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 :)

Polymeri Online 10.5.14 | Portugal's polymer colors, Personalised cutlery, Summer-is-here ice cream pen tutorial, Bicycle tires stamps and my new PPE website launching soon

Bokwus polymer clay jewelry

Bokwus - Susana Alves has her own  accessories store in Lisbon, Portugal (if I understood the translation correctly) and uses polymer clay in a wide variety of colours and geometric ethnic designs together with embroidery polymer.
Her jewellery designs are alive and vibrant and her keychain collection is so lovely.
With 69K Facebook fans I am sure her style is very much loved.
https://www.facebook.com/bokwus?fref=photo
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Bokwus

Speaking of polymer clay embroidery, here is a quick 2 minutes video (although this work is not considered quick at all!!) showing you the process and patience it requires.
Love the music ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=8vccfxVH_xg
Mo Clay offered many polymer clay video tutorials in her channel including spiderman cane, ghost and halloween bat cane.

Rada's fun polymer clay personalised cutlery

Serbian artist Rada Danilovic's Etsy shop is full of cute and colourful personalised cutlery.
Since early childhood she learned from her mother, grandmother and aunts all about the handmade work - sewing, knitting and crocheting.  In her profession she is an agricultural engineer but life took her in a creative path and in the past 10 years she is working as an interior and furniture designer.

When becoming a mother, she discovered a new medium - polymer clay. 

Her designs are happy, colourful and fun. You could find a set for each mood or theme!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RadArtaDesign

Polyform free polymer clay ice-cream pen tutorial

Polyform people are doing a lot of marketing these days, promoting their new tools and materials which look very attractive and appealing... Yum!
They have announced the new Souffle clay and many other tools we'd be happy to add to our studio.
Here is one of the tutorials I found in their newly designed website demonstrating a fun ice-cream theme for a pen. So cute!
Add this one to your activities list during kids summer vacation!
http://www.sculpey.com/project/pluffy-ice-cream-cone-pen/

Use your old bicycle tires to create stamps!

What would you do with your old bicycle tires? trow them away? No!
Use them to create stamps!
In this super cool project you can cut pieces of old bicycle tires, adhere them onto a wooden stamp or block and stamp polymer clay with it!
This is the coolest idea, thank you Michele Beschen for posting this and to Anke Humpert for posting this in her FB!
http://www.borganic.net/blog/?p=4531

ta daaaam.....

Next weeks' post will finally reveal what the sign on the right means - PPE, Plus freebies and a poll.
Any idea what PPE stands for?
My new website is ready for launch, if you want to be the first to see it (i'd be happy to hear your reviews as well), email me to imishly[at]gmail.com and I will send you the link.
You can also join PolyPediaOnline mailing list to be notified about it.

See u soon!

Polymeri Online 25.6.11 | Pumpkin Beads, Ribbon Bracelet, Norwegian PC and Recycled Labyrinth

A cool fun and free tutorial by Slovenian artist Roberta Mohar for her wonderful pumpkin beads!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/58625130/Robertine-bu%C4%8Dke-navodila

http://robertam.blogspot.com/2011/06/robertine-bucke-navodila-za-izdelavo.html

UK artist Hazel Ward started making polymer clay beads in 2009 after finding, like many of us, that she prefer to use artisan handmade beads in her jewelry designs.

Most of her art is based on millefiori canes, look at this ribbon style bracelet, and her blog is full of wonderful posts and tips for all us polymer clay lovers

http://allthosethingsandtheotherstoo.blogspot.com/2011/01/polymer-clay-tips.html

and this one is definitely for all addicted PC people -

http://allthosethingsandtheotherstoo.blogspot.com/2009/06/polymer-clay-addiction.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/continuumdesigns/

http://www.continuumdesigns.co.uk/index.html

Christel Jensen is a Norwegian, married mother of two grown up girls. She has been claying since the 90-ties and written several craft books in norwegian, but that was a long time ago. Currently she is very busy building a new home and is excited about making a new studio in it!

You can find some of her miniature tutorials in Youtube - mini polymer teapots and cupcakes and jewelry in her blog.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ChristelJensen

http://www.polymerart.blogspot.com/

This Fimo labyrinth using a CD case from Teri of Giddy Giddy for kids is a wonderful example of reuse and recycling. She shares several versions of maze styles, and I imagine kids would have fun coming up with their own as well! a summer vacation project!

http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2011/05/project-85-cd-case-labyrinth.html

Mystery revealed - Disc-Chic Jewelry!

Finally! the Mystery revealed!

Only 50 lucky people will know how to create my one-of-a-kind Disc-Chic jewelry - Be one of them!

All the secrets you wanted to know about my one-of-a-kind Disc-Chic jewelry are offered in a one-of-a-kind kit - tutorial and videos!

http://www.polypediaonline.com/133688/discchic-tutorialset

Today i am revealing my biggest mysteries, Disc-Chic jewelry.

They were featured in many sites, magazines and books and sold as quickly as they are placed on the table.

Their refreshing concept, luxurious style & fancy look is what made them so appealing and very popular.

I really found them by accident, a friend showed me some metal parts taken apart at a tech lab, he wanted to throw them away for recycling, i immediately told him i will make sure they will recycle in the most respectable way!! in my polymer clay studio! :)

Their “bezel-like” characteristics made them perfect for making beads, being made of metal made them perfect to combine with polymer clay, plus, their "donut-like" flat shape are ideal for stringing them in fun creative ways.

Donut beads are a challenge for stringing because of the need to make them lie flat, so i thought of elegant ways to make them into jewelry - All the necessary information on creating these amazing jewel pieces is gathered in a comprehensive all-levels tutorial and step-by-step videos!

It took me 2 years to build a winning jewel piece!

You can make it within 2 hours tops!!

So...Get ready to learn all the secrets and enjoy the "WOW" you'll get from every one looking at it, no one else has it!

To find out what is included in your special Disc-Chic kit sent to your home - click here...

p.s. - This unique offer was never seen before in PolyPediaOnline, THIS is your one opportunity to learn something only 50 people will know... :)

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

Polymeri Online 29.12.08

Last Polymeri for 2008 :)

Alexandra Garnik makes beads, pendants and necklaces of polymer clay, she enhance those pendants with seed beeds which makes them so beautiful.
http://alexandragarnik.etsy.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29200722@N07/

Malt Suger has sweet tasted millefiori goodies - bag hangers, buckles - canes at their best http://www.flickr.com/photos/malt_sugar/sets/72157608706893686/

OrganicOdysseys / Zayit Galefull specializing in Judaic art and polymer clay art fashioned from organic produce, she explores all the wonders of the organic farm through her chosen medium, polymer clay.
http://almostartifacts.etsy.com/
http://organicodysseys.etsy.com/
http://organicodysseys.blogspot.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/organicodysseys/

Rolling beads? why don't you use shampoo bottles as a tool? a great low-budget recycled accessory!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8513681@N07/2864492723/sizes/o/

and speaking of nalette's photostream, check her antiqued items using polymer clay, faux ivory etc..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8513681@N07/

last sweet - Marymade.it - Mary Tempesta, born and grew up in Sydney, Australia and living in Italy for the past 12 years Polymer clay is her passion…it hardly feels like work to her! (and she is so right!) she started working with polymer clay about 13 years ago, she makes animals, dolls and fairies and witches, music boxes, picture frames and jewelery.
http://www.marymade.it/page/4/

Stay tuned for 1st January voting on polymer clay artists guild of etsy january challenge - black and white this time! LOTS of prizes for voters! i will be posting as a reminder :)