[wpvideo 9YI3hXY7] This video shows how to make a 2 sided texture plate using 2 part silicon mold compound. You can use this texture plate for polymer and metal clay.
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su01kns9pYE] This video is from a segment that I did on CraftCast.com with Alison Lee. It shows how to make granulation like effects out of microbeads and two-part mold compound. For more info on CraftCast visit www.craftcast.com
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Christmas is a double edged sword. I love decorating the house with all the trimmings, but I really don’t like having to drag out all of the dusty boxes down from the rafters of the garage, unpacking everything, hauling them into the house. I just like the fun stuff. Arranging and making beautiful vignettes. Making
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Excited to be on CraftCast next week. I’ll show you how to make a cool new texture PLUS you’ll get a preview of my new book AND we’ll be giving away prizes. Tune in to www.craftcast.com See you on-line!
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…to be revealed during my Virtual Book Signing and Cocktail Party on CraftCast. OK kids, If you haven’t already done so sign up for my free virtual book signing and cocktail party. I’ll be revealing one of my secret tips and yes it involves this stuff. Do you know what it is?
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I’m always hunting for unusual things. One of my favorite things to do it check out garage sales, flea markets and tag sales. This past weekend I went to the Alameda Flea Market. http://alamedapointantiquesfaire.com. It’s hard to me to actually go to this flea market as I usually teach classes on the weekend. But last
Two Part Silicon mold compound has a variety of uses. Molds can be made from just about anything, of course my favorites are sticks, leaves, and other natural items. However, you can make molds of antique buttons, old toy parts, and even potato chips, the list is endless! [wpvideo 9YI3hXY7] If you are interested in
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Metal Clay Repairs and Touch Ups pdf One of the many benefits to working with metal clay is the ability to correct mistakes. These step-by-step directions will have you covering your mistakes wisely. Click on the link above to download the pdf.
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[wpvideo teHZ8ysc] There are many ways to fire metal clay, each has its advantages. This video will give you a quick overview of the 3 ways that I use in my studio. The best way, of course, is the kiln. It offers the most accurate way to fire metal clay pieces and offers the control
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Basic Metal Clay Tools If you are new to metal clay you’ll need tools! See the image above for your list of tools suitable for metal clay. Click on the link above to download the image and the list of basic metal clay tools. Of course, there are always LOTS more fun tools to buy,
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On page 23 of Woodland Chic I talk about one of my favorite techniques. Faux Bois. These are some examples of Faux Bois on some of my jewelry designs. However, Faux Bois has been around for quite some time. I even have faux bois wood molding ( I know it sounds redundant ) in my
I love just about anything visual. When I was younger I fell in love with photography. I was so thrilled to get my first camera. A Yashika 35mm. I would develop my own film and even had a little mini darkroom set up in the closet. When I was an art director, photography was a
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Sometimes it’s great just to see unique things. Often times it can give you ideas to use for your next projects. I was recently interviewed for Fusion Newsletter for the PMC Guild about inspiration. They asked where do I find inspiration? Well for me it can strike me just about anywhere.
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This is a repost of a presentation that I did for the PMC Conference in 2o10. The presentation was on brainstorming and creativity. Brainstorming Presentation. If you are stuck and need a little creative boost check out the PDF of the presentation. The PDF version are slides from the presentation and no sound or narration. But
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The last of tutorials for Aftosa are now up and loaded on the Aftosa website. Visit www.aftosa.com to see them. The tutorials range from beginning to more advanced techniques. Learn how to use a simple drinking glass to shape your jewelry into a graceful curve. Learn how deconstruct a rubber stamp to make it your own. Learn
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Now on to the next 10 challenges. The Masters Registry www.mastersregistry.com is a fantastic program. One of the many reasons I am participating is to break out my my creative comfort zone. To try out new techniques and ideas that I’ve been meaning to tackle but, for some reason or another, I haven’t had the inclination
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Tonya just posted the latest round of tutorials at www.wholelottawhimsey.com I’m so very happy with the outcome. It was fun to finally work with enamels again and to use the scraffito method. Check it out! http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2010/04/design-challenge-13-patrik-kusek.html#more
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