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Polymer Clay Beadmaking Tips

May 19, 2008 by heather powers

15-cd-case-lentil-bead-rolling-90055.jpgIf you haven’t already, check out Cindy Lietz Beadmaking Tips.  She has a great blog filled with little tid-bits to make beadmaking easier.  Love her clear photographs and easy to understand directions. 

I had a tri-bead roller that sat … Read More ...

Carved Beads

May 17, 2008 by heather powers

carved.jpgCarved Bead project by Dona Kato, this is another example of using linoleum cutters with polymer.

[tags]polymer clay, beads, carving, dona kato[/tags]… Read More ...

Polymer Clay Pirate Coins

May 16, 2008 by heather powers

coins_finished.jpgNext on my to-do list is experimenting with my linoleum cutters and polymer clay.  In my other life I’m a printmaker, so the ideas are bursting forth!

This fun pirate coin project was recently dug up on my explorations of … Read More ...

Make Your Own Molds!

May 15, 2008 by heather powers

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I just recently started exploring using molds to make beads and have to say, it’s quite addicting!

These are urchin beads that I’ve made using Scupley’s Super Elasticlay MoldMaker.  It’s super easy to use and captures really great details.  … Read More ...

Book Review – Making Polymer Clay Beads

May 14, 2008 by heather powers

claybeads.jpgIf 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 … Read More ...

Free Cord Samples

May 13, 2008 by heather powers

buna.jpgFREE SAMPLES!! Black Bunacord Necklace/Bracelet cord from IC Moore Company.
2 meters (6 ft) each: 2mm & 3 mm Black Bunacord + O rings.  No Purchase required.

Email name, mailing address, city, state, zip
to [email protected]. (Allow 4 … Read More ...

Cover Tins

April 23, 2008 by heather powers

A few examples of what polymer clay artists have created recycling tins. 

For the basic directions to cover a tin visit Desiree’s tutorial.

Flickr Photo Credits:
1.
snake tin, 2. Carved relief on candy tin, 3. Collaged … Read More ...

Earth-Friendly Ways with Polymer Clay

April 22, 2008 by heather powers

I know Polymer Clay gets a bad rap on earth day, so do cars, but most of us drive one. So how can you be green and a polymer clay artist and make sure that your use of polymer clay … Read More ...

Tool Heaven @ Whole Lotta Whimsy!

April 17, 2008 by heather powers

kt058.jpgWow, have you been to Whole Lotta Whimsy?  What a tool section! Among other very cool offerings: a very artsy collection of stamps, molds, cutters and texturing tools.  OH, I want to shop!!!

And while you are shopping … Read More ...

New Polymer Clay Forum

April 16, 2008 by heather powers

projectpolymer.jpgProject Polymer is a new place for clay enthusiast to meet up online.  You can win $25 from one of their sponsors for helping get the word out! Visit the forum here for details.

[tags]polymer clay, forums, creativity, crafts[/tags]… Read More ...

Studio by Sculpey Review

April 15, 2008 by heather powers

Studio by Sculpey

is the new formula of clay that has been on the market for a few months now.

It’s received some mixed reviews. Depending on what projects you are working on or what brand of clay you use, … Read More ...

My Inspiration Board

April 14, 2008 by heather powers

Here is my inspiration wall above my clay workspace.  Click on the image to see the notes.  I left some space to add in a few larger images later.

Libby Mills has been interviewing polymer clay artists and featuring their … Read More ...

Polymer Clay Inspiration Boards

April 11, 2008 by heather powers

jessstudio2.JPGSo what does every good polymer clay work space need?  Well besides a work surface, tools, lighting and storage, one essential element to a creative space in an inspiration board!

What is this?  It’s a place to hang things that … Read More ...

Need a Challenge?

April 9, 2008 by heather powers

challenges.jpgHere are 3 online creativity challenges to get your muse a-stirrin’:

The Art Bead Scene’s monthly theme is April’s Youthful Spirit.  Submit your jewelry creations featuring art beads that interpret this theme.  Each week one artist will be chosen as … Read More ...

Polymer Clay Pod People

April 8, 2008 by heather powers

podpeople.jpg Okay, no one has switched bodies with your favorite polymer clay artists, but thanks to Allison Lee at Craft Cast you can listen to amazing interviews with some of the tops names in polymer clay. 

I recently discovered Craft … Read More ...

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