Craft Supplies

I moved all my craft supplies for sale to my Etsy shop to keep a better track of them.  All supplies offered in my shop can be used to make projects described in at least one of my polymer clay tutorials.

In the nearest future, I am planning to start listing lots of extra craft supplies accumulated over the years.  Need to make more space in my studio.



Quote of the Week

"There is a light at the end of every tunnel.  Some tunnels just happen to be longer than others."
Ada Adams

New Tutorial Openwork Bracelets

This new polymer clay tutorial is on sale for one day only! 

The bracelets are the result of my experiments with hollow techniques and openwork designs. They are lightweight and airy, but very durable and sturdy at the same time. I've been wearing them for more than a couple of months to make sure that they hold to wear and tear – and they do. I've also received lots of compliments on them.

The beauty of this technique is that you are not limited by the six designs explained in my tutorial, nor do you have to stick to only bracelets. The same approach can be used to make unique and original beads for necklaces, earrings, and brooches.

 

This tutorial has more than 30 pages of instructions with over 90 pictures. Out of curiosity, I counted all of the pictures I took in preparation for this tutorial. It turned out, there were nearly 500 of them!

For one day only, I am offering this tutorial for 20% below its regular price. 

 

The tutorial is available both in my shop on Etsy. 

 

The sale price expires at 10 pm (EDT) on Saturday, August 10, 2013.

Quote of the Week

"The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook."
William James

I am back!

I am back from our month-long camping trip to Canada.

It was great - the weather was cooperative all the time, the places we've seen were beautiful, the people we've met were friendly. We drove through New York state to Quebec, then to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and came back to the US through Maine.

Here are a few pictures from hundreds I took during this trip.

Kaaterskill Falls in Catskill Mountains, NY

Ausable Chasm in NY

 

Parade in Quebec City, July 1, 2013

 

I am getting ready to swim under one of the falls in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick

Famous Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick



 

In Halifax Citadel, Nova Scotia

Sunset in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia



 

Beautiful view from the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton N.P., Nova Scotia

 

In Fortress of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia

In Shubenacadie Provintial Wildlife Park, Nova Scotia

 

Kayaking in Acadia, Maine

 



Hollow Openwork Bracelets

I am working on a new tutorial, in which I am describing how to make these and two more openwork bracelets from polymer clay.

Unfortunately, I was not able to finish this tutorial before I have to leave for a trip to Canada.  I do not want to rush this project, so it will have to wait until I am back.  I am very excited about this tutorial.  The bracelets are very interesting - I get compliments every time I wear them. 

All my step-by-step pictures are done; I just need to write most of the instructions.  I shall be able to finish it shortly after I am back to my studio.

Stay tuned...

New Tutorial - Textured Faux Metal Beads in Polymer Clay

New tutorial is finished and available through my Etsy store (PolymerClayTutorials.Etsy.com).  This tutorial is huge!  It contains 30 pages of instructions and 116 full-color pictures.  It is packed with ideas!  In both places, the tutorial is set up for an instant download, so you can have it within seconds from purchasing.  Enjoy!