June 2011
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Overview of how I make polymer clay beads
I really enjoy making beads with polymer clay. I began making my own beads because I wanted the jewelry I make to be different then anyone else’s. I didn’t want to use the same beads I had seen in many of the designs made by others. Then I became hooked on making them, I make so many I have plenty to share. I thought maybe the people who bought my extra beads might be interested...
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How I made a polymer clay eyeglasses case
Here is my new eyeglasses case….would you like to see how I made it?
This isn’t really meant to be a tutorial more of a inspirational “How To”.
Fist thing I did is prep metal base.
1.wet sand.
2.coat with Sobo glue and let dry
Then next I decided what I wanted to make it look like and began to make the polymer clay veneer to cover the metal base.
1. I...
May 2011
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Part 3 of "How I make a pair of bead embriodered...
Next step…..
Glue on ultra suede backing and trim neatly.
now I need to embellish with an edging stitch that looks pretty and covers the raw edges of the backing.
side view of edging stitches
Finally make a bail and add ear wires and I now have a pretty pair of finished bead embroidered earrings.
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Part 2 of "How I make a pair of bead embriodered...
Time to pick up where we left off in last post…….
This step is back stitching the foundation row for the peyote stitch bezel.
Completing base row now on to the bezel…
Bezel is beginning to take shape
Bezel is coming along. Now it’s time to trim away background and begin to embellish.
Trimmed free of extra backing…it’s gonna be pretty.
Back of...
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How I make a pair of bead embroidered earrings
I love beads and gemstones of every kind and I was lucky to find a matched pair of Kyanite cabochons. They are a beautiful blue violet stone that has a lot of depth and color. I decided when I saw them that they had to be a pair of earrings. Then I thought it would be fun to share the creative process step by step.
I am not a good planner when I make something I kinda like to create as I go...
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ArtFire's Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild monthly...
On Artfire we have groups we call Guilds; they are groups of vendors who make and sell things with a common interest. One of the guilds I belong to is The Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild http://polymerclaysmooshers.blogspot.com/2011/05/buds-and-blossoms-themed-challenge.html . We are a group of shop owners that use polymer clay as our medium. We have a lot of great events and one thing we do is...
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Bead embroidery and polymer clay are the perfect...
I oive doing bead embroidery is is one of my favorite things to do because I find it really relaxing. I thought I would do a couple of post to show how I combine polymer clay,seed bead,crystals and gemstones to make fun one of a kind pieces.
This pendant is an example of how making my own cabochon from polymer clay gives me a one of a kind piece.
In this post I’ll show how my...
April 2011
8 posts
“I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.”...”
– (via cajunmama) so true for me
Great lampwork beads
I got these great lampwork beads in the mail today and just had to make something with them. I love the colors and texture of them and they look awesome paired with the Swarovski crystals. I think I will list this in my ArtFire shop tonight.
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Great stone
I got this awesome gemstone bead in the mail yesterday and I had to make something right away. I’m not sure if I’m gonna list it in my shop htt://gingerbells.artfire.com or just keep it for myself…
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I love handmade bath and body products...
After spending so much money over the years at Bath and Body Works and shops like it over the years a few years ago I decided to teach myself how to make my own fabulous bath goodies.
First I learned to make rich creamy Olive Oil Soaps…and I haven’t used a store bought bar of soap since.
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Learning my way around...
Hi my name is Ginger I am new to Tumblr and am learning my way around..
I am a 52 year old crafty Grandma of 4 year old Brenden and 2 year old Lexi. My Hubby Jose and I live in rural Indiana.
I am an avid crafter,gardener and gamer.
My favorite craft medium is polymer clay. I also love to make custom Bath and Body items as well as luxury soaps and candles. I have 2 on line shops...
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