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Online Polymer Clay Classes

January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Want to take a polymer clay class without the expense and time commitment of traveling?  That Crafty Place is offering a selection of polymer clay classes that might be just what you are looking for!
Shown above is sample from Dayle Doroshow’s Messengers and Storytellers class.
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Jan

29

Don’t You Just Love Polymer Clay?

January 29, 2008 | 4 Comments

In the hands of 12 different artists, this chameleon clay is yielded into each artist’s vision.  12 different color palettes, 12 different directions.  Stamped, painted, sculpted, caned, molded, the possibilities are endless.  What’s not to love about a material that can become anything we imagine?
Flickr Photo Credits:
1. graybluegreen-heart2, 2. Faux Ivory Heart Pin, 3. old [...]

Jan

28

Textures Treasure Hunt

January 28, 2008 | 2 Comments

I’ve just recently started playing around with textures in my polymer clay work.  I admit to looking at every object in my house now as a possible texture tool!  Mossy Owl has given a great list of texturing ideas from common objects.  Do you have a favorite texturing tool?  I’d love to hear about it.
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Jan

27

Going for Baroque?

January 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

New work from Barbara Fajardo. 
These scrumptious flowers feature multiple techniques, in color combinations that have me drooling!  You can read about them on Barb’s blog, here. 
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Jan

24

Findings for Polymer Clay

January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Visit one of my favorite online bead shops, Ornamentea, for a great collection of bezels to fill in with your polymer clay creations.  Check out all their unique findings and offerings. 
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Jan

23

Dover Pictorial Resources

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Want instant graphics and pattern resources for your polymer clay creations?  Visit our old friends at Dover Publications.  I fell in love with this Art Nouveau one.  They seem to have a book for every time period in art history.  I highly recommended adding a few to your bookshelf!
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Jan

22

Polymer Clay Dollar Days!

January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you are lucky enough to have a Micheal’s or Hobby Lobby in your area, both craft store chains are offering polymer clay on sale this week for $1.  Stock up, because that is below wholesale. 
Colors I stock up on:
turquoise, gold, black, white, transparent
I have a few bars of each color at all times, but [...]

Jan

18

Art Nouveau Inspiration

January 18, 2008 | 1 Comment

The best polymer clay designs come from being inspired and influenced beyond a technique.  Techniques are the language, the words and sentence structure that we speak as polymer clay artists.  True poetry comes from expressing something beyond a jumble of words. 
I encourage you to find something you love, whether it’s a painter, a movement in art history, [...]

Jan

17

Color Tricks

January 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yes, I’m on a color kick this week!  Here is another page of color tips & tricks from Scupley. 
You might want to try these color mixing tricks to achieve different common color palette variations:
Autumnal colors add ecru or gold.
Desert/Southwest add ecru.
Beachy add equal amounts of white & ecru.
Jewel tones add tiny amounts of black, purple [...]

Jan

16

Color School

January 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Understanding the basics of color theory will help you know how to adjust colors effortlessly.  You’ll understand how to use value to create better beads.  Your color schemes will become more personalized and sophisticated as you learn more about world of color.
Maggie Maggio has a free color course online, with tutorials, videos and even worksheets!
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