Sculpey 102 - Tiny Ripple Blade Technique Guide Part II

Examples, Color Suggestions, Hints and Tips

by Marie Segal

Cutting into existing canes | Cutting the surface of square canes | Straight cut | Cross cut | Diagonal cut | Waste made | Spiral cane cut | Stacked sheets cut | examples | different combo’s of stacked clay | Hints and tips

Below are some examples of things made with the ripple blade cutting instructions.

Some pictures of different combo’s of stacked clay.

Black and white:

Make sheets of black and white and stack and cut with the blade. I have also tried the cross cut and waste made.

Shades of browns and gold with translucent and white: This is a great way to imitate woods. The translucent adds a depth to the pieces that is sometimes not recognized until after the baking process. Try this in shades of blue.

Canes, pearls, and primaries also make great stacks.

Hints and tips:

1. Cut with intent and no hesitation
2. Pull the blade from each end when cutting to stiffen the blade.
3. If blade sticks, rock the blade ends one at a time like a seesaw. You will feel the blade give; proceed to cut down, no hesitation.
4. Pop the stack in to the refrigerator to help make the cuts.
5. Press stacks to tiles to make cuts where you need the clay not to move.
6. Press your stack to one edge of the tile and stand on that tile edge if you are making a cut in to a stack that is very thin. This will keep the stack from wobbling.
7. Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!