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Faux rose quartz	Faux amethyst	Faux lapis	Faux coral
Faux bone	Faux ember	Faux "copal" amber
Faux jade	Faux jade	Faux antique turquoise	Faux Sleeping Beauty turquoise
Faux raku	Faux cast iron	Faux antique silver

Notes on the processes:

• For semi-translucent gemstones, start with a base of translucent polymer clay.
• The translucent qualities of the faux technique will not be apparent unless the clay is micro-sanded and polished. Glazing or sealing the clay with a glossy finish will not enhance the faux effects above.
• Many faux finishes, such as turquoise, ivory, coral, amber and bone, can be antiqued and enhanced with the addition of dirt, sand, ash, and paint.
• Lapis lazuli contains tiny metallic flecks, but don't overdo it.
• Few folks have seen high quality antique jade. For a more convincing faux jade, tone down the color. Blend more than one jade color together to imitate the real stone.
• Traditional raku is not necessarily vivid or colorful, particularly over the entire surface. The oxidation process in real raku is unpredictable and usually results in mostly gray/black areas. For a convincing faux raku, less is more.
• For imitative metals, be sure to use a crisp-edged mold. Distress it after pulling the impression to simulate age.