When "Brocade Collection" purses met "Moon Rock" beads - Polymer Clay Playtime

Floral Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads - Combined into a zippered purse

life has a funny way sneaking up on you.
I find it more and more difficult to find time to do my favourite things these days (blogging, claying more).
Becoming a vegan 3 months ago (along with 2 family members) demands its adjusting and more kitchen time.
I lost 10 kg due to this change and added physical activity to strengthen my muscles and body.
Being 43 demands maintenance!... :)
Too bad we have only 24 hours a day (or maybe we're lucky to have just 24?)...you'll decide.

BUT!
I did have the opportunity to work with clay the previous weekend, with a wonderful group of ladies from the Netherlands - Skyscraper beads and Brocade-Cosmic purses.

New Samples were created to adjust the combination and techniques mix. 

I called it "When Brocade Collection purses met Moon Rock beads", adding flowers and other inclusions. 

It's incredible how fun it is to mix tutorials, blend materials, "stir" techniques and create a completely different project every time - chalks, paints, pastes, powders, eye shadows, sponges, oil pastels, with just a bit of imagination (and trial) it all combine in a perfect harmony.

Don't be afraid to experiment!

The Dutch guild ladies were so creative with their Skyscraper & Cosmic Brocade purses projects, 4 different surface effects were introduced in the class and each student took her favourite technique and created a purse out of it (or 2, or 3!).

As always my classes are free of boundaries. 

I love to see how my students take a technique or an idea to their own creative voice. Even the same materials, instructions and steps, looks different in any artist hand. (Don't tell anyone but sometimes I see my students creativity and ask myself "how I didn't think of that?!" ;) 

You're welcome to lean back and take a look at the students gallery also in Facebook - Here 

https://www.facebook.com/iris.mishly/media_set?set=a.10152539732322968.1073741844.608452967&type=1

and here - https://www.facebook.com/iris.mishly/media_set?set=a.10152508386362968.1073741843.608452967&type=1

See you soon!

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CLASS SAMPLES

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Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads -
Combined into a zippered purse

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads -
Combined into a zippered purse 

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads -
Combined into a zippered purse

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads -
Combined into a zippered purse 

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads -
Combined into a zippered purse

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads -
Combined into a zippered purse

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads - Inside

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads -
Combined into a zippered purse 

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads - Combined into a zippered purse 

Moon Rocks Polymer Clay Beads - Combined into a zippered purse

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STUDENTS WORK

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Polymer Clay Moon Rock Beads inside the oven 

The Complete collection of the polymer clay Moon Rocks purses

Skyscraper beads - polymer clay by Pris Wijnberg

Skyscraper beads - polymer clay beads by Rian Schreuder-Sanderse 

Skyscraper beads - polymer clay beads by Pris Wijnberg 

Skyscraper beads - polymer clay beads by Alexa Axart

Polymer clay DiscChic jewelry - Mystery revealed! FREE polymer clay tutorial and video

DiscChic jewellery by Iris Mishly

Secrets aren't meant to stay secrets - right?
At least not when you're teaching and sharing it with the polymer clay community :)

Back when I started my DiscChic jewellery, I wasn't imagining the curiosity these beads will create.

The DiscChic jewellery were created using reused computer components. 

I discovered them accidentally.

An associate showed me several aluminium parts disassembled, he planned to discard them for recycling so I instantly told him i'll ensure they'll be reused in the most outstanding method!! 

In my polymer clay studio! :)

Right after collecting all of them, I started creating jewelry from them.

Their “bezel-like” qualities made them ideal for creating beads & being made of metal made them best to combine with polymer clay.

In addition, their “donut-like” form was fantastic for stringing them in exciting innovative techniques.

The DiscChic tutorial was a hit when it was published several years ago.

Until recently I've kept my components mysterious, however, I'm prepared to reveal my personal little secret and be pleased to see your designs, having fun with these interesting findings.

Who knows, right after viewing my online video you might find a treasure concealed in your office drawers.

So, what exactly are these discs?

Well, they're aluminum discs concealed within 3.25 computer floppy discs,

Yes, those no longer to be found in personal computers, the ones we used a long time ago prior to Dvds or USB flash drives.

Want to see more?
Click here to see the full post, video and a speedy demonstration on how to use them.
I already got dozen responses letting me know so many people still save them and happy to give them a new purpose!
http://www.polypediaonlineexpress.com/how-to-polymer-clay-discchic-jewelry-behind-the-scenes/

Thank you also Cynthia Tinnaple for featuring my jewellery in PCD!
http://polymerclaydaily.com/2014/10/02/polymer-tell-all/

Have fun and go get some discs!

Polymer Clay DiscChic beads and findings - Flakes technique

Polymer Clay DiscChic beads and findings

Polymer Clay DiscChic beads and findings - retro extruded canes technique

Polymer Clay DiscChic beads and findings - Saturn Galaxy bracelet

http://www.polypediaonlineexpress.com/how-to-polymer-clay-discchic-jewelry-behind-the-scenes/

See you soon with new pictures of new class samples :)