Showing posts with label studio talk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label studio talk. Show all posts

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Polymer Clay Journey: Studio Talk: Bridal Bling

 Hi guys! Decided that I had to share a short video about my recent project for a couple dear young brides to be. I have created beaded and friendly plastic hair accessories over the years, but so far have not made polymer clay hair accessories.
Below is a short video that features photos of my recent designs as well as some information you may find helpful. One lesson learned was about the "no-name" Hot fix glass crystals I bought from China on Ebay.ca. The above piece was decorated with Martha Stewart's white glitter and Pearl Ex micro Pearl mica powder.




Watch My Bridal Bling Video Below!

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Anita

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Studio Talk: Polymer Clay Journey Little Tweeties


A video is in the works but for now I wanted to share some pictures of some polymer clay projects that I have been working on. Got a little hooked on leaf and birdie or Tweetie making, enhanced with glass crystals that are called hot fix and are suppose to adhere to the surface when baked in the oven.  (Bought on Ebay for a low cost. A big lesson was learned that I will share in a future post.)
Tweeties
These little Tweeties are about 7-12mm long, They are all handmade with no holds or anything. That means they vary in not just sizes but the shape as well. Of course I try to make them all the same inform but so far it doesn't work out that way. These little guys are accented with teeny faceted glass eyes. They can be used for bracelets, earrings, necklaces or anywhere you want cute little birdie dangles. Some were created using a scrap clay base and covered with a polymer clay cane design. The others were created using marbled clay. It looks really interesting when you use translucent clay mixed with coloured clay and portions of clay with less translucent.
A sampling of my new wee Tweets 


Here are the leaf dangles that are sharped by hand as well. The sizes range from 12mm-about 20mm. Be sure to add bake and bond to insure the faceted glass stones adhere, even if you bought the ones called Hot Fix from Ebay. It was my first time using these. They are AB finished  and beautiful. But, I did find out the hard way that they didn't stick during baking. I   have watched a lot
of tutorials that say if you use the Swarovski brand with adhesive - you don't need to use any adhesive because the glue melds with the polymer while baking. All I can say is, test out the crystals after cooled to make sure. See , a bunch popped off after :o( However, they were not any brand name. You can embed them a little, so the clay wraps around enough to create a bezel like hold. Now I am trying bake and bond.
Below is a picture of how the glass crystals came off like nothing! 
The bling could be picked off easily!
Hope you are inspired to experiment and create in whatever medium you choose.

As I write this, I decided I will make a video to share how beautiful my new Blinged out pieces are turning out! They are intended to be for brides and such! So stay tuned :o) 

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HeArtfully Creating
Anita

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

STUDIO TALK: Art Supplies- Procrastinating and Swatching Alcohol Inks, Pens and Paints

Hi guys! First I want to apologize because I just noticed that I accidentally shared a post last night about my earring meant to be shared on my A Bergie Creation Shop blog. I will leave it, but  I was clearly on the sleepy side to mis-post that.
Art Supply Addiction?
Anyhoo, back to what I wanted to share. If you love creating, then you also may love art supplies!
oooooo.....art supplies. I do love using these gel pens.
Actually, I kind of like to collect art making supplies. This may be you too. I buy supplies thinking at the moment that I need that so I can use it for....(fill in the blank). So I buy whatever it is and often never end up using whatever it may be. Afterall, you never know right?

First I Must...
Have you ever set out to create, but then didn't start  creating because you got it stuck in your head that you just can't make anything until you re-organize your art supplies and/or studio first? Happens to me all the time. Nothing wrong with organizing your supplies or space but, it never ends up the way I said it would! All tidied up, re-sorted my tools and what not and the day is over with no art work.. Not even a doodle!
Pilot Retractable  Gel Pens
Well, one way to organize but at least create something, is to make swatches of some of those art supplies. Take a look and see. The gel pens from Pilot are one supply I do use. Gel pens normally frustrate me because they dry out. Because my hands are weak, I can't do the lid thing. So I found these great retractable gel pens that open and close with ust a click. Love them! Here are the swatches I doodled as I organized :o)
Adirondack Alcohol Inks
These inks are great for colouring polymer clay, metal and basically any surface- including your fingers! I did sample two Pinata alcohol inks that are metallics, silver and gold. Check out my swatch  blobs. You can make your swatches as neat and tidy as you want or be more organic and free form like I tend to be. Take a look.

How do you organize your pens, paints, inks and such?
Do you collect Art Supplies?
What are your top three art supplies?
My "Artistic" Ink Swatches   


Pinata Ink -Gold And Silver (Shake First!)


Lumiere Metallic - Jewel Colours Decorative Paints
I bought a sample set of these beautiful paints to use with my polymer clay pieces. To have a visual record of their beauty, I blended colours into each other. The metallic paints. inks and clays are so beautiful. I adore glitter and anything that sparkles and glistens.
Remember to shake or stir all thinks metallic because usually there are Mica particles that settle to the bottom.







What's your Answer? 
I would love to hear. Just answer below in the comments or come join us at HeArtfully Creating Group and/Or Page.

How do YOU organize your pens, paints, inks and such?
Do you Like to collect Art Supplies?
What are YOUR top three art supplies?

HeArtfully Creating,
Anita

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