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by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

There has been a slight delay in picking a winner for the Ancient Modern book giveawy.  BUT – that means you still have today to go make a comment on this post to be entered – a name…

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by Heather Powers

by Heather Powers

Last week, I posted Cindy Lietz’s thoughts on packaging.  When I saw this unique packaging idea from Heather Powers of Humblebeads, I knew I had to share it.    She’s offering a beach-inspired grab bag on etsy here, and…

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picture courtesy of Naama Zamir

picture courtesy of Naama Zamir

Idit Zoota has come up with a simple and easy way to reduce canes with no background.  Naama Zamir has translated the tutorial into english on her blog.  Click here to get the scoop!

[tags]Naama Zamir, Idit Zoota, cane reduction…

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pandorabeads_detail0509Pandora bracelets are all the rage lately, and Libby Mills has found some great silver bead cores to create beads for them with polymer clay.  Click here for all the details!

[tags]Libby Mills, Libzoid blog, Pandora style beads, Pandora bracelets, polymer clay,…

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ipcaretreat
The IPCA (International Polymer Clay Association) retreat, “A World of Inspiration” in Chicago is filling fast! If you want to spend four days in Chicago learning, being inspired, and up to your eyeballs in polymer clay then run, don’t walk…

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by Wendy Rotchstein

by Wendy Rotchstein

I recently received an email from a reader wanting to create polymer clay fairies with delicate wings. I found this tutorial for making fairy wings out of translucent liquid clay in the PC Polyzine circa 2004. It’s a…

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Custom Octopus Hair Clips

Originally uploaded by Noadi – noadi.net

I’ve been a fan of Noadi’s Art for a while now. Octopus, squid, and cuttlefish jewelry! What’s not to like? I was tickled by these Octopus hair clips she created for a…

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by Naama Zamir

by Naama Zamir

Actually, there’s nothing to say “yikes” about in this tutorial from Naama Zamir on Cut Out and Keep.  It’s a very simple technique using scraps which, as you can see, yields lovely results!  Click here for the instructions!

[tags]naama zamir,…

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by Melanie Dilday

by Melanie Dilday

Melanie Dilday has recently unveiled her new website.  Featuring a gallery of her lovely work, information about the artist, her blog, and information on classes and workshops.   Attending one of her live-in retreats sounds like it would be an absolute delight! Click here to…

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by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

Hello readers!  It’s time for another *drumroll please* book giveaway!  I’ll be giving the book  Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay and Wire Jewelry to one lucky commenter!  (And this is a really fabulous book!  You can read my review…

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by Kay's Miniatures

by Kay's Miniatures

Here in the Northern hemisphere, we’re heading for the warm and sunny days of summer.   As it begins to get hot, sometimes all you want is a project that provides instant gratification.   This tutorial from Kay’s…

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by Cindy Lietz

by Cindy Lietz

For those of you who sell your work, Cindy Lietz of Polymer Clay Tutor has an excellent blog post up about packaging.  It’s nice to receive a package that makes you feel special!  Read her thoughts on the subject…

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Small mauve hearts

Originally uploaded by Kaydown

Precious little hearts with a hand-stitched look from Kay’s Miniatures! I absolutely fell in love with her sweet hearts and squares with the look of little crazy quilts! You can see more of these at her…

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cd story rocket frog

Originally uploaded by LaylM

I ran across this fun piece of art by Layl McDill on Flickr. She built it using a CD as a base, this is one of the first pieces in her “CD Story” Series.…

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by Libby Mills

by Libby Mills

I think it’s equal parts nosiness and inspiration, but I absolutely love getting a peek into other artist’s studios.  In her blog, Libby Mills does an occasional feature called “Studio Snapshot,” giving us a peek into people’s workspaces.

It’s always fun…

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