Layers of Meaning

Gin Transfer to Polymer Clay

Bearing Beads - a web site dedicated to creating unique beads and transfer art has a series of technique sheets, including this "Gin Transfer to Polymer Clay." (pdf format) Well, who'd have guessed? It uses plain old gin. In fact, she claims that the cheaper gin is the better gin for these purposes. What is fascinating is the possibilities for creating raised imagery in quilts. More inspiration is available in her gallery pages. She has tiny embellished altars, images transferred to metal for jewelry or to leather for books. Pretty amazing stuff. She also sells the goods to do all this (but not the gin.)
image from Bearing Beads