on my work table
Posted on July 21, 2008
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Earthstone Pottery Beads Collection. I generally gravitate toward a more sleek look for my beads, but love the soothing organic look and feel of these.
from a land down under
Posted on July 14, 2008
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It’s always a thrill when I get to see what a jewelry designer has made with my beads. These beauties are brought to you from Austraila. They were designed by Julie-Ann of Julie’s Jewels. You can see more photos in the listing by clicking on the photos or check out all the beautiful jewelry in her etsy shop.
Sunday morning coming down….
Posted on July 13, 2008
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This title to a country song has been going through my head this morning. A building on our town square collapsed sometime this morning. From what I heard, one of the walls had been bowed out recently. Indianola’s town square is filled with old buildings. I really hope that the other building owners take this as a wake up call and have their buildings inspected. It’s sad to lose an old building like this, they have so much more character than many of the newer buildings.
You can click on any of the photos to see a larger version.
and the winner is…
Posted on June 30, 2008
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The actual word I used to create the montage was beach. My son, Brandon, drew a name out of a hat from everyone who left a comment (you didn’t have to have the correct answer). And the winner is…Amanda! Congratulations!! Amanda won a $10 gift certificate to my etsy store.
We are off to the zoo today.
guessing game
Posted on June 24, 2008
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How about we play a little guessing game. The picture below is part of a montage I made using Grant Robinson’s Montage-a-google. Really cool huh?
Here’s the game part…..you guess what search word I used to create my montage. Just leave a comment with your guess. Hey, you don’t even have to guess correctly. On June 30th, I’ll draw a name out of a hat from comments left and that person will win a $10 gift certificate to my etsy shop.
So, what are you waiting for? Leave a comment with your guess.
fun new pendants
Posted on June 19, 2008
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I have some fun new pendants. It’s hard to capture the texture in these. It has a clear bumpy layer on it that reminds me of those bumpy glass table tops on some patio sets. I’m sure the bumpy glass has a name, but for the life of me I can’t think of it. You can find these and other goodies in my etsy shop.
yesterday’s rant
Posted on June 17, 2008
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Yesterday’s rant has prompted some great discussion. Apparently the reformulation is to remove the phthalates that were used as a filler in the clay. This change is not limited to PREMO!. FIMO and Kato have been reformulated as well. So, whether you agree with the need for a “greener” product or not, the changes have already taken place and we all have to adjust.
I did read that people had complained about the new PREMO! being too soft and the company was working on it, or it may have already been changed. Part of my problem is that I haven’t noticed anything different on the label to indicate if it’s new or old. Quite possibly, there is something there and I didn’t catch it. Hey, after several years of using the same product, who looks at the label? I just grab the colors I need and I’m on my way.
As the saying goes, “Misery loves company”. I’m not happy that there are others less than thrilled with the reformulation (regardless of brand), but it’s nice to know that I’m not alone. I have to say that having several failed projects is not only frustrating, but a real muse killer as well.
I think it comes down to the fact that change is not easy. However, I am positive that the polymer clay community will rise up to the challenges presented by the new formulations and produce even more beautiful works of art.
*back to experimenting*