Using Jones Tones is fun and challenging! Create Faux-dichroic glass effects and other fun metallic looks.
The full project can be downloaded at www.polymerclayclassroom.com
Archive for January, 2008
Tomorrow is Friday again and we have a new episode of Polymer Clay TV & Polymer Clay Classroom. This week we show how to work with mylar backed foils that come in a variety of colors and brands. We show tips to work with Jones Tones foils and to get them to release from the mylar backing and onto the clay. You can create a beautiful faux dichroic glass effect with little effort. In Polymer Clay Classroom we show how to make a gorgeous pendant using pieces of the foil to achieve the faux dichroic look. You don’t want to miss this episode, so come on back tomorrow and watch.
If you haven’t gotten your Call For Creativity entry in there is still time. The deadline is January 28th, 2008. Just upload your photo of something you have created using polymer clay in the color purple. We have several entries already so check them out in the forum.
Linda of nkdesigns has written a great article on kaleidoscope canes and you can check it out at the PCAGOE site.
This weekend we will be filming the next series of Polymer Clay TV & Polymer Clay Classroom. We have a lot of fun projects and techniques in store. We are making a variety of items with the same technique so it should be really neat to see. Kira and I live 5 1/2 hours from each other and we work independently to get ready for the show, so it is always fun to see what she has made and it is so interesting to see how you can take the same technique and interpret it so many ways. I love the versatility of polymer clay in fact, years ago I opened an art gallery and called it Infinite Possibilities because of the infinite possibilities you can achieve with polymer clay.
I am really looking forward to the upcoming months when we will be attending Synergy & the Orlando Clay Fandango. This is my 19th year working with polymer clay but to be honest I have not had many opportunities to work or interact with other polymer clay artists in person. Meeting Kira and sharing with her has been a great experience and I am really looking forward to meeting some new friends that share the same passion for creating with polymer clay. We have a ton of interviews planned, we have a ton of goodies to give away and we will have a ton of footage to share with you. I hope you will join us this Friday for a new episode of Polymer Clay TV.
If you have any suggestions or if you would like to submit a project or share something you made or if you have an upcoming class, retreat or event you can contact us and we just may use it or share it on the show.
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This Friday we will have a new episode of Polymer Clay TV. We share tips on getting Jones Tones to adhere to polymer clay. It is a little tricky but if you follow along with us you will get the hang of it in no time. You can do a beautiful faux dichroic glass effect that will fool anyone. It is such a beautiful look that I know you will get a ton of compliments on anything you wear or make with Jones Tones. One of the tricks is to use little pieces of the Jones Tones so as to not make it gaudy or overdone. You can cut strips and apply to beads or pendants or you can use cutters to cut out shapes. Check out Polymer Clay TV for some great ideas. Here is a link to the Jones Tones in our shop, so you can check it out. http://polymerclayproductions.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=67
It comes in an assortment of 16 colors, which is a sheet of every color they make, so you will have many hours of fun creating.
I wanted to share the work of a very talented artist with you, her name is Bettina Walker and her work is very unique. Bettina’s use of color is incredible and you can see it at her website http://www.beadworx.etsy.com
Bettina is from Germany, where the original brand of polymer clay called Fimo comes from. I am really looking forward to meeting Bettina who is flying in to the Synergy show this Feb. I can’t wait to see her work in person. Bettina is also a member of the Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy and that is where we met. I hope to get some photos and maybe some footage to share with you. So check back for that.
If you haven’t entered our Call For Creativity this month there is still time to do so, the deadline to enter is January 28th, 2008. All you have to do is upload a photo of your piece into the CFC post in our forum. The theme for this month is to create something using the color purple. You can check out all the other entries there as well. Have fun!
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