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 :)

Published in the 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse Book

פרסום בספר - Published in the 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse Book
Originally uploaded by Iris Mishly - איריס משלי.

Finally i got the book by mail!

This great book is all about Artists and crafters that always been recyclers, 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting edge collection of the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. The work in this book ranges from clever and humble personal accessories to unique and important large-scale works of art, including paper art, fashion, jewelry, housewares, interiors, and installations.

My Disc chic necklace is included too!
what a great inspiration book by Garth Johnson!

http://www.amazon.com/1000-Ideas-Creative-Reuse-Restyle/dp/1592535402

BLACK AND WHITE challenge of Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy (PCAGOE)

It's 2009! i woke up in a new year :)

let us pray that it will be the best year ever, full of GREAT adventures and experiences!

If you've got some good 2009 energy, please take the time and vote for the BLACK AND WHITE challenge of Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy (PCAGOE)!

This month i am presenting my "i wish i..." necklace, which is made of black, white and grey metalic polymer clay stamped with some my heart's wishes, the clay was embedded in my recycled computer aluminum discs, it is 2 sided, so it can be changed in a second and you have a whole new look!

In 2009 i wish i...

dream the pinkest dreams

laugh as if every minute is funny and joyfull

believe that all wrong can be fixed

love my beloved and my friends

smile as if every day is a miracle

dance even if i do it in my own living room :)

have a great 2009!

http://pcagoe.com/2009/01/01/black-and-white-challenge-vote-here
/lot's of good prizes for our voters!

In 2009 i wish i...

In 2009 i wish i...

dream the pinkest dreams
laugh as if every minute is funny and joyfull
believe that all wrong can be fixed
love my beloved and my friends
smile as if every day is a miracle
dance even if i do it in my own living room :)

have a great 2009!

This is my entry for the PCAGOE January Challenge themed black and white.
I used pearled polymer clay (premo), aluminum discs, The necklace is 2 sided so it can be weared in both sides, black, white and grey shades.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6521940

Go to http://www.pcagoe.com/ jan.1-7 to vote for your favorite!

Disc Chic

As some of you probably know, i am working as a part time web designer in a computing division. As so i am surrounded with geek and computer stuff, so i figured, why won't i use them to create art? This is a great opportunity for recycling too, take apart an old keyboard, mother board, anything, well, I started collecting aluminum metal round discs.
i LOVE the mix of metal and polymer clay and HAD to do something with them. The result is Disc Chic colar, i am wearing this one with a black outfit and nothing else needed ;) it's a little similar to the felt designes i saw somewhere and the good thing is - any technique can fit in those and possibilites are endless!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/irismishly/3100883874/

what can we do with a clay gun?

How about some extruded collection of projects?
or, what can we do with a clay gun?

Here are some great projects for a start, feel free to add more in your comments!

Extrudinary tutorials
Polymer clay extruder projects

My PolyPediaOnline "Extrudinary" tutorials! 15 projects to sparkle your imagination, 14 videos in 3 super informative tutorials -
http://www.polypediaonline.com/extrudinary_polymer_clay_tutorial_extruder.html 

A football cane by Miriam Cohen from Israel - in hebrew but you can follow the pictures -

http://img2.tapuz.co.il/forums/1_117937392.doc

More ideas on Extruded Clay by polymerclayexpress.com
http://www.polymerclayexpress.com/mar2001.html

Make your rubber stamp with polymer clay using extruded snakes #1 by
http://artfortheheart.blogspot.com/2007/10/rubberstamps-polymer-clay.html

Make your rubber stamp with polymer clay using extruded snakes #2 by craftygoat - Stamp Your Own Message in Polymer Clay

http://blog.craftygoat.com/2008/03/stamp_your_own_message_in_poly.html

A special way to use clay and making a ooak cracked effect -
http://paroledepate.canalblog.com/archives/2006/11/14/3163137.html

Modeling and Sculpting Tools for Miniaturists By Lesley Shepherd, About.com

http://miniatures.about.com/od/toolsforminiatures/tp/Modeling-Tools-for-Miniatures.htm

Cynthia Tinnaple is demonstrating a great bullseye cane pattern -
http://www.polymerclaydaily.com/dreammachine.html

More from craftygoat - Video: Extruder Basics PLUS Making Coiled Extruder Beads
http://blog.craftygoat.com/2008/06/video_extruder_basics_plus_mak.html

Getting to Know Your Extruder's Discs
http://blog.craftygoat.com/2008/06/extruder_discs_get_to_know.html

Lazy Woman’s Mokume Gane (LWMG) by Barbara Forbes-Lyons

http://penguintrax.com/chatter/?p=113

Braided Clay Bracelet by Nan Roche

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_clay_jewelry/article/0,,HGTV_3238_1378538,00.html

Clay-Gun Quilt Cane Pt. 1 by hedgeapplecraft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW3xU4Ouppg

Fold Over Beads Polymer Clay Filigree Bead Project by Skygrazer

http://www.skygrazer.com/polymerclay/reference/foldoverbeads.htm