April 2008
Monthly Archive
Magentic Clasp Info and Links
Posted by Ilysa on 29 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
We had a lot of e-mails and comments about last Fridays episode of Polymer Clay TV where we demonstrated how to make magnetic clasps, so I wanted to respond to some of the comments here. Several of the comments and questions we received were about the magnets losing their magnetization after baking. Kira and I both used Rare Earth magnets that were given to us by http://www.magnet4less.com.
Neither one of us had any problem with the magnets losing their magnetization. You have to remember that there will be a layer of clay between the magnets so they will not be as strong as out of the package but they will still be strong enough to hold the clasp together. Unfortunately I did not save the package the magnets came in so I can not tell you the exact ones I used. I will see if I can get that info from the company though.
Make sure to come back this Friday for a new episode of Polymer Clay Podcast where we will be sharing all the info on our upcoming anniversary party.
Polymer Clay Podcast this Friday, PCAGOE Featured Member, Anniversary Party!
Posted by Ilysa on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: PCAGOE Featured Artist, PCAGOE
Hope everyone had a good weekend and that you are ready for a creative week. I know I certainly am and tomorrow I am going on a hunt for some jump rings. Last week I was a busy beaver in my studio and I made so many new pieces that now I need to make them into jewelry. I will share some photos when I get something made.
Make sure to come back on Friday for a new episode of Polymer Clay Podcast, we will be announcing our big anniversary party. Make sure you are signed up for our newsletter or that you are a member of our community so you get an invite! http://www.polymerclay.ning.com
This weeks PCAGOE featured artist is Pippa of http://www.pipsjewellery.etsy.com. I love her style and designs and my new favorite piece of hers is this fantastic floral ring. I think it is so fun! One of the things Pippa loves to use in her work are leaves and you can certainly see that by checking out her website. I love the see thru heart and I have been experimenting with designs peeking through too and I just love it. Enjoy!
Polymer Clay TV video episode #51 - how to make clasps with embedded magnets
Posted by Kira on 25 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Artist interviews, Videocasts
We’ll show you our two different takes on how to embed tiny but strong rare earth magnets into your clay. I pushed mine into the clay and baked them right in, while Ilysa made impressions in the clay to fit the magnets and glued them in after baking. Either way, adding magnets to your clay is a fun new way to create an easy but strong clasp. Ours are a bit chunky because it was our first time trying out the technique, but I could see how with some practice you could make some really interesting magnetic items with your clay.
We’ve added in some other tidbits of footage from our travels this spring. Enjoy! And don’t forget to visit Polymer Clay Classroom for two full projects using magnetic clasps to make necklaces.
One more thing- be sure to come back on Sunday to view and upload pictures of this week’s bottles of hope in our Sunday guestbook.
Polymer Clay TV Tomorrow Magnetic Clasps & Karyn Kozak Interview
Posted by Ilysa on 24 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Artist interviews
Tomorrow there will be a new episode of Polymer Clay TV and we will be showing you how to make your own magnetic clasps. We also have an interview we did at the American Craft Council show with Karyn Kozak in Baltimore, MD. Karyn has been working with polymer clay for many years and you will probably recognize her signature teapots. Her work is so fun and colorful and her bugs are the cutest!
Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter so you will get an invite to our 1 year anniversary party.
See you tomorrow!
Polymer Clay Productions One Year Anniversary Celebration & Community Member Feature
Posted by Ilysa on 23 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Community Member Feature, events
On June 1st, 2008 Polymer Clay productions will be celebrating our one year anniversary and we have decided we want to celebrate it with you! As a thank you for supporting us this first year we are planning a big celebration. Kira and I will do a LIVE event. Yes, I said live and you will be able to join us. How cool is that!
You can come chat with us and ask us questions and you will be able to watch us on your computer and join in if you have a webcam. We will be having a raffle for awesome prizes every half hour and lots of fun things planned.
So how can you be a part of it? All you have to do is sign up for our newsletter or sign up to be a member of our community and you will receive an invitation to join us. It is going to be a blast and we hope you will mark your calendar for June 1st.
This weeks community member feature is Lilith Marie Haas, her work is amazing and has an old world feel to me. Here is a slide show of her work for you to enjoy. You can also visit her website to see more of her beautiful work.
Polymer Clay TV This Friday & Mary Ellen’s Beautiful work
Posted by Ilysa on 21 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: PCAGOE Featured Artist
This Friday we will have a new episode of Polymer Clay TV, we will be showing how you can create your own magnetic clasps. If you have ever had trouble putting on jewelry magnetic clasps is the way to go. They are easy to make and incorporate into your polymer clay jewelry. There might be some bonus footage from some of the events we attended but you will have to check back Friday to see.
This week I wanted to share the work of a very talented artist and her name is Mary Ellen, we were lucky enough to get to meet her in person at the Synergy conference this year. ME’s work is so fun and whimsical that you will most certainly smile when you see it. I love her attention to the details and all of her animals are so great! You can check out more of her work in her etsy shop http://www.beetreebyme.etsy.com
