I found this great little video on YouTube by Aniko of My Mandarin Ducky. www.mandarin-duck.com She has wonderful videos on polymer clay and a great Etsy shop with polymer clay tutorials. Check it out this video on how to make textures using a ball stylus. There are 50 designs!
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While you are out holiday shopping you might find this info interesting when you buy gold. Of course from Rio Grand! Mark Nelson describes the different colors you can achieve using various gold alloys. Plus he talks about the different types of gold plating and the legal definition of Vermeil. Thanks to Martha for suggesting
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Last night I heard a wonderful lecture by Paul Koudounaris PhD. author of Empire of Death and his new book Heavenly Bodies, Spectacular Jeweled Skeletons. Who knew these wonderful masterpieces existed? I was first introduced to Paul’s work when I stumbled upon his first book Empire of Death last year in the book shop at
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Hey everyone. The lovely Kate Richbourg is hosting Bob Burket in her studio for a two day wax working workshop. This is a great opportunity to learn from a master! Bob’s work is fantastic! This is one class I have to take! Hope to see you there. Click on this link to register. PLUS Check
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Thinking about going to the BABE! Show in Oakland? Well here is a coupon! With the extra cash you might be able to buy a couple more beads! If you are at the show come up stairs to the classrooms and drop by and say hi! If you come during lunch we can chat plus
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The Bay Area Bead Extravaganza is right around the corner. There are still a few seats available in both of my classes. Sign up today to ensure your place. Stop by and see me during lunch and check out some of my new designs for sale. See you at BABE! Sign up today at the
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I’ve been asked if students can make a different frame design for the Evil Eye Rings Class that I’m going to be teaching at BABE! this year. OF COURSE YOU CAN! I welcome it! One of the best parts about teaching is seeing the different ways students interpret the information that they learn. So feel
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Metal Clay – Yes, No.. Maybe? Ask the Mystic Pendulum! November 17, Sunday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Description: In this day long metal clay class you could get all of your questions answered with the Mystic Pendulum, and learn the secrets it contains.You’ll
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Metal Clay – Protection From the Evil Eye Ring by Patrik Kusek Saturday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Sign up today at the B.A.B.E Show site Description: In this day long metal clay class you’ll learn how to protect yourself from the evil eye
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Metal Clay – Protection From the Evil Eye Ring by Patrik Kusek Saturday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Sign up today at the B.A.B.E Show site Description: In this day long metal clay class you’ll learn how to protect yourself from the evil eye
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I’ll be in New Orleans next month to teach a Rio Grande PMC certification class. This is a whole new certification program with updates and new projects! This new program has been only taught few times and will not officially be announced until later this year. The new certification includes PMC Sterling — 2 new
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As usual I’m so very excited to see the work of the Woodland Chic Design Team. This week is no exception. Lora gave us a wonderful example of how to take a commercially produced texture and modify it to make it more customized. By doing this she was able to compose the different design elements
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Metal Clay – Protection From the Evil Eye Ring by Patrik Kusek Saturday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Description: In this day long metal clay class you’ll learn how to protect yourself from the evil eye by making a ring of pure silver. You’ll
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This week’s featured artist is Donna Penoyer. I love Donna’s creativity. I often tell my students that there are 3 “C’s” when designing new jewelry, 1) Concept 2) Creativity and 3) Craftsmanship. Her work simply sings! Ok her work also literally sings! Donna is known as “The Whistle Lady” and true to form she created
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When I asked artists to be on my Woodland Chic Design Team I knew they would produce beautiful pieces, but I was pleasantly surprised with some of the unique solutions artist came up. When I asked Paula, she immediately took the challenge to heart. She created this wonderful locket. While simple at first glance, this
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This weeks featured artist is Tracey Spurgin! Tracey is a smiling beam of light when she walks into any room! I love her energy! I was so happy that she joined the Woodland Chic Design Team. For you lucky metal clay artists in the UK, Tracey owns CraftWorx. Check out her great school and learn
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Lora Hart has been an influence in my life from the first time I heard her speak at the PMC Conference in Purdue so many years ago. Not in a hands on way, but just by being her lovely herself. I was new to metal clay and was devouring everything the metal clay community had
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This weeks featured artist is Donna Lewis! I’ve admired Donna’s work for some time now and I was so thrilled that she joined the Woodland Chic Design Team. Donna’s creative take on the task was to make a mold from the texture plate. By making a mold of the Woodland Chic Texture plate she was
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