CARING FOR POLYMER CLAY
ABOUT POLYMER CLAY
MUCH OF THE JEWELLERY AT TUESDAY AND CO. IS MADE FROM POLYMER CLAY - Polymer clay is a type of modeling clay made from a blend of plastic resin, pigments, and fillers. It is a pliable material that becomes permanently hardened when baked at a low temperature. Originally developed for industrial purposes, polymer clay has found its way into the realm of art and jewelry making due to its remarkable properties. IT CAN BE MADE INTO ANY SHAPE, PATTERN OR COLOUR YOU CAN THINK OF - THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS WHICH IS WHY WE LOVE IT SO MUCH FOR MAKING JEWELLERY!
ALL OF THE JEWELLERY AT TUESDAY AND CO. IS HANDMADE IN OUR RURAL STUDIO. THE PROCESS begins with conditioning the clay, which involves kneading and manipulating it to achieve a smooth and malleable consistency. Once conditioned, the clay is shaped, textured, and embellished with various techniques such as sculpting, stamping, and mixing colors. The final step involves baking the clay at a low temperature to cure and harden it, resulting in a durable and wearable jewelry piece.
THE BENEFITS OF POLYMER CLAY
WE CHOSE TO CREATE JEWELLERY FROM POLYMER CLAY FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS
FIRSTLY IT LOOKS INCREDIBLE! IT TRULY IS UNMATACHED FOR CREATING BEAUTUFUL AND VVIBRANT JEWELLERY.
DURABILITY - POLYMER CLAY IS STRONG AND HARDWEARING, MAKING IT PERFECT FOR WITHSTANDING DAILY USE, IT IS CHIP, SCRATCH AND FADE RESISTANT, PROVIDED YOU CARE FOR YOUR PIECE CORRECTLY.
LIGHTWEIGHT - POLYMER CLAY IS INCREDIBLY LIGHT, SO DON’T BE SPOOKED BY BIG STATEMENT EARRINGS, THEY WEIGH LESS THAN A 5 PENCE COIN AND ARE COMFORTABLE TO WEAR ALL DAY WITHOUT IRRITATION!
SUSTAINABILITY - POLYMER CLAY IS A PLASTIC AND IS NOT BIODEGRADABLE.HOWEVER COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL PLASTICS AND METALS USED IN JEWELLERY MAKING IT HAS A RELATIVELY LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT.IT IS ALSO RECYCLABLE IN THE UK (CHECK) IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT THE RECYCLING PROCESS PLEASE GET IN CONTACT WITH ME .. WE ALSO OPERATE A ZERO WASTE POLICY AT TUESDAY AND CO. MEANING ANY WASTE CLAY IS REMIXED TO MAKE NEW PRODUCTS!
CARING FOR YOUR EARRINGS
THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO CARE FOR YOUR EARRINGS TO ENSURE THEY STAY LOOKING BRIGHT, SHINY AND NEW!
DON’T WEAR YOUR JEWELLERY IN THE SHOWER, BATH OR SWIMMING POOL AND AVOID GETTING ANY COSMETIC SPRAYS, PERFUMES OR MAKEUP ON THEM. THIS ONE GOES WITHOUT SAYING BUT WATER, CHEMICALS AND CHLORINE WILL FADE YOUR JEWELLERY.
STORE YOUR JEWELLERY SAFELY - DIRECT SUNLIGHT MAY FADE THE COLOURS OVER TIME. YOU CAN KEEP YOUR JEWELLERY IN THE COTTON BAG THE JEWLLERY CAME IN TO KEEP IT SAFE.
BE CAREFUL WITH ME! POLYMER CLAY IS STRONG AND FLEXIBLE, BUT THIS DOESN’T MEAN IT CAN’T BREAK, BE CARFUL NOT TO DROP, BEND OR BASH YOUR PIECES.
GIVE ME A POLISH! NOTICE YOUR PIECES LOOKING A LITTLE DULL? GIVE THEM A QUICK POLISH WITH A MICROFIBRE CLOTH. FOR EXTRA LUSTRE YOU CAN ALSO USE A LITTLE BIT OF BABY OIL OR VASELINE (SOUNDS ODD I KNOW BUT IT WORKS!) AND BUFF INTO THE SURFACE. YOUR PIECES WILL LOOK GOOD AS NEW!
