New bags from Creative Options! Podcast 144

Kira — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:59:31 +0000

We got some new Creative Options bags by Plano recently and they are so cool!

Making polymer clay rings

Kira — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:12:45 +0000

Ilysa and I talk about making rings with Polymer Clay elements, and we review this months Bead Style Magazine, which featured articles about choosing bails, and using various kinds of resin. We will explore both topics further in future episodes. Next time visit us on Polymer Clay TV, where we’ll demonstrate creating rings with adjustable finger rings and polymer clay tops.

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Podcast 140- Clay and Valentines

Kira — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:17:48 +0000

Listen as Ilysa and I tell you about some great ebooks to grow your business, plus ideas for Valentine’s day and Polymer Clay! There are so many fun handmade gifts you can make, and since it’s a holiday all about love, handmade gifts make a great impression. Enjoy, and come back in 2 weeks for the video!

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Podcast 138- Happy Clay Holidays, 2009!

Kira — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:02:11 +0000

This is our last show of 2009. We hope you all enjoy the Holidays with your families, and have a Happy New Year. See you in 2010!

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Podcast 136- Japanese resin clay

Kira — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:02:26 +0000

We received this interesting clay from the company that distributes it, and boy is it fun to work with! It is a moist, heavy waterbased clay with very interesting working properties. We really liked it, so much that we talked about it for almost 7 minutes straight! Check out what we have to say about it…and come back next week to see it on Polymer Clay TV!

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Podcast # 134- the many uses of hardware in polymer clay art

Kira — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:58:13 +0000

Who would’ve thought that the hardware store would hold so many treasures? Much hardware is metal, which can be embedded and baked right into your clay. Listen as we discuss the many ways to use nuts, bolts, fish hooks? In your polymer clay creations.

Listen here, and Happy Thanksgiving to our friends in the ‘States!

Podcast 132! talking about polymer clay and mosaics

Kira — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:18:34 +0000

Polymer Clay is such a fun medium to use for your own mosaics. You can use it cured, partially cured, or fully cured! Do soft on soft, bake your tiles and push them into soft clay, or bake your tiles and use them like a traditional mosaic with grout and everything. You can even use them in the kitchen or bath, as long as you seal them with a resin to make them easier to de-germify (polymer clay is porous, so it can harbor germs if not sealed.) Ilysa’s mom is not well, so it’s a short podcast this week while Ilysa hangs with her. See you next week on PCTV!

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Podcast 130- mix up your polymer clay colors!

Kira — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:58:45 +0000

We discuss the advantages of knowing how to mix colors, and how to learn more! Your designs will almost always look better if you don’t use the clay directly out of the package, but learn to create your own variations. Be sure to visit next week, when you can see some ideas on how to mix your own clay colors.

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2009 pre-Halloween polymer clay podcast

Kira — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:10:54 +0000

Listen this week while we discuss upcoming polymer clay retreats, Art Jewelry Magazine, and fun things to make from clay to decorate and accessorize for Halloween! Especially fun: a necklace to keep you in stitches!

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Polymer Clay Podcast # 126! Resin + Amazing mold putty = amazing clear beads!

Kira — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:02:09 +0000

Listen as Ilysa and Kira discuss what’s going on this week in polymer clay. Kira has a special technique to share with you, making a mold with Amazing Mold Putty and then layering UV curing resin to create her own molded clear beads! Next week she’ll show you on Polymer Clay TV. If you are new to clay, or even an old hat, be sure to check out our workshop on www.CreativeWorkshops.ning.com. With over 2 hours of video, 10 videos on techniques and 2 project videos, plus direct interaction with us in a private forum, it’s well worth it, and it will be fun! Also check out the challenge at www.PCAGOE.com this week, you could win a prize just for voting!