Step 1
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Condition each of the clays for a minute, by hand or by running
through the pasta machine.
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Step 2
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Roll out a sheet of black clay on the 3rd largest setting of the clay
machine (or roll out to 1/16" thick using the roller). Place a sheet of
the Abalon leafing over the clay sheet and burnish (rub) with finger
to bond these together.
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Step 3
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Place the leafed clay face down over the rubber stamp. Run the
PolyRoller firmly over the stamp to emboss the design into the clay (one
pass only in either direction). Do not roll repeatedly back and forth!
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Step 4
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Trim the embossed, leafed sheet to 4" x 4." With the clay facing diagonally,
cut out the center with the cookie cutter and remove scrap clay.
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Step 5
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Roll out 17" snakes (1/8" in diameter) using the Red and Gold FIMO®.
Wrap these around the outer edge of the leafed clay frame and trim
any excess clay. Secure and decorate by impressing vertical marks
along the edges, every 1/8th inch.
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Step 6
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Use the tweezers to press flatback crystals into the corners surrounding
the leaf impressions, alternating the colors. Press them at least
halfway down into the clay. This will cause the clay to rise up and
over the crystal edges and form a natural bezel.
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Step 7
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Make a hole in the top corner using the knitting needle and bake at
265ºF for 30 minutes.
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Step 8
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While the clay frame is baking, place the white, folded cardstock
over a piece of scrap paper. Mark short vertical strokes along all four
edges using the black marker. Repeat this over the top of the black
markings with the gold leafing pen.
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Step 9
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Cut a 5" x 5" piece of mulberry paper. Dampen 1/2" of each edge with
a fingertip or cotton swab dipped in water. Carefully tear away the
wet edges to create a feathered effect. Attach the mulberry paper
over the center of the white card using paper glue.
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Step 10
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When cool, tape a photo onto the back of the frame. Glue cardboard
or magnetic backing over the photo. Tie ribbon thought the hang
hole and attach to card using removable poster tack.
Tip: if mailing, use a padded envelope and mark “Hand Cancel.”
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Leaf in Relief Greeting Card
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