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May

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Book Review - Making Polymer Clay Beads

May 14, 2008 | 6 Comments

If I could use one word to describe this book it would be thorough! Making Polymer Clay Beads by Carol Blackburn is jam-packed with easy to follow projects.  There are tips at every turn, showing you not only how to make a wide range of beads, but the ins and outs of how to make them more uniform [...]

Apr

3

Polymer Cafe Review

April 3, 2008 | 2 Comments

The galleries alone in this issue are worth the cost of the magazine!  The new editor of PolymerCafe put out a beautiful issue showcasing awe-inspiring work from Kathleen Dustin.  They also had a special edition gallery from the contributors from this issue.  I loved the tutorials which offered a ride range of projects.  The toggle clasp by Tina [...]

Dec

12

More Polymer Clay Gift Ideas!

December 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Christi Friesen’s project books and a stack of polymer clay make a wonderful holiday gift for the creative kids on your gift list.  We have the dragon book and my kids loved following along with the easy and humorous instructions.  Add in a small selection of pearl and stone beads along with some thin beading [...]

Nov

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Book Review - Designing the Doll

November 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

In Designing the Doll, Author Susanna Oroyan demystifies the creation of dolls by offering techniques, basic construction and some very good thoughts on design instead of step-by-step projects.  Filled with diagrams and color photos of dolls from the some of top contemporary doll-makers, inspiration is on every page.
 Another book worth getting is her Fantastic Figures: [...]

Sep

13

Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry

September 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Ready to expand your polymer clay skills into the realm of mixed media?  Check out Sherri Haab’s Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry book. 
Polymer clay definately has a reoccurring role in this production!  Her projects are innovative and show off polymer clay in organic colors and patterns.  
PMC and polymer clay pendant by Sherri Haab.
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Sep

5

Polymer Clay Shines in Belle Armoire

September 5, 2007 | 3 Comments

Be sure to check out Belle Armoire’s Jewelry Volume 3, on newsstands now.  It features quite a few polymer clay projects like creating faux china pattern jewelry and hammered “metal” lentil beads.  These special issues are always full of inspiration and eye candy!
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