Check these Polymer Clay Smooshers' shops for Holiday sales right now.
Free Worldwide shipping & handling until midnight Central time Monday, November 30th. ColtPixy.artfire.com
Free gift to the value of $15 with the purchase of any set. HaffinaCreations.artfire.com
30% off your entire order. Use coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS at checkout. emilyclairecreations.artfire.com
Everything in the store is marked off 20 to 50% at thehippiecouple.artfire.com
25% off your order. Use Coupon code Sassy at checkout. sassyclaycreations.artfire.com
Everything is 20% off at scarlet-impressions.artfire.com
Everything is 10% off. Use coupon code holidays at checkout valeriesstuff.artfire.com
Free Worldwide Shipping in my shop at tooaquarius.artfire.com
10% off everything in the shop, plus November free shipping at Butterscotch_Grove.artfire.com
20% off all items ordered through cyber monday. Use coupon code Turkey Day at checkout HouseMorbid.artfire.com
Free shipping on all orders over $50, along with a free gift. Check shop for additional coupons at yolidesignz.artfire.com
Use coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS at checkout and receive 10% off everything until Dec. 3 at creativecritters.artfire.com
25% off from 27 November through 31 December 2009 Use coupon code HAPPY_HOLLYDAZE at checkout at 2BeadOrNot2Bead.artfire.com
10% off all items. Check shop for coupon for free shipping on all orders over $20 at Gingerbells.artfire.com
10% off all items until 11/30. Use Coupon code, Happy at checkout at RFColorfulCreations.artfire.com
15% off all items in our Holidays Special category. (Coupon code: Merry Christmas )
Chandelier Candle Collars are $10 off.
$10 Gift section -- mix and match any 3 for $25
Please note: this shop will be closed on Saturday only while attending an arts & crafts show. 2goodclaymates.artfire.com
40% off until the end of the day Christmas Day. Use coupon code 40OFF at checkout RoxysRox.artfire.com
Free shipping and free gift through the end of December at artfuldesigns.artfire.com
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Gifts for the Do It Yourself crowd
Do you like to make your own gifts? Have a creative person on your list who would appreciate supplies? Polymer Clay Smooshers have canes, beads, buttons, clasps, handmade molds, tutorials, etc. just for that special someone on your list. This is just a sampling of what we have to offer. Visit the shops linked to your left here to explore even more options.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thankful
Today is Thanksgiving here in the United States. Many people have a tradition to state what they are thankful for.
I am personally thankful to be part of the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild. We have so many talented and wonderful people from all over the world. It has been an honor getting to know them all.
I am personally thankful to be part of the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild. We have so many talented and wonderful people from all over the world. It has been an honor getting to know them all.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Polymer Clay Smooshers Introduce thehippiecouple
What got you interested in polymer clay as a medium?
we were painting and had been for awhile. I told phoenix "man,I wish I could make a painting that I could touch and play with more" about 2 weeks later we seen polymer clay at michaels so we picked some up and started to get deep off in it and have been in love with it ever since.
What inspires you to create?
My mind, I've always had these images in my mind but no real way to get them out exactly as they appear. Now with polymer clay the limits are endless. I can finally show everyone what I see.
Do you have a favorite technique?
No, I try any and everything just to see what happens.
Of everything you have created which is your favorite?
This new framed piece I urge everyone to read the inspiration behind it.
framed polymer clay art
What do you prefer to make out of polymer clay and why?
Framed polymer clay art right now I can move it swirl it and just lose myself in it for hours.
How do you decide what to make?
I sit down and let it happen. I feel I am connecting with an unseen energy when I create. I never have any thing planned I just let whatever wants to come out, come out.
Is there something you wish you could make in clay that you have not yet?
an entire wall piece would be great.
What makes polymer clay a better fit for your products than other mediums?
The way it moves and flows with everything. Life is about finding your flow the point at which you can do or create something without thinking about it. It just flows.
What is your best advice for someone starting out in polymer clay?
Play with it ,enjoy it, let go of all your inhibitions and just see what happens.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Book Review: Polymer Clay Jewelry
This book review is written by Cindi of ClayItAgain.artfire.com
Do you like ethnic jewelry? Well Debbie Jackson's book 'Polymer Clay Jewelry' may be just the book for you.
The book is divided into 5 different chapters with the first one being 'Getting Started' and as usual it's the polymer clay basics for beginners-which tools, supplies, and findings are recommended. A couple of skinner blends are demonstrated, one of which is the rainbow skinner blend. Also, there is a couple of pages about laminating with liquid polymer clay that is very informative.
Moving along to the next chapter, Additives and Embellishments, is for all of you that have a few seashells or feathers laying around....and you know you do :D...this chapter will show you how to put some of those treasures to good use. There is an African brooch, a beautiful feathered hatpin, and a hinged dragonfly pendant.
The next chapter is Textures, and it starts with an oriental fan pin. Then follows a pendant that makes use of the rainbow skinner blend and shows you how to carve a baked polymer clay. Lastly in this chapter is a mokume gane button that is sure to be noticed.
Liquid polymer clay is the next chapter and included is embedded bead earrings, eggshell mosaic brooch, a laminated collage pendant and a faux cloisonne enamel brooch.
Did I mention that each chapter is followed by a gallery of idea projects to get your creative juices flowing? And Debbie doesn't just show you alot of finished projects in these galleries; she also gives pointers and tips on how she achieved different variations of her projects.
The last chapter, and my personal favorite is titled Canes, and it starts with ginkgo leaf earrings. Among the others are a snakeskin bangle, a bengal tiger brooch, a mud cloth pendant that I have been wanting to make, and a sea turtle pendant.
All projects are described very well, have excellent pictures, and all are unique. You will not see these items in other books. I give this book 5 stars out of a possible 5, and will not be putting it back on the shelf until I make that ginkgo leaf cane.
Until next time happy claying :)
Do you like ethnic jewelry? Well Debbie Jackson's book 'Polymer Clay Jewelry' may be just the book for you.
The book is divided into 5 different chapters with the first one being 'Getting Started' and as usual it's the polymer clay basics for beginners-which tools, supplies, and findings are recommended. A couple of skinner blends are demonstrated, one of which is the rainbow skinner blend. Also, there is a couple of pages about laminating with liquid polymer clay that is very informative.
Moving along to the next chapter, Additives and Embellishments, is for all of you that have a few seashells or feathers laying around....and you know you do :D...this chapter will show you how to put some of those treasures to good use. There is an African brooch, a beautiful feathered hatpin, and a hinged dragonfly pendant.
The next chapter is Textures, and it starts with an oriental fan pin. Then follows a pendant that makes use of the rainbow skinner blend and shows you how to carve a baked polymer clay. Lastly in this chapter is a mokume gane button that is sure to be noticed.
Liquid polymer clay is the next chapter and included is embedded bead earrings, eggshell mosaic brooch, a laminated collage pendant and a faux cloisonne enamel brooch.
Did I mention that each chapter is followed by a gallery of idea projects to get your creative juices flowing? And Debbie doesn't just show you alot of finished projects in these galleries; she also gives pointers and tips on how she achieved different variations of her projects.
The last chapter, and my personal favorite is titled Canes, and it starts with ginkgo leaf earrings. Among the others are a snakeskin bangle, a bengal tiger brooch, a mud cloth pendant that I have been wanting to make, and a sea turtle pendant.
All projects are described very well, have excellent pictures, and all are unique. You will not see these items in other books. I give this book 5 stars out of a possible 5, and will not be putting it back on the shelf until I make that ginkgo leaf cane.
Until next time happy claying :)
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
The winner is....
The winner of our door prize was chosen by Random.
Dori's comment on The Masked Knight post was the winning number. She wins the door prize, Masked Jester pendant made by ColtPixy
A huge thanks to everyone who commented! A huge round of applause to all of the participating artists!
Dori's comment on The Masked Knight post was the winning number. She wins the door prize, Masked Jester pendant made by ColtPixy
A huge thanks to everyone who commented! A huge round of applause to all of the participating artists!
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