Polymeri Online 27.1.13 | Beautiful canes remains necklace, Free scrap cane tutorial, DIY bracelet tower display, Cats everywhere and Life Savers beads samples

Helene's Canes Remains Necklace

Hélène from Les Ethiopiques took the remains of her colorful canes, one of them called "vermicelli" and created this beautiful and impressive neck piece. Such a wonderful game of colors. Her blog is full of her polymer clay experiments and delights.
http://lesethiopiques.over-blog.com/article-onanisme-de-l-ego-112040125.html

Free Scrap Cane Tutorial

Jeanette Kandray published a free tutorial on her website - Free scrap cane. She is using translucent cane ends and scrap.
http://jmkandray.com/tutorials.htm

DIY Bracelet Tower

Another original & stylish DIY display or storage stand for your bracelets was published in Miracle Spyer's blog, She is using an empty room mist fragrance bottle. The previous display was posted in this post

http://onceuponherdream.blogspot.co.il/2013/01/the-decorista-chronicles-diy-bracelet.html

Polymer Cats

Cats as pins, cats as brooches, cats cake toppers and cats families are Francesca's passion. She creates in her free time and loves animals. She is also a digital art lover and creates custom graphic designs and digital cross stitch patterns.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/threelittlecatsshop/

I am still playing, preparing my free demo for CFCF, the LifeSavers beads. Here are some of the photos, the beads are not finished yet, the embroidery stitch is still missing but they look cool like this as well!

Life Savers Beads

Life Savers Beads

Life Savers Beads

Polymeri Online 21.1.13 | "Brave" mix media, Gems and faceted polymer clay, Wild stone tutorial, Tom and the clock, More from my working table

Inspirational Jewelry

Janet olson - ChickieGirlCreations creates beautiful pendants using so many techniques and materials! polymer clay, acrylic paints, inks, pens, sealers, textures, distress and patterns. Her mix media jewelry are all about color, and texture. She mentions she is influenced by nature, and as a result lean toward rustic and distressed designs. She also enjoys art journalism and positive messages interwoven in her art.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChickieGirlCreations
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8823440@N07/

Faceted Polymer and Sterling

Marta Lugo design and creates contemporary jewels by transforming daily objects into jewelry pieces, her recent "Poliedra" collection is her interpretation of gems and faceted stones using sterling silver and polymer clay.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/martalugojewels

Wild Stone Beads Tutorial

"pink_lizzard" Julia is sharing with us her "wild stone" beads class. She says this effect was a happy accident. It all started as a watercolor technique project placed on a paper for a while, and after 2 weeks(!) on the paper she ended up with zero plasticizer and a very dry pile of clay. Then, turned it into beads.
It reminds me of those old Terrazzo floor tiles.
http://polymerclayfimo.livejournal.com/3609789.html

Tom's Clock Adventures

I came across "The Brooding Tom's" clock video on YouTube and dug inside a little more. The artist (tom?) is sharing his detailed experiments on sculpturing and creating large pieces, letting us know what worked and what went wrong in each project.
In the clock video series he is going through all the details for creating the piece until completion.
Fascinating work! Don't miss his recent alien videos.
https://www.facebook.com/PolymerClaySculpting
http://youtu.be/s_WPYMJ5gs0

I am continuing my CFCF samples - bags and beads this week, It is been a while since I did production work, and returning to that busy and meditating work (such as painting, shaping, gluing pins and zippers) is quite relaxing (and I am not including sanding into the "relaxing" category...)
Feels great to repeat the same project in different shapes, colors and designs, challenge to the mind and hands. I really enjoy it.

"Hamburger" Bag, I really liked it's shape!

Disc Chic Beads | Flakes Technique

Alien's bag? Can't decide on it's name

"Brocade Collection" Polymer clay purses - all zippered up

Polymeri Online 14.1.13 | Clever polymer, Hypnotizing jewelry, Scented miniature, Clay-paper display and new projects samples for my CFCF classes

Polymer clay Jewelry by Victoria

Russian artist Victoria Mkhitarian's flickr gallery is a treat to the eye. Clever beads, original assembling and interesting patterns features her art work.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vim_hm/8273622213/in/photostream
Blog - http://vimhandmade.blogspot.com

Still waters by Cassy

A visit at Cynthia Tinnaple's pinterest gallery led me to find Cassy Muronaka's website and jewelry. Her Still waters pendants, deep, 3D, are hypnotizing. Cassy was a journalist for many years and decided to move from journalism to photojournalism. In the early 1990s, Cassy began working with polymer clay as a nighttime relief from the joys of motherhood and using it since.
http://www.cassymuronaka.com/jewelry/stillwater.html

Miniature polymer clay bobby pins

Candice Ware is the artist behind these cute bunny waffle bobby pins, she creates miniature food jewelry that's scented and also sell molds for your own DIY art. Want your jewelry scented as well? check out her fragrance bottles in her Etsy store.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandiWareJewelry

Original toilet-polymer jewelry display

This is one original jewelry display made of.... toilet paper!
The crafter - WingsOfClay said she was looking for a reasonable priced display and when couldn't find any she used a paper towel roll, a toilet paper roll, and scrap clay. A full photo tutorial is included!
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=417073.new

Brocade collection bags

I was busy the past month preparing new project samples for my guest classes on Cabin Fever Clay Festival 2013 (CFCF), Maryland, USA, this event is going to be a great opportunity to polymer clay artists to share knowledge, exchange techniques and... have a good time! After all, a good university isn’t an institution, but a community of learning.
If you're considering having 1 week off from home duties, laundry and sleepless nights, and speak "polymerian" all day (and night!) check the last spots available -
http://www.polymerclayfests.wordpress.com

Brocade collection bags

Skyscraper pendants/beads

Skyscraper pendants/beads

Skyscraper pendants/beads

Skyscraper pendants/beads

Polymeri Online 9.1.13 | Big sized polymer clay purses, Glasses and phone box, Joyous necklace and Cube stamping tutorial

Polymer clay purses

While working on my new sample purses for CFCF 2013, I found this great link - The girls from "Parole de Pate" made a purses challenge among themselves, this time, not a miniature - it's a real size bag mostly made of polymer clay, additional materials are allowed. They did a fabulous work!
http://paroledepate.canalblog.com/archives/2012/12/04/25727648.html

Polymer clay box

and another purse-box item made by Liz and Frog, beautiful created, those fine details! People think I have the patience to work with tiny pieces but I think Liz deserves a medal!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizandfrog/8242882933/

Don't miss her super cool "I'm so sexy" millefiori cane

Joyous Necklace!

VeruDesign joyous necklace reminded me of my recent Extruder experiments, these wrapped beads create such a fun piece!
VeruDesign is Veruschka, the creator of beautiful one-of-a-kind polymer clay jewelry, she is a Bolivian girl, raised in Germany and Bolivia. Her flickr site is full of color and movement - love it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/veebeads/8272015963/

and her FB and website.

Pastel Chalks Fimomaus Tutorial

Fimomaus - Veronique Hoffmann posted a fun free tutorial of cube stamping using pastel chalks. Veronique is a student of mine and is known for her speedy pace and fast learning.
Now, she is offering us her knowledge in this elegant pattern.
Thank you, my friend :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fimomaus/8273588456/

My US trip is getting closer, 1 month ahead for planning, samples and swap gifts, I am off to my studio for more work, photos will be posted in a couple of days. Have a warm day! it's freezing here these days!

Polymeri Online 29.12.12 | Polymer clay mailbox, Academic millefiori project, Fun fridge magnets, Marcame in Sweden and Kemper cutter stamping

Polymer clay mailbox!

Carol Lessans created a beautiful outdoor mailbox covered in full by polymer clay tiles. What a project! I couldn't find any website of hers, but you can enjoy some of her creations on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/cslessans

Karen's framed boxes

Karen's Christmas card background

Karen Woodhall is a student from Australia, completing an advanced diploma of visual arts, she became hooked on polymer clay about 6 months ago and decided to use it in her final body of work. She contacted me by email asking for an advice on a specific display she was thinking about and from there I learned about her project. Finally, she made a set of five clay sheets which were displayed in box frames and also used her recent project as a Christmas cards background. I am so happy for her to found polymer to enjoy and use as her final project. I am sure polymer artists will only benefit from such an academic exposure.
Karen does not have a website yet, I wish her the best of luck!

Polymer clay fish photo magnet

Vicky Wolf 's etsy store is full of polymer clay and crochet goodies, I loved her fish picture frame magnet! She enjoys polymer clay, crocheting, knitting, oil painting, ceramics, macrame, plaster crafts, dried flower arranging and probably needs more than 24 hours a day for all of these!
don't miss her reindeer magnet too!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/113187233/hand-made-polymer-clay-colorful-fish

Macrame how-to project

Being one of Kathy weaver's pinterest followers, I noticed a macrame knotting project she posted. Although in Sweedish, you can understand the steps by looking at the photos. Thank you Kathy!
http://www.cchobby.se/ide/11417-flattekniker.aspx

Polymer clay heart sheet

This is oldie I don't remember seeing before! Use your kempers heart cutters along with acrylic paint to print a heart sheet! Simple and easy project by Debbie Martin -
http://www.pcpolyzine.com/0211november/0211illusion.html

Hope you are having a great time in your holidays vacation!

Polymeri Online 23.12.12 | Extrudinary Winners, FREE Polymer Clay Christmas Project and Happy Holidays from Iris Mishly

Dear friends, At this special time of year, I wanted to take a moment to simply say thank you.
Thank you for being a part of my blog and posts the past year, Thank you for your warm support, comments and feedback, Thank you for letting be a part of your artistic journey....
2012 was a year full of adventures and discoveries, I cannot wait to see what 2013 will look like.

Just before the holidays are here, I wanted to announce the 2 "Extrudinary" winners -
Kate S. from U.S.A and Elvira K. from Netherlands, both of you were drawn from all Extrudinary kit purchasers and will receive a special Christmas gift from me, an original Extrudinary jewel! Thank you!

In addition, you are invited to watch my new and fun YouTube video, helping with your last minute holiday and crafting ideas - Christmas theme Pens!
Make yourself and friends a cute Christmas spirit pen!
Press here to view the video -
http://youtu.be/_6jef-RdMOY

Both pens will be sent as Christmas gifts to 2 of PolyPediaOnline mailing list subscribers -
Margarette M. from Australia and Sandra J. from New Zealand! Thank you too Ladies!

Be sure to visit www.polypediaonline.com and hop around to see polymer goodness. I hope the projects and ideas bring a little extra joy to your season.
I am offering a special 15% holiday discount on all tutorials until January 7th, make sure you mention code "NewYear2013" on checkout and a refund will be sent to you on PayPal within 24 hours.

Wishing you peace and joy during the holidays and into the new year.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2013!

Polymeri Online 13.12.12 | Christmas earrings, decorations, ornaments and jewelry, Skyscraper in ThePolymerArts Blog

Christmas is a minute away and the web is full of wonderful creations. It is only natural that the perfect material to create wonderful gifts, pins, jewelry and tree ornaments will be polymer clay!

Santa

APieceofLisa - Lisa J. Ammerman started her creations over 40 years ago when she was a child. After graduation, she discovered polymer clay and was immediately hooked, she started making jewelry pieces and a few Christmas ornaments, did a few craft shows with mixed results, but she knew she had to stick with it. The following year she started making miniature figurines and expanded her Christmas line to limited edition ornaments and slowly gathering her fans. Good luck Lisa!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/114239884/christmas-santa-polymer-clay-figurine

Polymer Clay Earrings

HugsKissesMINI - Ada Kalomoiri is a polymer clay artist from Athens, Greece, this is her version of Christmas candy cane earrings with gingerbread! I love the a-symmetric design! She is specializing in miniature food for food "addicts" and jewelry lovers.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/115879882/christmas-candy-cane-earrings-with

Antiqued Santa!

Carla is a full-time medical secretary, mom of 2 teenagers (oh my!) and self-taught polymer clay artist specializes in making little wearable works of art in her free time. Here is another version of Santa, antiqued but looks younger then ever...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/116169610/antique-look-santa-pin

Personalized Bears Decoration

Debi Allison personalized Christmas ornaments are SO CUTE! Take a look at this one - a Belly bear family of 5 in woody wagon carrying a tree - Deb is a known figure in the polymer clay world, both she and her cat (crazy Felix) are celebrities in her numerous YouTube videos, and according to her, her husband is also her helper. She is sharing some of her techniques in her videos, don't miss it!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86166923/belly-bear-family-of-5-in-woody-wagon

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

Skyscraper Polymer Tutorial

Almost forgot, Thank you Sage Bray for mentioning my Skyscraper necklace in your blog! It was few weeks ago but still much appreciated!

http://www.thepolymerarts.com/blog/sparkling-skyscrapers/

P.S - Last 48 hours for your "Extrudinary" Savings!
Special tutorial price expires on Dec. 15th!