Faux Glass Tutorial
Faux Glass Tutorial
USD $25.00
***UPDATED for 2024**** Yes, you can create convincing glass effects with polymer clay, and this course shows you how to create four different types of faux glass. You’ll learn how to make realistic faux versions of sea glass, Roman glass, Czech glass beads, and carnival glass. Polymer is far lighter than glass, so it’s much better for making jewelry, and you can make it in the colors and quantities you need for your project. You always have the right beads on hand when you can make your own, right?
This course will make you comfortable creating with translucent polymer clay. You’ll learn how to get the right color, how to shape the beads, and how to finish the beads. Don’t miss this engaging, fun, and information-packed course!
More Information
The Faux Glass Effects Tutorial is over 60 pages long and contains 121 full-color, high-quality, clear photographs. This is an intermediate-level course, but it’s only the faux Roman glass that warrants it. All skill levels will find enjoyment here. If you’re new to polymer clay, I recommend adding Polymer Clay Essentials to your order.
Supplies Note: You’ll get the best results with Pardo Translucent Art Clay for the Roman glass, sea glass, and Czech glass, though Cernit and Premo will work it’ll just be a bit more opaque. (Note: Pardo translucent suppliers around the world are listed in the resources.)
What to Expect
After purchase, you’ll have instant access to the class framework. There you will find the following:
- A link to download the PDF course.
- Materials listing
- The entire tutorial in a self-guided online course format
- Resources (including worldwide suppliers)
- An example gallery
- A forum where you can upload your photo (and see what others have created)
- A questions and discussion section.
The course can be taken as an online course or as a professionally formatted PDF document that’s easily viewed on any device. My tutorials, courses, and guides include a table of contents, lots of tips and tricks, and a resources section where you can find supplies. Your purchase includes full customer support to help you enjoy your course to the fullest.
Text and images in this course are Copyright © 2023 by Ginger Davis Allman, of The Blue Bottle Tree, all rights reserved. That means you can’t share this course, teach or give it to friends, post the file or contents online, or sell it, etc. However, your creations are always yours to sell, share, and enjoy as you desire. I always appreciate credit and a shout-out whenever possible. Thank you!
37 reviews for Faux Glass Tutorial
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Bronnie –
I love your tutorials! From the clear logical explanations to the multitude of tips borne from experience, they continue to give me a solid skill base to improve my work. Its luxurious to have instructions from such a natural teacher.
Hope Hunt –
As with everything Ginger does, this tutorial provides not only a clear and concise “how”, but the essential “why” an element behaves the way it does. This characteristic opens the users to our own creativity. Ginger is truly a mentor in this respect. Everyone in the polymer clay world knows about, benefits from, and is inspired by Ginger. I understand more about translucency as a result of this tutorial. Thanks, Ginger!!
Barb Letcher –
Hi there Ginger. Thank you for this really well explained tutorial. There are so many possibilities with the faux glass that will keep me happily busy for ages😀
Tracy Ferrero –
This was an easy to follow and well presented tutorial. However, (don’tcha hate it when there’s a however) I really wish it had mentioned that Pardo clay is necessary to achieve the effects pictured BEFORE buying the tut. I am in Canada, and Pardo is not currently available due to extended wait times by Canada Customs, even from the link supplied. Sooo, for those who can obtain Pardo, have fun. I have made a few little sea glass pebbles from the Cernit I have, but they do not have the translucency I was hoping for.
Ginger Davis Allman –
That info is mentioned in the listing. Pardo is available, technically, but you’re right that it’s pretty difficult to get things in some countries right now. I’ll sure be glad when we’re back to normal on this!
Ann Menzies –
Easy to follow tutorial. Excellent results!
Karen H. Calhoun –
Clear and excellent step by step tutorial. Easy to follow!
Alejandra Hajduk –
Im so in love with translucent clay now! Thanks for such a detailed tutorial, its been very helpful. Im having a lot of fun!!!
patsy –
Love this tutorial! It fits so well with my real glass work.
The comparison of translucent clays is valuable….thank you for another amazing educational tool
Marta –
Amazing, very well written tutorial. Thank you!
Patricia Tedds –
You never need to question buying one of Ginger’s tutorials. They are always full of information, instructions and pictures. If this is what you want to learn Ginger will teach you.
Jane Cox –
Thank you for another excellent tutorial, Ginger. This is well written, well researched and easy to follow. You make everything so clear and your tips are so useful too. I’ve had lots of compliments on my faux sea glass necklace so thank you.
Ann –
A luscious presentation–beautiful photos and excellent instructions. It seems like a dream to be able to pull off these techniques so well.
Maude McCarthy –
Thank you for your wonderfully clear and concise tutorials Ginger. You are such a source of information-I love how you test finishes etc and make my claylife so much easier. Your tutorial opened my mind to all sorts of possibilities-which I plan to explore throughout 2018. I cannot use enough superlatives-many many thanks!
Stormwinds –
The techniques in this tutorial are very creative. It is well written and provides several examples as well as different project ideas. The instructions are clear and concise with obvious time and effort put into providing efficent learning and application so you can work with confidence. Thumbs up!
Paula Boardman –
Great instructions and really attractive and interesting result. I’ve found lots of ways to adapt the process for designs. Lots of fun and a great addition to polymer clay techniques for creating a translucent look.
Lynette Hall –
The tutorial was brilliant. So easy to follow and implement. Thanks for providing such a good product.
Vivian Dicks –
If this doesn’t inspire you, I don’t know what would! So much information, so many techniques! You get more than your money’s worth for sure!
Nicole Odenbrett –
I bought the Faux Glass Effects . This is my first tutorial from Ginger and I am so happy I bought it! She is detailed in both the methods and the reasons why those methods work and all my projects have been a success! I am addicted to making faux beach glass now and working on my 3rd “batch”!
Corinna –
This tutorial is great. It’s clear written and push my creativity. Even i didn’t speak english very well.
Jennifer Rose –
I cannot say enough about Ginger’s tutorials, they are professional, clearly written and the photos are just like being there, she even shows you what a mistake looks like so you know what not to do. If that weren’t enough she is always there to answer questions, offer advice or just give support, she really does want you to succeed. I was hesitant at first to try a tutorial, but now that I have I am slowly adding them all to my library. The price is amazing, that knowledge is there and the will to help you succeed phenomenal. So what are you waiting for dive into these tutorials and see your clay experience improve dramatically.
Jan Pini –
Fantastic tutorial full of multiple faux glass techniques. I highly recommend it!
Patt Word –
Love Ginger’s tutes. They are easy to follow, well written. Takes all the stress out of learning new techniques. Faux beach glass is a WINNER.Love, ,love the Faux Glass Effects!
Jo Roseborough –
This is the first tutorial I purchased from Ginger and found it to be well-organized, wonderful photos with loads of great information that I can apply to many, many projects. I tried the faux beach glass and strung a bracelet. One of my friends thought it was real glass. Thank you Ginger for the excellent instructions.
Jo –
Your tutorial is wonderful! I made some roman glass today and it looks absolutely fabulous. I slightly burned the first batch but thought the amber appearance on the “glass” was so beautiful that i intentionally burned the 2nd batch, too. :). My husband has a very critical eye and he loved them. I cant wait to incorporate them into a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Janet Loomis –
Great tutorial! Clear and concise directions. Beautiful step by step photos. Innovative techniques. I haven’t been able to try this technique yet, but I am excited to. The examples are wonderful. Ginger has accurately captured the nuances of ancient glass. The additional glass techniques are a fantastic bonus. Highly recommend her tutorials.
Doreen –
I haven’t had a chance to try any of these yet, but reading through the book, it all looks very well laid out and explained, with the information to make it possible to take the techniques and run with them, to make them our own. Thanks, Ginger!
Neena Shilvock –
I loved this tutorial. It was easy to follow and a great deal of fun – and it worked – it did what it said on the tin! I was a bit anxious about curing the clay, an email to Ginger produced a quick answer and I carried on without fear. Thank you Ginger
Janet –
This is a very well written tutorial. It is clear and very detailed with great photos. I highly recommend it.
Krithika –
This is an great tutorial! Well laid out with loads of details, pictures and information. Ginger takes a lot of effort to make the effects as realistic as possible. One of the best tutorials I’ve seen. She’s also super helpful and patient with any questions or clarifications. I cannot recommend this enough!
Ellen Millar –
Love, love, love her tutorials. Packed with way more information than I had expected, great instructions and inspiration.
Carrie Harvey –
Excellently written tutorial as usual!
This one has so many different techniques in it too so very good value.
Jay Maxx –
Ginger’s tutorials are intelligently written with a well thought layout including simple, clear and concise instructions with a plethora of beautiful photographs. Whether you’re a novice or a professional polymer clay artist you’re sure to find that learning her incredible techniques is a very enjoyable experience.
Thanks Ginger!
Penny Vingoe –
I really appreciated Ginger’s tutorial as it has so many pictures and explains everything so thoroughly. I would recommend her tutorials to anyone!
Susan Stewart –
Ginger rocks her tutorials. Clear, well-written, great photos. She answers questions before you have a chance to ask them! I highly recommend anything and everything on Ginger’s site.
Carla –
I totally love this! Ginger’s tutorials are all so well written and full of great hints and tips. I am still playing with all the glass effects. There is so much you can do with the information offered…the way it is written encourages me to take it in my own direction to make my own styles and not just to copy.
Chris Crossland –
Thi is a wonderful tutorial! Tons of photos and so much in-depth instruction that you would be very hard-pressed to mess it up. Well-worth every cent and a must-have for any serious clay artist.
Tammy Adams –
Like all of the tutorials from The Blue Bottle Tree, this one couldn’t be easier to follow. I’m still exploring the possibilities in these fabulous faux glass techniques. The method encourages experimentation so you can either make something exactly like the photos, or take it in your own direction. Either way is fun.