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If you are looking for an interesting way to set stones in metal clay and if you are a subscriber to Art Jewelry Magazine check my article. It’s a this link http://art.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/Projects/Subscriber%20Projects/2011/09/Frame%20stones%20in%20Metal%20Clay%20Bezels.aspx Also I still have room in my classes at the Bead and Button Show. Sign up today. Intro to PMC, Nest Rings, Shrine […]
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Yesterday I walked out to get the mail and was pleasantly surprised. It was a postcard from Rio Grande promoting PMC Sterling featuring my ring was in my mailbox!! Sooo cool! It’s always so exciting to see my work in print and on the web! Of course I knew that they were going to be
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By request of Kathleen at Chain Weavers. If you have ever wanted to make your own custom texture stamps for metal clay or polymer clay here is an inexpensive, yet perfect solution! If this looks familiar it’s the same eraser that we use in the Rio Rewards PMC Certification Course. Carves smoothly, is compact and
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It was a great time here in Albuquerque! We were very productive and I’m looking forward to spending some time at home. While I was at the airport I bumped into Tim and Terry. The subject of the PMC Conference came up and Tim reminded me of one the first ever PMC Spoon making race!
Looking forward to the PMC Conference! Read More »
Day two What a great way to start the morning with this fun and creative group. Willing to humor me with my jazz hands request! Spent the morning working with these guys. I’m so lucky to have them in my life! Special appearance by Mark Nelson, you might have seen him on Baubles and Beads.
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Hi everyone! I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been on the road teaching. My goal this next trip is to learn how to email photos directly to the blog! That should make my plane rides more productive. A HUGE thank you to Spring Beads in Houston, Texas. www.springbeads.com We had a great time
Thank you Houston, thank you Scottsdale! Read More »
Hi everyone, By request from Michelle and for those who missed my virtual book signing and metal clay tip event on CraftCast, here is the video!. In it is my new technique for making granulation effects with micro beads, mold compound and metal clay! Check out the video and let me know what you think!
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You are invited to a demo on the world of textures! March 24 I’ll be doing a free demo at Spring Beads everyone is welcome. It should be a fun time and I love sharing new things! PLUS I’ll be talking about my new book and doing a book signing. Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry
Houston Area! Book signing and metal clay demo Read More »
Textures, textures everywhere. This video shows something I found at the craft store that I can use as a texture. Also speaking of textures. Check out my friend Catherine Witherell’s Texture Tuesday’s Facebook page. “Like it” it’s pretty cool. [wpvideo M3Nij7tv]
Another texture for metal clay or polymer Read More »
Order Today! Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended and save 29% for Leap Year. Good from now until the end of the day Feb 29 2012 11:59 PM To get this special price you must order from www.lulu.com enter code LEAPYEAR to get the 29% off. Thanks! Patrik
Woodland Chic Leap Year Sale save 29% Read More »
Yesterday I presented a demo to my local metal clay guild. It was great to see everyone again and also wonderful to see so many new faces! A big thanks to Penelope and Judy for organizing and promoting! The topics included an overview of textures and how to create custom textures. Plus an easy method
SFBay Silver Clay Group and metal clay granulation effects Read More »
This is a follow up to an earlier post on patina. On the Brynmorgen Press website Tim has included a wonderful resource section. Among the great tools, you can download different patina recipe posters that supplement the video. This is a great resource! Go to this site right now and download them, then buy the
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For those of you who attended the CraftCast event, thank you so much! Some of you have asked about the cuff that I featured. The cuff is made of FastFire BronzClay using my current favorite texture tool. The textured rolling pin from Aftosa. Find it at this link www.aftosa.com Also inquiring minds asked about the
Thanks CraftCasters, plus patina and patterns Read More »
Don’t miss tonight’s free demo on www.craftcast.com. 5 of us are going to demo our favorite tools! There are going to be TONS of prizes as well, plus a few tips and tricks for metal clay, polymer clay and jewelry making. You don’t want to miss this one. Sign up now to avoid the rush.
CraftCast free demo cuff template for metal clay Read More »
I’m so very excited. I just saw that Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended was ranked #7 in the top 10 Craft and Hobby section of Lulu! Thanks to everyone who bought a copy!
Exciting news! Today my book is ranked in the top 10! Read More »
My friend Carson came over today to work on his blog. As we sat and discussed his blog we talked not only of functionality but of the design. I’m reminded that the fundamentals of good design are true across most mediums. Concepts like contrast, color choices, texture all play important roles in the design decisions
Design concepts are the same for everyone and so is posture. Read More »
You can only have so much slip, then what? I found this technique a couple of years ago for reconstituting metal clay and I love it! I recommend it to all my students. I used to HATE reconstituting old dried metal clay projects that didn’t work out. The main reason was because I didn’t have
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