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Cathy Harm Millefiori
Polymer Clay

Tutorials and finished pieces
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Hi, I'm Cathy Harm (aka. CHarm) polymer clay artist. Years ago I fell in love with the intricate Millefiori designs I saw on 1845-1865 paperweights and decided to make my own “canes” (or "rods") out of polymer clay. Millefiori means “1000 flowers” … Similar to the Venetian Millefiori technique with glass I take raw polymer clay and create my designs or flowers and leaves into what’s called “canes” from the clay. From my cane work I then take thin slices off the canes and apply those wee tiny slices onto my piece, then it’s baked, sanded several times and then buffed to a soft sheen that I like then finally a protective coat of baked on sealer is applied. All this work creates a very durable finished piece.

Because each of my pieces are unique and original and I'm lucky to have a great turnover in items,  I prefer to sell my finished pieces in my shop at Etsy.  I sell my raw cane work in my store on Ebay C Harm Polymer Clay and Art . Besides my finished cane work and pieces I also teach my techniques on how I actually make my canes with available tutorials.
  Here's a sampling of the  CHarm Polymer Clay Cane Tutorials I offer....

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FREE "How I make my blends" Rolled, Fan folded and a whole bunch of tips too!
extruders Extruder FUN Triumphant Trio
FREE "My Oh My What Extruder to Buy" Extruder Fun Triumphant Trio
Beginners Notebook stitches Medallion canes
Beginners Notebook Extruder Stitches Medallion canes
Mokume Gane CHarm-O-Scope cane Treasure Egg Box
Mokume Gane  CHarm-O-Scope cane Treasure Egg Box

Bargello cane Creating Millefiori canes WOW flower cane
Bargello cane Creating Millefiori canes WOW flower cane
Petal flowers and pen Intricate Woven Ribbons and leaves Frilly flower cane
Petal flowers and pen Intricate Woven Ribbons and leaves Frilly flower cane
Bee and Ladybug cane Awareness Ribbon Extrusion Design
Bee and Ladybug cane Awareness Ribbon Extrusion Design
Bursts of Glory Reversible Necklace Set Scrap Clay Magic
Bursts of Glory Reversible Necklace Set Scrap Clay Magic
Peacock Feathers Intricate Pansy canes Comprehensive Rose Cane tute
Peacock Feathers Intricate Pansy canes Comprehensive Rose Cane tute

 

Here's a sampling of my work, all created from polymer clay. Check for new items , they change all the time.
You can always email me at cathy@cathyharm.com
Pen Pot      fountain pen egg
Pen Pot Millefiori Fountain Pen and gift ideas Millefiori Kaleidoscope egg