Craft Gossip

synergy_logo_mini.jpgThe polymer clay world is descending upon Baltimore this weekend for the National Polymer Clay Guild’s annual conference.  You can follow along with updates from Polymer Clay Daily.

I for one, cannot wait to read the blogs next week to hear what…

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Although February is 1/2 way over there is still plenty of time to enter the Art Bead Scene’s Monthly challenge.  This month’s theme is “Chains of Love.”  We are looking for art beads combined with links and chains. …

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claybox.jpgWant to be a product tester for Scupley?  They have information about signing up for this fun adventure on their website.  Scroll down to the middle of the page for the details.

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cherryblossomtag.JPGIt’s time for another Michael’s Craft Store .99 cent polymer clay sale!  Always my favorite time to go shopping and stock up.

Don’t have a Michael’s near you, but still looking for a good deal?  I highly recommend Munro Crafts.  They ship…

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frost.jpgNew color?  No, just a new name.  Premo’s Frost used to be known as bleached translucent.

“Considered by many artists and crafters to be the clearest of all the translucent clays, it’s great on its own for layered applications and faux…

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I’m loving these little brass frames from Ornamentea.  You could fill them up with an endless array of polymer clay possibilities. brassframes.jpg

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face.jpgHere is another demo from YouTube.  This time the author of Polymer Clay Daily takes you through the creation of a graphic face cane. 

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cookies.jpgHere is a YouTube video demo on making the cutest, tiniest cookies you’ve ever seen.  Happy Valentine’s Day!

[tags]polymer clay, miniature food, faux food, doll house miniatures[/tags]

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Would you like to see your work in print?  Read Shirley Rufener’s call for entries for her upcoming project with Krause Publishing.  The deadline is February 19th.

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I’m particularly taken with Nancy Wiley’s Blue Fairy doll.  Visit her website for your daily dose of inspiration!

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gratitude4.jpgIf you haven’t been to Akira Blount’s website before, there is an overwhelming collection of her mixed media dolls/sculptures that grace the Louvre and the White House Collection.  What a treat to be able to see this artist’ body of work…

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ima.JPGIt’s another week of inspiration from the world of doll-making.  I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite finds from the 500 Handmade Dolls book by Lark. 

First this week is artist Ima Naroditskaya.  You must go visit her website for…

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I’m sure there any many ways to create polymer clay hearts, here is one tutorial to get you started.  You could also use one of the mold compounds from the craft store to make a mold of an actual conversation heart. …

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