We’ve migrated our podcast and videocast to a slightly new system- it’s actually an upgraded version of the old one, and it includes an iPod app that will be released soon! When you get the app for $4.99, you also receive a 2+ hour Mixed Media class, with 11 technique videos and 2 project videos. Plus, you’ll always have our show on your iPod or iPhone, whenever you want it! Here’s a preview of the new player.

Well these two polymer clay superstars were both in Tuscon in February for the many goings-on that happen there revolving around the US’s largest gem and mineral show each year. Remember- even they believe you can still learn a new trick, even if you’ve been practicing the craft of polymer clay for many years. Visit Lisa and Lynne Ann! Hint,hint, they’re both on facebook, where we found this fun photo!

Tomorrow a new episode of Polymer Clay TV will be released. You can check the show out by clicking on free videos at the top of this website, you can watch it on Itunes, You Tube and hundreds of places across the web. We love getting your comments so feel free to leave one anytime. Its hard to believe we are up to episode #141, where did the time go?

Kira and I always have something on our plate. We will be getting together in south, FL next month to film another DVD, we have something exciting coming, so stay tuned for that and make sure to sign up for our newsletter for specials and to be the first in the know. You are going to love what we have in store for you this year.

If you listened to last weeks podcast you heard us talk about some e-books, well you have an opportunity to win a copy of the e-books we reviewed so make sure to come back and listen to the next episode of Polymer Clay Podcast to see how you can win. These e-books are chock full of info.

On a personal note, I have been having so much fun in my studio and I am newly inspired. My mother passed away in November and she was a huge bead and jewelry collector for over 30 years (she taught me how to make jewelry at age 5). Well now I have her collection and have been going through everything and finding the most amazing vintage brass pieces and vintage glass beads that I have been adding polymer clay to. I am sure I will come up with a show to do on this technique.

I decided this year I was going to regroup and create things just for the heck of it and not because I think they will sell. This is truly when I do my best work. I decided that I want to incorporate things that speak to me and really examine the idea of mixed media in my work. So stay tuned for that, I will share some pics as I get things fired. Wishing you a creative day!

We are working on the content for our book! As you may have noticed if you are a subscriber to the podcast, we skipped a week. As 2010 begins, Ilysa and I have decided that getting published is going to take the front seat right now, and we need to concentrate on that so the podcast and videos will be bi-monthly instead of every Friday. We have been interviewing folks to be included in our book which is about polymer clay artists, their studios and communities/guilds, and we would love to hear from you- who would you like to have a glimpse of? As we assemble the interviews, we have room for a few more! Each interview includes photos of the artist’s studio, so please feel free- drop a comment, send us a ning message, facebook us, call, or email and let us know who you are interested in. We’ll let them know- and see if we can get them into the book too. Be sure to tune in this Friday, when we have a new podcast. We will be reviewing some business ebooks this week, and talking a bit about online business. Our website just got a fantastic grade of 96% from Website.Grader.com, which is an industry standard free tool that will let you know how your site is doing. It’s exciting, and it’s taken us a little over 2.5 years to get it all together. Ilysa and I started the PCAGOE in December of 2006, it’s hard to believe we’ve been friends and biz partners for 3 years now!
Let’s see if we can get Christi….

Christi Friesen

Here’s a link to where you can purchase the Japanese resin clay we feature on this weeks Polymer Clay TV. We loved it and think the possibilities are endless.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34965649

Both Kira and I are heading up north to brave the cold for the holidays so we will not be doing any shipping between December 21st and Jan 2nd so all orders placed between those days will be shipped when we return. Sorry for the delay but we will throw an extra goodie in with any orders placed between these days. Until then shipping will be as normal. Thanks! Have a happy holiday and a happy healthy new year!

We just completed the first run of  Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg’s DVD where she shows how to create her signature style tiles and veneers using floral canes. We have 19 copies left in stock so if you want a copy don’t delay. You can purchase it on the right hand sidebar of the site.  Its an awesome video and Lynne gives lots of tips and tricks on how to work with floral canes and how she achieves the gorgeous designs she makes.

This is just the first video we filmed with her, stay tuned for her next DVD which will be a double disc where she shows how to create 4 different floral canes. Its still in production but we will let you know when its available. Enjoy!

Thanks to everyone who has been so patient while we restocked our Magic Transfer Paper. We have to add it back to the shopping cart but if you want to purchase some you can just send us an e-mail.   polymerclaypodcast@yahoo.com

Until its back in the cart we will offer the old prices which is $12.00 for 10 sheets or $1.00 a sheet if you order 20 sheets or more. The price will be going up as soon as its back in our shopping cart so don’t delay if you still want to get the old price. Shipping is $5.00 priority mail in a box so it arrives safely.  You won’t find an easier way to transfer then with Magic Transfer Paper. Enjoy! Thanks!

This Friday we will be showcasing a variety of Halloween themed polymer clay items. I have been scouring the internet looking for the most original designs and have found a ton. Wow what talent I have found. We will be showing you some of them this Friday on Polymer Clay TV so make sure to come back and check it out.

The Magic Transfer Paper will be back in stock this week it was shipped to us last Wed. If you want to make sure you get some contact us to be added to the waiting list at polymerclaypodcast@yahoo.com

There has been a price increase from our supplier and we have to raise the price but those on the waiting list will still get the original price of $12.00 for 10 sheets or $20 for 20 sheets plus shipping, so don’t delay to lock in the lower price.  The new price will be $14.00 for 10 sheets and $24.oo for 20 sheets plus shipping. Just send us the e-mail address where you would like us to send a Paypal invoice and the quantity of how much you would like and we will add you to the wait list.  Thanks for your patience!

I love Magic Glos! So this week on our demo video, I show you how to easily create a pretty pendant using UV curing resin. And I used some of the Pardo Clay that Viva-Decor gave me this summer at CHA in Orlando. Check out all the fun colors!