Making texture samples with plasticine

I mentioned yesterday that I purchased a small quantity of silver metal clay because I was very curious to see how this material works.

Today, I spent a good part of the day making models and pressing objects on white plasticine, to create different textures. Most of the objects were within arm reach, lying on the workspace.

A feather:

feather

Some tools, gravers and drill bits…..and an acorn!

tools

Sphere, textured with a little help from a bead reamer:

bead reamer

Rubber stamps:

rubber stamps

Different types of shells. I think the shells would make nice silicone molds for the clay to be pressed in them.

shell1

shell2

shell3

A stone, which produced this kind of planetary texture:

stone

Plastic net. The picture is not very clear but the texture is surprisingly interesting:

net

An old filigree clasp and a twisted wire:

clasp

Thyme, lavender and rosemary leaves:

thyme

leaf

…..and a few more odd shapes:

samples

I could use your feedback on these. What do you think? Which do you prefer?

Maybe I will find some time tomorrow to make the actual clay pieces or maybe I’ll test more textures. I’ll keep you posted!

Thanks for reading!

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