Creative Crafting » My Projects http://www.creativecrafting4-1-1.com Polymer Clay, Scrapbooking Articles and Ideas Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:48:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Around the Yard With Polymer Clay http://www.creativecrafting4-1-1.com/2010/05/25/around-the-yard-with-polymer-clay/ http://www.creativecrafting4-1-1.com/2010/05/25/around-the-yard-with-polymer-clay/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 17:15:03 +0000 Nancy http://www.creativecrafting4-1-1.com/?p=635 As many of my readers know, I have become a huge fan of Polymer Clay.  I like making yard gnomes, fairies, and little scenes to go with them.   Over the winter I made a lot of flowers, little houses, and some new fairies and gnomes.  All of which will find a spot in my garden this summer.

Here are two of my newest creations.

I hope you enjoy these little creatures as much as I enjoy making them.  In weeks to come I have some ideas on what to do with the miniature birdhouses I made..Stay Tuned.

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In the winter I have to find things to keep me busy. The months between January-end of March are particularly nailbiting for me!

I have been collecting for the last 10 years, birdhouses. The kind that you don’t hang outside, but are purly decorative. You find them at store thoughout the midwest that cater to folk art, country decor. So I have about 20 of the life size birdhouses hanging around the house (not literally).

So I decided with my love of Polymer Clay, why not make miniatures of them! So I have been busy. Each one stand about 2″ high and 11/2″ deep. The width depends on the style of the house.

Here are some samples.

The house is not crooked, just my aim of the camera!

Little pine trees and shrubs make the house complete

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What Milk?

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Here are a few of the projects I have finished for Christmas…

Sock Monkey Pals

Sock Monkey Pals

Santa And His Tree

Santa And His Tree

We didn't do it!

We didn't do it!

Who Broke The Egg? Not Us!

Who Broke The Egg? Not Us!

Snowman/Birdhouse

Snowman/Birdhouse

]]> http://www.creativecrafting4-1-1.com/2008/12/22/fun-with-polymer/feed/ 1 Painting Polymer Clay and Other Fun Things to Do With Polymer Clay http://www.creativecrafting4-1-1.com/2008/01/12/painting-polymer-clay-and-other-fun-things-to-do-with-polymer-clay/ http://www.creativecrafting4-1-1.com/2008/01/12/painting-polymer-clay-and-other-fun-things-to-do-with-polymer-clay/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:16:09 +0000 Nancy http://www.creativecrafting4-1-1.com/?p=186 Clay comes in a vast variety of modes and make ups. There is clay that is used to make Mexican style pots, clay used for modeling that can be reused, clay that can be made into objects and then allowed to harden in the air and clay that can be fired and glazed, just to describe a few of the many types. One fun type of clay that can be used by both professionals and amateurs is polymer clay. It is easy to work with and to make polymer clay mosaics. It can be made into beads and other items for making jewelry and other crafts. You make the items and then put them into an oven to harden.

Once you have finished making the items from the clay and before you fire them, painting polymer clay is easy and fun. There are all sorts of books from which to get ideas or just use your imagination. Make things that you have seen before and then get creative. It is the old art school mentality of copying the masters to improve upon your creativity. Finding your own style can be fun or frustrating, you decide. If you know your method and follow it with lightheartedness you will have fun. Keep copying things until your style emerges. It may take some time or it may come right away.

You have a variety of tools from which to choose also including polymer clay push molds. You can use molds or you can use your hands along with tools for clay or using items you find around the house or at garage sales to help you be creative. Dental tools are some that work well with clay. Again, your limitation is your imagination.

With a good imagination and the right tools, you can be having lots of fun. It’s a wonderful hobby to do with family members and friends. To get the right tools and techniques, visit AMACO for the best in professional help and products. You will find polymer clay mosaics, tips on painting polymer clay and polymer clay push molds that will help you in your creative endeavors.

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