Polymer Clay Mixed Media: Watercolor Technique

In this polymer clay tutorial I'll be showing you the wonderfully versatile polymer clay watercolor or torn paper technique.
This technique was originally developed by Maggie Maggio using only the contrast between the clay sheets to create the effect. It has since been adapted by various artists to include Skinner Blends, paints, metal leaf, alcohol inks, pastels and more. There are many variations of this technique. The possibilities are limited only by your own imagination.
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Sincerely Samantha Burroughs.

[@rsl9594]

Reminds me of a beautiful hydrangea!😍

[@janelleespinoza1433]

Beautiful!! Thank you Samantha. Great tutorial again--as always!

[@eviejackson1969]

absolutely gorgeous x

[@aclayinthelife]

My mind is blown. Can't wait to try this out. Great work!

[@augustaalecsa9680]

Thank you! Wonderful!

[@severinamarsh]

Oh, this is lovely, Jessama! The colors remind me of the sea. thank you, again, for sharing.

[@debmorgan5927]

You do such beautiful work! Love all of your videos. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us!

[@cecilecharial8555]

It's beautiful, thank you!

[@connieebinger6343]

This is so beautiful!! Exciting! You’re doing a great job on the videos, very clear and you don’t waste time

[@manondesrochers5729]

Wow beautiful. Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@carmensol34]

Love that effect! TFS

[@sarahnunns8263]

Wow! Very pretty.

[@CraigsOverijse]

As always fabulous thanks Samantha

[@elizabethm5794]

Excellent!

[@zhannarobinson6917]

Very beautiful! Thank you for the video.

[@aoifesmyth3881]

I really enjoyed this video Samantha thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@dyannj1306]

you have lovely creations- thank you so much fo sharing with us. I hope to try these!!

[@carinne3229]

C'est magnifique, merci de partager votre savoir en vidéo, le rendu est superbe, bravo

[@lourdesparraga1755]

Me encantó!! gracias y felicitaciones..... saludos desde Lima, Perú.

[@marialicatese9838]

Love the colors you chose. Amazing how simple it is to make something so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your talent. 😊

[@cindyjones8336]

Very Awesome, Samantha! Thank You!🤩

[@mappingstitcher]

Awesome. Thanks for posting this. Very clear instructions - I think even I could do this! Can't wait to try!

[@charmedlife7758]

You have some of the very best tutorials on KZbin! I love your techniques even when they are intimidating to try. Thank you for sharing such excellent ideas.😊

[@grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925]

Thank you, Samantha! Very nice! Love the colors you chose! I saw Ludmila's video quite awhile ago and have tried this technique. It's lots of fun and very pretty too!❤️

[@deniseosborne4045]

Beautiful

[@user-lt8cx8dq1o]

Thank you so much

[@natalieh1231]

Love your work 👍

[@violetnewby]

Great look!! And so simple to achieve!! Not all of the pressure of precise canes and squares... What a great idea with excellent results! Thank you for your clear instructions.

[@ltlove63]

That is really neat!!! Thank you

[@jenjen7594]

I love how the end result has a 3-d look. I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@nicolerichter8047]

ah so cool, thanks ❤️

[@patsyrhodes6342]

Absolutely Beautiful ❤♥️♥️♥️

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Very much enjoy your videos. Your explanation and demonstration make it very easy to grasp the idea. Have enjoyed making different colors of this awesome technique. Thank you!

[@carlsosna4142]

Interesting adaptation of Maggie Maggio’s original watercolor technique. Thanks.

[@duehrenmann4059]

You are doing great videos! Thanks!

[@nussebasse]

Absolutely amazing effect! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@JessamaTutorials]

Thank you. :D

[@catherinehunter1078]

Beautiful! You are sp talented!! Love your videos!

[@Angel-hp4eq]

I so enjoyed watching this tutorial, When I am home again I want to try this technique.. I am just getting into making clay jewelry.. please do bring more tutorials..

[@kimberlyleon2147]

Beautiful ❤️😍

[@rhondasquires7770]

I love your videos your voice is hypnotic! I love what you do with clay as well! You make it fun and easy!

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

Love your videos ❤️

[@corteltube]

Lovely

[@Isita450]

Beautiful work, Stephanie. I made some beads with this technique, with earthy colors (terracotta, orange, yellow, brown) but I added gold leaf between the black and white layers, giving a very subtle and nice detail. Thanks so much for such wonderful videos. I wanted to include a photo in this post but I didn't know how to do it.

[@mystellaluminosa]

Bellissimo grazie per la condivisione

[@TheMoziere]

Thank you so much for that. I love those beads, they would be lovely earrings. I'll have to try this technique next. So many tutes, so little time. :)

[@JessamaTutorials]

I know right? So much to do and so little time. It's the only problem with polymer clay.

[@lanaponomarova1688]

Muy, muy, muy bonito 🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍👍👍

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

It looks 3 dementional , very cool!

[@artandcraftbypadmag6832]

This is truly beautiful...so creative ❤️ Thanks for sharing your Process... Lovely ❤️ Best wishes from India 👍

[@rosaleejensen8525]

Awesome tutorial. Trying it tomorrow. Thank you for sharing.

[@JessamaTutorials]

Let me know how it goes.

[@rosaleejensen8525]

Tried it today and had so much fun. My colors I had on hard not as bright as yours.Will post a picture on FB

[@JessamaTutorials]

Cool. I look forward to seeing it. :D

[@mariarisebury2547]

brilliant, you even add a little pink or lilac which would make it very interesting

[@gaiaaoi1005]

Whoa😳

[@simona17100]

bravissima!

[@RameyRocks]

I love your version also. Your version required less clay as you didn't stack your torn pieces on top of more clay. One thing I wanted to mention. When I made this a while back I only had 2 paints that had the mica in them and so for the rest I just used flat colors and it worked just as good for me. Just thought I would mention that for those who might not have those types of paint on hand that it does work for flat colors. Thanks for this video!

[@JessamaTutorials]

Thank you. I know that I can use opaque paints, it's just that I don't have any at the moment. I really like the sparkly kind. :D

[@carlarandall1811]

Wonderful video! I have loved it (but never tried) since Maggie Maggio showed it some time back. Then Ludmilla's version, now yours. I MUST do it now. The colors you used are beautiful and the beads at the end are so luscious! Also, I always mean to thank you for the white background you use. It makes viewing the tutorial so clear. Thanks so much.

[@JessamaTutorials]

It's a pleasure. I hope to see what you make using this technique.

[@fannyb9207]

wow

[@craftit6105]

beautiful, would love to see you make jewellery with this. Claire xx

[@JessamaTutorials]

I plan to do a tutorial on the beads I show at the end of the tutorial at some point.

[@craftit6105]

Jessama Tutorials really looking forward to that. Xxx

[@jenniferwirth1987]

❤

[@merc5333]

Oct 9, 2018 Sweet Jumpin' Jacks! I love how this turned out! ✨💛O💛✨ I also never could get a clear answer about using paint on unbaked clay.

[@JessamaTutorials]

Thank you. Acrylic paint should be fine on unbaked clay. Just make sure it's fully dry before baking as it can bubble.

[@zhannarobinson6917]

Please make a video about how you cover and polish your products from polymer clay.

[@dyannj1306]

yes, they are so professional and a smooth finished work

[@persesrathert8324]

In many of Samantha’s tutorials she shows various finishes. Among them are excellent videos on how to apply ice-resin or if you have a patreon account you’ll see how she shines her pieces with TLC, I believe it is Cernit’s version using a heat gun. Keep watching! They are so informative!

[@syliwitch]

you just gave me an amazing idea!!! Thank you! ❤

[@JessamaTutorials]

That's great. Don't hold my in suspense though. Whats the idea?

[@syliwitch]

Jessama Tutorials this technique looks perfect for making my favorite things-AUTUMN TREES! 😎😎😎 I'll post a picture on your Facebook page when I figure out all the details

[@JessamaTutorials]

I can't wait to see. Good luck and have fun.

[@duehrenmann4059]

I would like to learn the bead witch looks like a labradorite gemstone. It looks awesome! Thanks for all!

[@JessamaTutorials]

I will do a tutorial on that in the future, but it's going to be on my patreon account.

[@makalaproductosesotericosy4996]

precioso

[@danamullaney456]

I too would like a video showing how you get that incredible shine on the surface

[@JessamaTutorials]

I use Ice Resin to get the glass like shine. Here's an in depth tutorial on how to use it. www.etsy.com/au/listing/564016605/tips-and-tricks-walk-through-on-ice?ref=shop_home_active_18

[@danamullaney456]

Thank you so much for getting back to me. I love all of your tutorials!!!

[@agnesegrieze5035]

Love dat

[@charmscrafted]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Theperilsofbev]

Your work is so beautiful, and sharing all of your experiences is so very helpful, i appreciate it very much so thank you 🌹I'm making this right now, I was wondering your thoughts about keeping translucent premo... translucent? Some poly clay artists suggest cooling immediately in ice water, some day leave it in the oven until it cools completely. I'd really love to know your thoughts and methods about how you treat your translucent clay to keep it so brilliantly translucent 😊

[@JessamaTutorials]

I haven't done a lot of testing, but here are my thoughts. Air bubbles are your enemy. The more bubbles you have the more opaque the clay will be. Bake the clay at the recommended temperature. Tent it with paper to prevent scorching. Sanding also really helps clear it up.

[@pepikasatourian2170]

I did it....🤗

[@KP-nx8lo]

If you didn’t roll it out and used a scalloped edge circle cutter it would make a really great writhe for like Christmas or something similar

[@karendespres4184]

Hi Heather, I absolutely love what you do with Polymer clay. My question is, where do I find that fabulous flexible knife you use? Thank you in advance.

[@JessamaTutorials]

I sell it in this set of blades. www.etsy.com/au/listing/726339191/tissue-blade-set?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1

[@mariadailey6415]

great as usual & very clear instructions. how would i apply to round core bead?

[@JessamaTutorials]

To apply it to a round bead, rip pieces from the veneer and wrap around the bead. Roll in your hands to smooth it out and you have your bead.

[@danayorihuelagarcia7764]

I love your technique! I am looking for a tutorial to learn how to do marble with some golden chips. Do you have a tutorial for that ?

[@JessamaTutorials]

I'm afraid not. Sorry.

[@rosajensen215]

Watched for the second time and still love it. I love the colors. What Brand are the paints? I saw Dazzling metallics - is that the actual brand of the paints?

[@JessamaTutorials]

Yes. Dazzling metallic is the brand name.

[@suzannekunz]

I really enjoyed this tutorial! I have a question: in another 'watercolor' tutorial, you used alcohol paints. When or why would you choose to use alcohol paints or instead choose to use the acrylic paints?

[@JessamaTutorials]

The alcohol inks give a more watery, translucent look than the paints so I like to use them when I want a more subtle look.

[@Midgy21747]

I love this technique, and I had a go at doing it today - I tried pastels, really bright and vibrant colours and then some silver leaf but after applying the translucent clay,, it dulled everything down and the silver leaf came out almost white. Any thoughts please? Thank you

[@JessamaTutorials]

Have you sanded the finished piece yet? It really come out well after sanding.

[@prettypositivevibes6626]

What did you bake it at? Great video btw :)

[@tamaraclapper]

Mine didn’t come out too well.

[@KittyLovesGlover]

can you paint over silver leaf? i wonder what it would look like with a sheet between the paint and the clay. btw, i love your tutorials :)

[@JessamaTutorials]

Yes. You can once the leaf is on the clay. You do have to be careful though as the leaf can crack.

[@elenadeglinnocenti1434]

Very beautiful, can i do it with acrylic colour? Thanks.

[@JessamaTutorials]

Sure you can use acrylics with it. Any paint will do.

[@kasskath3578]

Hello Samantha or anyone reading this comment, could you please let me find the name of a technique where a block of clay is cut into irregular pieces and then hand-blended with either alcohol inks or acrylic paint? It's then cluttered together into a colourful block again and cut into pieces. I've seen it once with no instructions. It was used for jewellery making. I used to work with polymer clay as a child and I successfully made some pendants for myself and family. Now as an adult I'm rediscovering this art and want to make for Christmas gifts 🤩 Thank you to anyone who can help me finding a tutorial on this technique!

[@ArtInSilver]

Hi Samantha, when I reach the stage where I roll the veneer with the rolling pin and then with the pasta machine, the tears disappear and it doesn't look 3-D anymore. Any idea why this happens? Thanks, and thank you for all your wonderful tutorials.

[@JessamaTutorials]

I'd try burnishing with a piece of plain printing paper instead of rolling to avoid distortion. Just place the paper on top of the clay you want to smooth out and rub with a roller. Don't roll, just rub. It works like charm. P.S This video is quite old and isn't as good as some of my newer tutorials.

[@ArtInSilver]

Thank you! I'll try it. And your videos are great, I watch every one!

[@notebookluvr]

Unfortunately, when I click the link for the tutorial you mentioned at the end for the technique for the beads, it takes me out if the app and into the video on the KZbin website. 😏

[@NitedevilDarkwatch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3WpYodrrJZ9hrc

[@hannahschwab8874]

Beautiful ! Is that translucent white or just translucent ? My regular translucent never appears as see through ......

[@JessamaTutorials]

Just regular premo translucent. How thin is your translucent sheet?

[@yekaterinafranke3570]

Thank you for sharing this video, Samantha! I made the layer already, but I am confused about the thickness. You mentioned, that you started from the ticker setting, then go down to the number 5 of your pasta machine and then to nr. 3. Do you have a different pasta machine? I tried to roll out on the your nr. 7 and the ornament is completely gone(( I have an Atlas pasta machine with motor. Please advice the proper thickness I should start with. Thank you!

[@JessamaTutorials]

Start with your thickest setting on your machine. Then the next time you roll, roll it to about 2mm thick. Then next time roll it to about 1mm thick.

[@mamacitajen2777]

I have a question about this technique. I don’t have metallic paints, instead can I metallic pearl ex powders, or metallic color inks? Thanks Samantha

[@JessamaTutorials]

Yes you could use any of those. It wouldn't look exactly the same, but similar. You could also add some of the pearl ex to a little bit of paint to get metallic paint if you wanted. :D

[@mikestrickler1780]

Samantha - what kind of surface do you use to work your clay projects...tile. etc.? Thanks.

[@JessamaTutorials]

I use a ceramic tile. :D

[@courtneybartz9777]

How much of each color clay including translucent did you use?

[@parkaviparivallal9756]

Hi samantha...At what setting u pass thro the translucent clay ? And b&w clay... couldn’t get that part in the video !

[@JessamaTutorials]

The black and white are 1mm thick and the translucent is about 0.5mm thick.

[@zhannarobinson6917]

Tell me please how do you cover the finished products, what was on these two pendants?

[@JessamaTutorials]

I use resin as a finish on my beads. I'll do a tutorial on those beads in the future.

[@zhannarobinson6917]

Thank you, we will wait for this!!!

[@Snaggles13]

I cant wait to see this tutorial! You are truly talented!

[@lucillaalfano3518]

Fai corsi in Italia ?

[@ainabermudez]

Can i use this technique with air dry clay?

[@JessamaTutorials]

I'm not sure. I've never used air dry clay before.

[@kathie8004]

Where did you get the tile you work on?

[@JessamaTutorials]

I got my ceramic tile at a hardware store (bunnings).

[@sharonbradley2107]

Hi can I ask is the paint metallic acrylic paint or a special paint which can be put in the oven.

[@JessamaTutorials]

The paint is metallic acrylic.

[@va1195]

What pasta machine do you use?

[@JessamaTutorials]

I use a master chef pasta machine.

[@82H3]

Is it necessary to cover the beautiful design with translucent clay?

[@JessamaTutorials]

Yes. The translucent clay will be transparent once baked and it will allow me to sand my piece where as if I hadn't put the translucent on I wouldn't be able to sand because I'd sand the paint off.

[@kellypoolman5289]

Can you use white translucent?

[@bruiz2liv]

What machine do you use

[@JessamaTutorials]

I use a Master Chef Pasta Machine.

[@jenniferrundle4566]

Ok so do you bake it at all..... sorry newbie here

[@JessamaTutorials]

This is what I did with it in the end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2PclXd7q859iM0

[@adyingdream4585]

I wnder if you really have to use acrylic for that instead of just some pieces of clay..

[@aksmith8286]

Help! I followed the tutorial and all was well until the tearing part! My clay just stuck to my fingers and then my roller! What did I do wrong? I ended up with a mess m

[@JessamaTutorials]

Maybe you need to let it dry out a bit before ripping it as it sounds like the clay is too soft. What brand are you using?

[@chrisbehne405]

what is your work surface?:

[@JessamaTutorials]

I use a glazed ceramic tile.

[@va1195]

Are these acrylic paints?

[@JessamaTutorials]

Yes. They are.