Wearable Hearts- Art for your Ears

I created these earrings with a hand-made mold, made using an Antique metal button.  It was actually one of my Grandmother's buttons, from her collection that she brought with her from Alsace Lorraine. A bit of the past, combined with the futuristic medium of polymer clay, make for a lovely keepsake pair of earrings.

Polymer Clay Bracelet Tutorial - Faux Hidden Magic

Here is my simplified version of the Hidden Magic technique. It's quick & easy & the results are comparable to real thing, if I do say so myself-lol! I'm an impatient person, if I get an idea I like to see the finished product ASAP!
I used Premo Clay for this demo, the colors are vibrant & it retains a nice flexibility after baking.The cane I used for this bracelet was an older one, so after I ran the slice through the pasta machine on #2, I added a very thin sheet of translucent on top, to hold it all together. Then, the thin black & white sheets over that. Run the whole concoction through on #3, and then black side down on your stamp on #1. Wha-La !

 The link below will take you directly to my new tutorial, "How to Create a Cuff Bracelet"
How to Create a Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

Live Each Day With A Joyful Heart

Valentines Day is coming up soon, it's a great time to reach out to loved ones & let them know how special they are.

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
-Helen Keller

"The heart is the first feature of working minds."
~ Frank Lloyd Wright

Tutorial - How to Make a Polymer Clay Hollow Pod Pendant

You can make these Pods on any size light-bulb, I used a small appliance (refrigerator) bulb for this project. Use a good quality
clay for the pod, such as: Premo, Fimo or Kato clay & follow the manufacturers directions for oven temps. This is important to insure a strong, yet flexible pod.
My Hollow Pods are super light-weight & can be made in many sizes, from large, to small, for use in pendants, earrings or charms:)

On the Bright Side - Polymer Clay Sculptures

A Walk in the Park

Stop & Smell the Flowers

 I love to recycle stuff & then use them 
in my latest craft projects. 

So, for the past 2 years I've been saving 
burned out light-bulbs to cover with Polymer Clay. 

Any kind of light-bulb will do, tiny night-light bulbs,

ceiling fan bulbs, small round refrigerator bulbs, 
or even the candelabra type. 

I'm always on the look-out for discarded treasures! 
It's a great way to use up 

old polymer clay cane slices & ends.

I also have a large collection of empty perfume bottles, 
I haven't decided what I'm going to make
them into, but they smell good & the shapes 

are quite unique!

Don't forget to Kiss a Frog!

Making the Sculptures:

To prepare the light-bulb before covering it with clay, 

I always wipe them down with some

isopropol alchohol on a microfiber cloth. 

Then, simply apply your canes, smooth them

as you go with your acrylic rod.  My light-bulb 
sculptures have a different look
at every angle.  That is especially
true for "By the Sea".  One side has a star-fish 
clinging to it & 
the opposite side has an Octopus! 
I love to add extra embellishments too!
like glass beads, wire, 

wooden shapes (stars, hearts) etc.

Misty Moon Pendants

New Misty Moon pendants made with Premo Clay in a soft Heather shade.  I used a Mica Shift striae technique to give the Moon dimension.  The back of the pendant is a Mica Shift flower pattern done in a Grape/Purple color. I made my own Bezel setting out of silver clay with a carved Mica Shift design.

Millifiore Pendants

Flower Power

Swirly Leaves

Springtime Garden

 

Chunky Floral

Etsy Treasuries Polymer Clay Jewelry

I love Etsy Treasuries!  You get a peek at an assortment of items, from different crafter's, that are all color coordinated. What fun!  My New Silver Leaf Earrings were included in this Treasury called "Have a Nice Sunday".

Silver Leaf Turquiose-Lime Earrings


These are reversible earrings, so you get 2 different looks in one! The front is a Silver-leaf, stamped design. Then I used Adirondack Alcohol Inks to add the watery greens & teals. After the first baking, I used clear liquid polymer to add depth & shine.

 

This is the reverse side, done in a Pearlized-Metallic Mokume Gane technique.

The Earrings are 20mm x 5mm thick, the edges are wrapped in a stacked stripe cane, done in the same blues, teals & lime.

My Polymer Teal/Cobalt Charm Bracelet is featured in this latest Etsy Treasury called "Teal the End of Time".I have so lucky to have my Jewelry appear in over 31 Etsy Treasuries so far.

 

What's New for 2011- Black & White Bangle

I love making Bracelets! Black & White with a hint of Limey-Olive is one of my favorite color schemes! This  bangle was made using Kato clay because it's so strong & it polishes up so nicely too! I used a large cookie cutter for the center of the bracelet & a flexible tissue blade to cut the outside curves. Lots of sanding & a couple coats of poly-varnish to finish.

My Bracelet won Second Place in Voila!
March 9, 2011

Polymer Clay Jewelry Techniques

  I had a great beginning for 2011 yesterday!  I sold 17 pieces of my handmade jewelry! I've put a lot of time, effort & heart into making jewelry pieces for my 
Etsy Shop