The gradient petals of the sunflower were created using a texture stamp and the Sutton Slice technique (found in "The Complete Book of Polymer Clay"). After texturing the black clay substrate layer the surround the flower, the center was filled with a thin layer of Crystal Clay (epoxy clay). Graduated colors of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS chaton crystals were pressed into the Crystal Clay to form the center of the flower. The "pinecone" style border was made by layering gradient cane slices, one over the other and trimmed flush with the lid's edge.
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