Medallion video, That was easy!

What a difference a day makes! Last night I couldn't figure out how to embed this video.  It just shows what a difference a good night's sleep can do for you. (Even if the sleep wasn't nearly long enough!)

a "How to" video for 'the "Straight and Narrow" texture stamp

Here's a "how to" video to help get you started with the "Straight and Narrow" texture sheet. It's very unique in that it measures 2' X 8" and it was designed to be cut apart into long strips and used to make medallions.  It's also great for making borders and frames and of course you don't have to cut the strips apart.  Let me know if you can come up with another interesting way of using it!
I can't for the life of me figure out how to embed the video this late at night so I'll just leave you with the link for now. 
http://www.youtube.com/user/theartofmyclay#p/u/0/r6X40Daigb4

I posted some other "how tos" ages ago but apparently under different user names. I've managed to gather them up and put them all in one place. You may recognise a few.

"Straight and Narrow" texture stamp
Now available here!

It's way too late to post anything else.  I'll be back soon with more details and samples!!!!!  Thanks for all of the interest and support surrounding this new line of textures!  I hope that you'll think it was worth the wait.

Polymer CAFE magazine

The October issue of PolymerCafe is on the newstands now. (ok, ok, it's been available for a little while now. I just forgot to mention it)  This issue is full of ideas on sculpting faces.  A must have if you're a fan of the magazine. And yes, of course, I have a tutorial in there as well on making "Earth Crystal Pendants". Yet another way of using the CaBezel molds.

The CaBezels go "down under"

It's great to find out about all of the different places that the CaBezels are travelling to these days!  I came across this post by Davinia. She claims to be a newby working with the molds but her first attempts are fantastic.  If you've been hesitating about trying out the CaBezels because you think they  might be too difficult, then you can read all about Davinia's efforts here on her blog.

Image transfers and the CaBezel molds

Cynthia Blanton has been playing with transfering vintage images and turning them into cabochons using my molds.  Of course this means that the clay is un-baked when the transfer is done.  Her pendants/pins are beautiflly done.  You can read more about it here on her blog.

CaBezel ideas from Claire Maunsell

  Claire Maunsell has just recently started using the CaBezels. She refers to them as a  "great production tool" and also says that she wishes she had thought of a tool like them! (what a great compliment huh?) She often alters the Cabezels by  stretching them . She uses them to make shank  buttons too!  This  pic shows  some connectors she made with the Mini Cabezel mold and some crackled polymer....These particular ones were not thinned out, but used as is. You can see more of her work here on her blog. If your're not familiar with Claire's work you need to take a look. Her shapes and colours are so yummy and organic! I hope she'll send more photos in the future!

A different way to use your cabochon molds

While I was using my cabezel mold to make some bezels I accidentally rubbed over top of the cabochon part of the mold. Since I was using black clay, my first thought was to just scrap the impressions. 'Cause who the heck wants black cabochons? Then I thought hmmmmm, why not use some small rubber stamps to make an impression and make something usable? Then I cut around them with cookie cutters (for the round ones) and purposely off-set the cut. Then using my Inka Gold paints I applied some colour! So easy! For the heart I just used a small cutter first to remove a heart from the cab and then again (with thin plastic wrap this time) to make a replacement heart. Turn them into pendants or charms easily using Japanese paper clips, chain links or even rivets.

I'm going to try to post more ideas on how to use your CaBezel molds.

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