Piotr's Second Polymer Clay-Handled Pick

[piotr]

This is no Ratyoke but its better than the polymer clay-handled picks I paid US$100 for -- by far. More importantly, its better than my last effort. I used a metallic opal green polymer clay this time. This pick really shines and glistens but my photography doesn't capture that. The pick blade is polished to a mirror finish and the handle is extremely smooth, it feels almost like glass. Again, I used a street sweeper bristle but this time an old rusted one that I found in the gutter. I feel a little bit proud that I was able to transform refuse into something pleasing to the eye and useful.

[Bryanxwhite]

That looks great Piotr!! A big improvement over the last one. You seem to have this method nailed down! Even recycled an old street sweeper bristle no less. I've had the same problem taking pictures of my picks. It's really hard to show all the work that does go in to them. Keep up the amazing work!!

[LocksmithArmy]

do you make cuts in the pick tang sothat it wont slip out?

will you make a tutorial for us sothat we may all share in the awsome pick making skillz you have perfected...

[aka.decoy]

I was looking at this late at night, my wife woke up and thought I was looking for a new bedroom toy lol! Ha, too funny.

[uklockpicker]

Thats great piotr - i can see the shine from here very cool

[mech]

I was looking at this late at night, my wife woke up and thought I was looking for a new bedroom toy lol! Ha, too funny.

haha

on a serious note, great pick mate! it work well ?

[chris]

Great, looks a lot better than the first, top work!

[MBI]

I have to admit Piotr, when I first heard of the idea of using polymer clay for pick handles a few years ago, I was skeptical. But you've sold me on the idea. That is an impressive pick. If you decide to start selling them, please put me in line for one.

[edsmiley]

Quite impressive Piotr. Can't wait to get my hands on one!

Ed

[elbowmacaroni]

Nice job there! Polymer clay handles are nice too if you can make them look good that is one hell of a plus!

[piotr]

Thanks for all the compliments guys, they mean heaps to me.

Yes I do cut small notches on the blade to help keep it inside the clay. I don't know how important this is because the clay does have adhesive properties, it will bond to clean materials when it bakes.

I will prepare a tutorial on pick/handle making soon.