutely stunning pieces. I have all the supplies. Can't wait to give this one a go. Thanks for sharing.

[@designsbyjenean]

Labradorite is my favorite stone. Glad to see it can be replicated with polymer clay. As usual you knocked it out the Park.

[@JessamaTutorials]

Thank you. :D

[@veradeans1011]

Wonderful accomplishment Samantha!! It was worth the 2 years effort! Excellent results and the likeness to real Labradorite is amazing!!

[@GrannysWanderingSpirit]

I love Labradorite, and this is so cool. Beautiful work!

[@sueyounglove9253]

Fantastic as usual. They look great.

[@1tinac]

A fabulous tutorial. These are very impressive. Thanks for sharing all of your tips and techniques.

[@pennygalemore4818]

Very nice. You explain everything so well😊

[@rosedolch8637]

I am so going to make these.. As soon as I am done fixing up my last projects mistakes, lol Thank you for such an awesome lessen!

[@Midgy21747]

I really love your work and I feel that this is one that I can do without too many mistakes (!). It's the resin that finishes these off beautifully and I haven't got enough courage to use resin yet. These are beautiful.

[@myszkabrudnicka2244]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you very much

[@maggiesourial9796]

Thank you for sharing I love your technique

[@deanablythe9394]

Amazing 😉 examples, always nice to watch you create. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@heatherzstuff3768]

just beautiful! I cant wait to make them

[@shellybeals2806]

Love Labradorite Blue Gold Green can’t go wrong 💙💛💚 , great tutorial 😊 thank you 💜

[@laureenhawes8093]

Fabulous as always. You are such an inspiration. I had to pack up my clay to get it out of the way for a kitchen project. I may have to bring them out again. Thank you for all that you do!

[@juneharris8068]

Love this, can’t wait to try!

[@EsteeDarla]

Put plastic wrap or platic bag over the clay then use the cutter makes and even nicer edging and puff like edges as well ease to come out the mold too. I notice your cutters cut crisp all the way around unlike others out on the market

[@tinacornman9434]

Beautiful!

[@laj1285]

Stunning

[@InsatiableCuriosity-q9s]

Lovely video and lots of good advice. Thank you ;-)

[@pierreguenter5911]

C'est super beau ce travail bravo Jessama, vous faite de tres belles vidéos

[@cherylswanson275]

Beautiful

[@michelleefird9024]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sharonmays9652]

WELL DONE as always! Thanks!!

[@jenniferdirks9440]

Love them

[@MDPDIY]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@MargaretSchindel]

A very interesting alternative approach to making faux labradorite (I also have your excellent Etsy alcohol ink labradorite tutorial). I think you might really like the thin, slow-cure UV doming resins (Ultra Dome and EZ Dome) better than the Lisa Pavelka resin. Those resins are applied in a thinner layer. They have virtually no odor and don’t pull in at the edges. They also don’t warp thin pieces of baked polymer. They do require a 36-watt UV lamp and a 30- minute curing time, but I find them much easier to work with than the Magic-Glos resin and love the results. I had almost given up on UV resin until I tried the EZ Dome with a MelodySusie 36-watt UV nail lamp that has a convenient 30-minute timer option. Worth a try - I think you’d love it.

[@JessamaTutorials]

Thank you. I'll look into it. :D

[@sharonmays9652]

Good to know, especially for beginners. Resin is tricky.

[@dagmarmiller423]

thanks for sharing.. they are beautiful...

[@jewelsbyjude249]

Awesome! I loved it!

[@nathaliepeignieux4349]

C'est magnifique 😍 j'adore ce que tu fais 😘 gros bisous 🐞🐞🐞

[@nellymaserati6182]

Une pure merveille !...

[@janpini8133]

Lovely!

[@carolynsmith1850]

Love your videos, you are such a professional. Where do you buy your UV Resin from.

[@JessamaTutorials]

I buy mine from polymerclay.com.au

[@sandrareddington9959]

The round ones could be used as buttons 😊❤

[@sharonmays9652]

Hi Samantha! Love this and given as well received gifts. Do you know of a way to make the colors look more 3D? I'd like to get some depth with the colors as with Labradorite. Thanks. See ya' on the Patron page.

[@JessamaTutorials]

I teach a more advanced, realistic faux labradorite here. www.patreon.com/posts/300-patreon-faux-30452971

[@sharonmays9652]

Looks like this is for $15 patrons; I'm a $9. No worries 😊

[@hoodirash]

Unique art as usual Samantha, am addict to your videos, i really wish if i will be professional as yours. Can i ask you, Can you make video of how to do videos like this one for instance. Also, can you make video on how to make beautiful photos for the finished products in order to post them for instance on social media. Thanks.

[@JessamaTutorials]

I'll see when I can get to it. :D

[@hoodirash]

@@JessamaTutorials I will be more than glad, please show us tools, postions of lights, sounds, anything related. Best of luck and love youuuu

[@TheMaru04]

What brand of UV lamp do you use ?

[@mariacasey9629]

Beautiful pieces! I have never used polishing papers and am confused by how they differ from sandpaper. I have always just sanded my work from coarse to fine grits and then used the dremel for polishing. Do you have a tutorial/article discussing this? I was also wondering if it would be possible to somehow add the heavier vertical dark lines that a lot of labradorite stones have?

[@JessamaTutorials]

I haven't done tutorial on sanding just yet. Just I do have an article on it. www.jessamatutorials.com/finishing-polymer-clay.html It's not very easy to add heavier lines with this faux labradorite technique, but I do have another technique where the effect looks even better and more realistic. www.etsy.com/au/listing/583632485/faux-labradorite-polymer-clay-video?ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1

[@mariacasey9629]

@@JessamaTutorials thank you for responding! I look forward to trying the other tutorial! I appreciate all the help you provide us "clayers"

[@robertablue5364]

Samantha, do you clean your polishing cloths? If so, how to you clean them?

[@JessamaTutorials]

Yes. I scrub them under water and then let the dry before using them again.

[@catelaine8706]

What up resin lamp do you use?

[@JessamaTutorials]

I use a 36 watt lamp from ebay.

[@catelaine8706]

UV resin

[@deborahrwafil1344]

I love those cutters but its way to expense to ship them to my country. But cant find the dutch names for them to search for them here 😢

[@tanyaherig3698]

Love this tutorial! One question: When you sand the edges after putting on the resin, how to avoid not accidentally sanding part of the resin? That happened to me and the resin got dull.

[@JessamaTutorials]

You just need to be careful when sanding. I go a bit slower than usual to prevent sanding the resin.

[@danadraghetti2955]

Which size donut cutter did you use in the tutorial?

[@JessamaTutorials]

I used the 5cm in diameter ones. www.etsy.com/au/shop/JessamaDesign?ref=l2-shopheader-name&search_query=donuts

[@VeneraCollections]

💙

[@jone6635]

Eskerrik asko, zoragarriak dira.