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

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!

November 26th, 2009 by Kira | No Comments »

Podcast 132! talking about polymer clay and mosaics

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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November 12th, 2009 by Kira | No Comments »

Podcast 130- mix up your polymer clay colors!

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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October 29th, 2009 by Kira | No Comments »

2009 pre-Halloween polymer clay podcast

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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October 15th, 2009 by Kira | No Comments »

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

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!

October 1st, 2009 by Kira | No Comments »