ICE Resin

New for Shades of Clay

We now stock ICE Resin in the convenient 1oz size.

This 1 oz size is especially perfect if you are just starting to explore with ICE Resin.
The possibilities are endless with this stuff as you might well imagine!

I wish I had some examples from my own work as I'm just itching to play with this stuff some more. Unfortunately, my time in the studio is limited these days.  Baked bezels of polymer clay using the CaBezel molds are the perfect place to use this stuff.
Do any of you have some examples to share using the combination of baked bezels and ICE Resin?  Please share if you do.

New images from Helen Breil

I know that Helen Breil has a lot of fans out there!

I'm happy to say that I've received a few new images using her brand new texture stamp designs.

Can you believe that both pendants are made  using the same texture?  "Manic Monday"

Christmas Penguin Tutorial

I came across this lovely little penguin tutorial today.
 Crystal Ikeda uses Sculpey for these little guys but you can use your favorite clay whether it's Kato, Premo or Sculpey.
Enjoy! 

Lots of Shiny New Findings

If you are looking for nice shiny findings to complete your jewelry projects look no further.
Shades of Clay is continuing to stock up on all of the jewelry findings you need.

Newest Flexible mold by Penni-Jo

Penni-Jo's latest flexible mold is here.

Actually, this flexible mold has been around for a bit but I just finally managed to upload the image of it to the website! Yaaah me!

 Necklace project made using the instructions that come with the mold:

Step by step sculpting guidance with photos.

Perfect for precision drilling

14 Piece Drill Set Complete with 12 different drill bits

I keep looking for new and useful tools.

This set is one that I love.  It allows you to be precise when drilling polymer clay.

I used a pin vise to  pre-drill very small holes (approx 3/16" deep) before glueing buna cord inside) I then finished it off with an o-ring on either side. It gives a nice clean look.

Here is the Pin Vise Set

 Here is the Double-Ended Pin Vise to use with your own drill bits.

http://www.shadesofclay.com/products/Tools/Hand%20Tools/Hand%20Tools.htm

Velour Necklaces- Pre-finished

These Velour Necklaces are pre-finished for your immediate use.

What better way to prepare for the upcoming Holiday then with these pre-made Velour Necklaces?

Do you have an upcoming Craft show or are you making necklaces to give as gifts to family and friends?

Now you can concentrate on creating the focal piece and leave the job of making the necklaces to someone else.

These have a more romantic look and feel to them.  Perfect for holiday jewelry.

They come in Black only.  The velour is 3mm.  The length is 16" + a 2" extended for an overall length of 18"

Available here