My Tropical Leaves Tutorial was featured in this Etsy Treasury. Jackie from The Pleasant Pheasant is curator of this treasury, thanks Jackie.
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27 videos, step by step, beginner cane workshop
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jennifer rose
Just finished this first workshop on how to make canes, and I must say I learned so much. This is exactly what I have been looking for, someone who could explain cane making in a step by step that process that I could replicate. I watched the videos, went into my studio and began to create all of the canes Alice showed. I finally have results I can be proud of, and I say thank you so much for doing this workshop. My only question now is when do we get more workshops. If you are only going to take one online class let it be this workshop. Thank you Alice for your hard work, and your dedication to helping others learn the joys of polymer clay.  Member IPCA |
 Pen and Ink Zentangle I got sidetracked last night, I was working on the orange necklace from the day before and put the beads in the oven. I had to wait anyway and started working on some bracelets that were waiting for me to draw on them with ink. I finished this one and one with chickens, yes chickens, go figure. Once I got started I just couldn’t stop. I’ve listed this one in my Etsy shop and will list the chickens soon.
This is a cane I made several months ago. It was like the cane I made in burgundies and olive greens for my bud or pod necklace. I wasn’t crazy about the orange for another buds necklace, so it has just been sitting waiting to become something. I decided to use it for another cluster necklace, I think the color will be just right for a dark blouse. Black maybe or brown. So this is the first step, slicing the cane and baking. I hoped to get more done today, but it was one of those days. But I did make some pretty great southwest chicken in my crockpot. So it was a good day. If you want to make this perfect for a cold day crock pot dish here’s what you do. Throw in one can of Rotel’s (diced tomatoes and chili peppers) add some to taste cayenne pepper Lay some chicken on top and cook on high for 6 or 7 hours. Bone the chicken and shred. Serve in a beautiful bowl over yellow rice. Yum! Necklace to be continued, supper all gone.
I made the canes, baked, put together the necklace and two bracelets in one day and baked them and wore them that night. I LOVE that about polymer clay. The instant gratification. You know the famous line, “oh this old thing” when someone compliments someone about what they are wearing? Well that’s what I feel like when they ask, “where did you get that?” and I say “Oh this, I made it today” Play with clay, that’s what I say!  Fishing Swivel Necklace I bought some three way fishing swivels a long time ago while I was searching a local store for things to use with my clay work. I thought maybe some day I could use these swivels and today was the day. I can’t show you a picture of the swivel because everything is already attached. I want to buy more and when I do I’ll take pictures before I use them. But they’re cool because they have three loops and by attaching polymer clay to each loop, then to a cord, you end up with an easy to do cluster of color. I can’t wait to try some other designs this way.  Swivel Necklace More work to be done on this technique, but I’m wearing this necklace tonight to the 3rd annual Wine Tasting. I have sausage and mushrooms on the stove now, my donation to the Italy table. I also donated some of my work and hope they bring a nice price in the silent auction.
 Catbleu Just for fun, this little guy was fun and easy. Canes and shapes combined to make this 3D figure. I think I’m going to attach a loop in the top of his head so he can be an ornament, hang from a rearview mirror, become a fan pull or whatever comes to mind.  Bib Necklace - Polymer Clay From this bib necklace to my tutorials on Profile Face Canes and Tropical Leaves, everything in my Etsy Shop is on sale for 25% off on Nov. 29th 2010. From 9am to 9pm Eastern Standard Time. I wanted to thank my blog readers, Facebook, Etsy and Flickr friends for the support I’ve experienced over the last few years. I enjoy being able to share what I do with you all and treasure the friendships I’ve made. To receive your 25% discount On Monday, Nov. 29th from 9am to 9pm simply choose the items you want in add them to your shopping cart then enter the code below at check out. POLYMERCLAYETC2010CM I hope your Holidays are bright and you get everything you’re dreaming of. But most of all, that you are surrounded by those you love. Thanks to you all…..big hugs and kisses for the holidays. (this bracelet is on sale too)  Lips I hope everyone here in the states had a fabulous Thanksgiving, I know I did. I’ve been featured in several Etsy Treasuries and wanted to show them here. I know I’m several days late with this post, but I’ve been busy having fun. Thanks so much to HiGirls, Lisa featured my work in two treasuries. First was my Funky Girlfriend Business Card Holder in PCAGOE gift guide and second was my Queen of it all ornament in Ornamental.
Now, back to work for me.  Illustration card Today in the mail…..or UPS I received a package with my illustration made into a card. I’m excited. What fun this is. I’ve listed them in my Etsy Shop. You can buy them one at a time or in groups. While I was waiting for the cards to come, I started playing around with some paper bags I had and painted some girls to add to my Etsy Shop too.  Girlfriend Gift Bag So I decided to include this bag with 4 of the cards. Fun! I made so many bags, I was having the best time. So now I’m adding single bags as well in my shop.
I’ve been busy, but “The Big T ” is coming and I’ll be gone for days before so this year I’m leaving it up to my husband and the kids, I’ll be home in time to eat. (first year I’ve ever done this, but a girlfriends get away is calling………and I just can’t help it…….. P.S. my “kids” are grown ups……and coming home for the holidays. I read this post again and it sounded like I was leaving my little kids to fend for themselves, so I thought I’d clear that up for those that don’t know me.  Balancing Act This week-end, I continued to stick to my resolve to begin (and complete, hopefully) projects that I have been thinking of for what seems like forever. This project is actually at least 7 years in my head. This is figure #1 in a series of 8.
I bought them and donated them to the cause. I left the art league for a couple of years around 2004 and didn’t return until 2006. While cleaning and sorting, I came across them in a box on a shelf. A volunteer said, “We have no idea what they are or what to do with them.” I laughed and decided nothing was ever going to happen with them there, so a took them home with me a create those figures in my head.
I had to cut off her nose to spite her face and build a new one. It ended up a tad bit bigger and not quite as nice, but I save her I happy to say. Then next baking I remembered to cover her nose with polyfil after first heat setting with my heat gun. I’m still playing around with what will be inside the beveled glass, but I just wanted to get her picture up and start another one. Practice, practice, practice. Thanks for stopping by today. |
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