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Polymer Clay Class For A Cause

// February 23rd, 2009 // No Comments » // Blog

I wanted to share about an upcoming class to help out  a polymer clay artist and her family. I have personally met Ponsawan at CHA and when I received this info I wanted to share it with you all, she is such a talented artist and many of you know her from the forums. My heart goes out to her and her family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers and if you are in the area please consider joining the class.

Christi Friesen has offered to do a 3 day workshop, April 17,18, & 19th, 2009. That’s 3 fun filled days of generously discounted classes. We can’t begin to thank Christi for her help in this event!!!

This workshop is a benefit event for polymer clay artist Ponsawan Silapiruti’s daughter Ada. Ponsawan is polymer clay jewelry artist living in Indianapolis and her work has been featured several times on Polymer Clay Daily.

You may know the story: On March 2,2008, Ada was a vibrant, caring young woman full of life, excitement, and promise. On March 3rd 2008 she was in a coma with brain damage and broken bones. Hit by a drunk driver that sustained no damage. The world changed for Ponsawan, Ada and their family.

Ada is home now being lovingly cared for by her mother. Ponsawan has found it in her heart to forgive the drunk driver (she is a better person than I am). Ponsawan rejoices in Ada’s small accomplishments; a glance here, moving her hand. Progress is slow but the expense of caring for Ada, even at home, isn’t slow and continues to mount.

Full workshop details and online or snail mail register form at: http://indianabeadsociety.org/class-friesen.htm

I hope that people will attend the classes or consider a donation to help Ada (and

Ponsawan).  http://dearada.blogspot.com/

Working on this week’s show

// February 19th, 2009 // No Comments » // Blog

I’ve got our podcast edited, and will load it up tonight…we talked about next week’s TV topic, which is how to use all the Texture plates from the Studio by Sculpey line, together. There are so many texture plates you can buy, from all different makers- Makins, Studio, Kato, Lisa Pavelka, and many others. But sometimes the problem is using them together. When the scales are different sometimes it doesn’t work. But I’ll show you- I used my favorites and made a really nice plaque to give to a cousin for her baby’s room. It’s in the shape of a bird- (psst- chipboard shapes make great templates, this one came from a Maya Road scrapbook.)
Stay tuned!

Polymer Clay Goes Nuts Walnuts That Is….

// February 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Blog

This week we will have a new episode of Polymer Clay Podcast so make sure to come back on Friday for that.

I wanted to share with you some fun work from one of our international friends Lone Arnstead. Lone’s work is so fun and you can check out more of it on Flickr.   http://www.flickr.com/photos/flowermouse/

I wanted to share these fun walnuts that Lone has made, they really caught my attention and everyone else as well judging by all of the comments on the pictures. The mice were so fun too that I couldn’t resist, check out the Flickr link to see more of Lone’s fun work.

Polymer Clay TV Epsiode #93 Metal Business Card Holders

// February 13th, 2009 // No Comments » // Podcasts, Vodcasts

In this episode of Polymer Clay TV we discuss and show how we made some metal business card holders. These make great gifts and are fun and easy to make. We used a stamp from Lisa Pavelka’s line and you can find them at her website. http://www.heartinhandstudio.com

Polymer Clay TV This Friday I Am Sick with The Flu

// February 9th, 2009 // No Comments » // Blog

This Friday we have a new episode of Polymer Clay TV, the plan is to share about covering metal business card holder cases. I am sick with the flu and it has been over 2 weeks. I am so tired of being sick that I am going to break down and go to the doctors today. My nose is soooooo sore and I have had enough. Of course I am feeling this way and I have to film 2 videos, edit them and post them all by Friday. Wish me luck.