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Thursday, April 29, 2010
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
DIY Sunday: Tutorials, Molds, Kits and More
beadcomber.artfire.com has the shop for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. From a variety of different tutorials and molds to kits and buttons, cabochons and more.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Favorite Tool: Spatula
By Tamed.artfire.com
The two tools I use most often for sculpting are what I've dubbed my spatula. It came in a pack of three double ended plastic tools.
I use it for blending and smoothing body parts and appliques. The length is good for large areas and the tip for smaller spaces. I even use it for smoothing eye lids. I also use it to shape certain ears by moulding the clay around the end of it and I also use it to create definition in muscle bone structure etc. I find it useful because it's hard unlike a lot of the pricey rubber tipped tools, but not pointy like a knitting needle (often recommended for smoothing)
My other tool that I can't be without is actually an embossing tool. I know nothing about embossing, so I can't tell you what it's supposed to be used for but it has two little metal balls on each end and it is perfect for making eye holes, and making paw pads with. I also use it for defining facial features.
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The two tools I use most often for sculpting are what I've dubbed my spatula. It came in a pack of three double ended plastic tools.
I use it for blending and smoothing body parts and appliques. The length is good for large areas and the tip for smaller spaces. I even use it for smoothing eye lids. I also use it to shape certain ears by moulding the clay around the end of it and I also use it to create definition in muscle bone structure etc. I find it useful because it's hard unlike a lot of the pricey rubber tipped tools, but not pointy like a knitting needle (often recommended for smoothing)
My other tool that I can't be without is actually an embossing tool. I know nothing about embossing, so I can't tell you what it's supposed to be used for but it has two little metal balls on each end and it is perfect for making eye holes, and making paw pads with. I also use it for defining facial features.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
For Mom
intothedawn - CreativeCritters - craftybabyhope - valeriesstuff
Butterscotch_Grove - ColtPixy - gingerbells - 2goodclaymates
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Favorite Tool: Scale Calculator
by ColtPixy
I am currently focusing on miniatures and making them to scale is very important to me.
Because of this I would have to say that along with rulers and my digital caliper my favorite tool is a Hobby Calculator at Jim's Dollhouse Pages.
If you follow the directions at the bottom of his page you can even use it when not online.
It is easy to use, converts to many different scales and has been very useful to me.
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I am currently focusing on miniatures and making them to scale is very important to me.
Because of this I would have to say that along with rulers and my digital caliper my favorite tool is a Hobby Calculator at Jim's Dollhouse Pages.
If you follow the directions at the bottom of his page you can even use it when not online.
It is easy to use, converts to many different scales and has been very useful to me.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Favorite Technique: Layering
Written by SassyClayCreations
I guess my favorite technique would have to be layering. I love to add things to the main piece to give it a three dimensional look.
I had not realized that until I started looking at what I have been making. Covering votive holders with clay is good, but I started adding more layers to make things a bit more interesting. More colors, and textures too. Sometimes I add some seed beads for interest and the unexpected. And I texture a lot too, adding lots of detail.
It took a while for me to get here and that is half the fun of working with polymer clay.
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I guess my favorite technique would have to be layering. I love to add things to the main piece to give it a three dimensional look.
I had not realized that until I started looking at what I have been making. Covering votive holders with clay is good, but I started adding more layers to make things a bit more interesting. More colors, and textures too. Sometimes I add some seed beads for interest and the unexpected. And I texture a lot too, adding lots of detail.
It took a while for me to get here and that is half the fun of working with polymer clay.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
DIY Sunday: Planning Ahead
Do not stress yourself out this winter by waiting until the last minute to make Christmas gifts. Get a head start with beads by PositivelyCharmingThings.artfire.com
Saturday, April 10, 2010
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