Making the right texture in meat is extremely difficult when using polymer clay. The wrong color, shading, or shape can easily turn into a "what in the world is that?!" kind of project! So here are some tips to help make your savory minis' look their best! 1. For chicken it is best to start with a tan/ translucent mix (about 3 parts tan to 1 part translucent). This way, you can shade the meat to what degree of roasting you want. 2. Start with light shades and use darker tones towards the top where it would most likely "burn" or "roast" a little longer. 3. Use aluminum foil to create the texture, but not too rough or lumpy. 4. With meat it's best to look at a picture, or better yet the real thing before starting. 5. Seasonings! This can be created using the real things! Maybe a little paprika here, or dried herbs. (I used fake seasonings such as shaved black pastels for pepper and landscape grass for projects for the herbs). In all, trial and error is the best way to learn new techniques!
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