Convertible Brooch-Pendant Combos

Have you ever thought how great it would be if you could wear that beautiful brooch as a pendant or vice versa?  Here is a neat little pin back that allows you to do just that!

I first learned about this amazing  little finding from ...who else....Carolyn Good.  She is always sharing such interesting things.
You can see how she uses them here and below, on the backs of her beautiful canework.
Available for purchase here (scroll way down )

The Art of Alcohol Ink

Many of you may be familiar with alcohol inks. A lot of us that use polymer clay also use these inks to add color and energy to our polyclay projects.  You never get the same effect twice especially when using the alcohol blending solution (this is from the Adirondack line) or the  Claro Extender from the Pinata line of inks). When adding these products the inks dance and swirl and create designs all by themselves.  It's really quite magical. Oh...you can also use these salts to achieve some sweet effects. However, over the past few months I have become more familiar with a group of artists that are painting with theses inks.  The results are organic with exquisite color and rhythm and flow.  The part I admire most is the sense of control these artists seem to have over the inks that I am unable to master.

Here is some work by Pamela Radwan.
I get such positive feelings when I see these beautiful images.

Scarf Clips....endless possibilities

Carolyn Good posted this recently using one of her favourite texture stamps "Feather Boa"
Here she mentions how she made a reverse texture using scrap clay.  It's a great way to double the mileage from any texture sheet. I don't think this woman EVER runs out of ideas.

If you haven't already seen her free tutorial for using the spring loaded scarf clips here is her link for that.
If you have NO idea what a scarf clip is you can see them here.  They are taking the world by storm.  If you don't wear scarves, they can also be used to hang on a cord to make an instant and interchangeable necklace. How cool is that?

http://2goodclaymates.blogspot.ca/2013/10/how-to-wear-our-scarf-clips.html

Spring Workshop with Local Alcohol Ink Artist

If anyone in the Toronto area is looking for a workshop using Alcohol inks I have found one.
Local artist Diane Marcotte will be teaching in Oakville April 12th at the Oakville Art Society.  It is an all day workshop and registration has already begun.  Space is limited.  You can see more of Diane's work on her website.

I am in loooove with this Panda Bear!!

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If you would like more information you can contact the Diane directly.

Texture Stamps-Marley's Fish

Look at what Gail Garbe did with the "Marley's Fish" texture stamp!
I love this. Gail says that she used a metal container that she got from a thrift store. She used black clay and German Silver Gilders paste to get the effect.

3 New Texture Stamp Designs

Today we are releasing 3 new Texture Stamp Designs.

The first one is Hootenanny
This one was designed for us by a Graphic Designer.  You can isolate the Owls and use them individually or use them all together. Lots of different texture areas to choose from.

The second one is Marley's Fish
This one was designed for us by a budding art student before she left home in Ontario to go to the University of the Arts far away in the UK.
I remember when I was a young student studying Illustration (oh my...I don't even want to count how many years ago that was!).  I had created a rather large pen and ink drawing of the 7 wonders of the world for an assignment.  A friend of the family bought it from me for $200.00 (lots of money at the time), had it framed and then hung it in her real estate office.  I still look back at that with fond memories because someone cared enough to validate my work and give me the courage to move forward with my dreams.
This was my way to give back. Good Luck Marley!!

I love these sassy little fish.  They bring a smile to my face every time I see them.  Lots of different areas of texture to choose from.

The third one is called Tendrils.
Drawn by moi! this one has an organic feel with lots of movement and a variety of textures to choose from.

Purchase all 3 together and save $5.00! 

The Polymer Arts Beautiful New Winter Issue is HERE!

The Polymer Arts Beautiful New Winter  Issue is HERE!

The Polymer Arts Winter 2013

Here is some of what you can find inside:
• Visual Impact: Mastering Contrast
• Ancient Impact: Influenced by the Past
• Singular Impact: Commissioned Art
• Handmade Impact: Pin Tool Impressions
• Brilliant Impact: Electroforming Polymer
• Legal Impact: A Well Set-up Shop
• Instructive Impact: Maximizing Your  Workshop Experience
• Taking Control of Your Camera Settings
• Create Polymer Toggle Clasps
• Understanding Why You Play with Clay
• ... and much more!