A new idea

A while back I came up with an idea to use grommets for building beads.  I don't often make beads beacause I don't do them well or consistently, atleast not until I started using grommets for the ends. I mainly made earrings using this method until recently.  I saw an interesting scrap of clay on my work table and immediately I was inspired to do something with a "Tribal" feel.

I'll post the finished necklace soon.

A wonderful gift

Every year we do a gift exchange between members of The Southern Ontario Polymer Clay Guild.  I received my gift a little bit late but it was well worth the wait.  This pendant was made by Barbara Coulatti. It is on a silk cord and it has sterling silver findings. I totally admire all of Barbara's work, her work always has an impeccable finish!  I don't think Barbara has much of an on-line presence yet unfortunately but I'll let you know when and if she does get one.  Thanks Barbara.

Be Grateful, Just a little reminder. Something i think we all need once in a while.

From The Secret Daily Teachings

Begin your day by feeling grateful. Be grateful for the bed you just slept in, the roof over your head, the carpet or floor under your feet, the running water, the soap, your shower, your toothbrush, your clothes, your shoes, the refrigerator that keeps your food cold, the car that you drive, your job, your friends. Be grateful for the stores that make it so easy to buy the things you need, the restaurants, the utilities, services, and electrical appliances that make your life effortless. Be grateful for the magazines and the books that you read. Be grateful for the chair that you sit on, and the pavement that you walk on. Be grateful for the weather, the sun, the sky, the birds, the trees, the grass, the rain, and the flowers.


Thank you, thank you, thank you!
May the joy be with you,

Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions

My most recent work

Don't you just love the look of turquoise! I do, so I made some faux turquoise and then I turned it into cabochons using the CaBezels molds to help me and voila! An oversized pendant and earrings were born.

An exceptional photo exhibit

I found this on DailyWorth http://dailyworth.com/

Women's Worth, Worldwide - A Photo Exhibit

in PROFILES | by MP Dunleavey | Feb 19th, 2010

You're not the only one with money on her mind. The International Museum for Women in San Francisco is now hosting an online exhibit called Economica. It sheds light on women's economic standing around the globe.

Here's a selection from the exhibit:

Women's Wealth
Arab women are changing the face of business leadership in the Middle East. (more)

Make your own texture tool

This isn't my idea. I wish I knew who to give the proper credit to. One of my fellow guild members (Janice V) was using her nifty tool and she told us how to make it,the next month another member (Barb B) brought in a little bag for each of us filled with everything we needed to make our own so I went home and did just that.
It's quite simple to make. I guess you could make it any shape you wanted to but this shape is easy to hang on to.
Grab some scrap clay, roll it into your preferred shape and then simply roll it in a pile of different sized/shaped salts,sugars,sprinkles or even little beads. Bake and voila! An instant texture tool.

 

 

 

Kato clay ring on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Kato clay ring on Flickr - Photo Sharing!