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31

Halloween Reader’s Gallery

October 31, 2007 | 4 Comments

It’s all about you today!  Here are the fall/Halloween creations sent in by our readers.  Thank you for sharing your work.
Rebecca entered this spiderweb pendant and was chosen by random as our winner!

Submitted by Nanjodogz

Ghost Rider needed flames, polymer clay to the rescue.  Sent in by Ruth Ann Husted. 
Polymer clay buttons by Illysa

Tree Pendant by [...]

Oct

30

Call for Entries

October 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Last Call: be featured in the first Readers’ Gallery!  Email me a photo of your Halloween or fall inspired polymer clay creation and I’ll include it in our gallery.  I’ll accept entries until 12pm (CST) tomorrow.  
Need a little incentive?  From the entries I’ll choose by random one winner for a Tri-Bead Roller.  You can make round, oval [...]

Oct

27

Faux Ceramic Pendants

October 27, 2007 | 4 Comments

Looks just like the real thing!  Using liquid polymer clay and a colorant, this is a simple project for any skill level.  This would be great to use with vintage buttons to add texture. 
Not to jump to far ahead, but you could use the new lightweight polymer clay from Sculpey with reds and greens to make [...]

Oct

26

Polymer Clay Masks part 2

October 26, 2007 | 2 Comments

It’s Friday and so I’m here to offer you a little quirky polymer clay inspiration to jump start your weekend! 
This mask is from SaltandPepper and has been entered in the Etsy Halloween Costume Contest and the PCAGOE monthly challenge.   
Visit Polymer Clay Productions again this week for a new video on different ways you can make [...]

Oct

25

Art with Heart

October 25, 2007 | 2 Comments

I invite you to check out the artwork and blog of polymer clay artist, Tejae Floyde.  Her encased hearts are thought provoking, soulful objects of beauty. Scroll through her blog archives to see more of her amazing pieces.
Technorati Tags: polymer clay, tajae floyde
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Oct

24

Gothic Queen Art Bead Challenge

October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Be sure to check out the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge.  The Art Bead Scene is a collective blog that I edit, along with 5 other talented bead artists.  Our goal is to celebrate art beads and inspire those who use them.
We have a new challenge each month with an amazing prize for one lucky winner.  [...]

Oct

23

The Business of Beads

October 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Ever want to know what a polymer clay cottage industry looks like?  Well the team behind She Beads fills us in during this quick video.  I love watching them make those huge canes and check out the storage shelves filled with their designs.  Looks like fun!
Technorati Tags: polymer clay, she beads, canes
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Oct

19

Polymer Clay Masks

October 19, 2007 | 1 Comment

Yes, you can even use polymer clay to create a Halloween costume!  It’s Friday, time for a little weekend inspiration and polymer clay goofiness.  Here are some fun masks from Flickr, both in polymer and traditional clays.  Hopefully you’ll find them  inspiring or amusing!
Polymer Clay Leaf Mask from Anne Igou and another mask from Anne from [...]

Oct

18

Halloween Polymer Clay Clock

October 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It’s scary how time flies!  To add a little Halloween decor to your desk, try this Gothic inspired clock by artist Heather MacFarlane.  You can find clock bits in your local arts & crafts shop.  You can also reuse clocks from resale or discount stores.
Technorati Tags: polymer clay, Halloween, decor, housewares, home [...]

Oct

17

Photo Transfer Images and Inspiration

October 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

Okay, so now that you’ve learned the trick to easy photo transfers you’d like to know where to find some great images, right? 
Join the flickr group Collage Images for a wonderful resource of vintage and public domain images.  You can download the images to use in your altered artwork. A quick tip: if there are [...]

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