Finding, Maintaining, & Remaining Creative Through Studio Immersion

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A Dialogue of Creativity for Polymer Clayers | Maintaining Creativity Through Creative Space Immersion

Last week I did a spin off of a post I made some time ago on FaceBook that garnished a lot of attention. So, last week I did a YouTube video on the same ideas and wrote an article about creativity [read it & watch it now]. Today’s video is a continuation of some of my thoughts, ideas, & some of the things that I do to help me maintain my own creativity.  In the following video I expound on this idea and share with you how I get it done. Creativity and remaining creative is something that I truly believe in and am very passionate about.

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WIP Wednesday in KatersAcres Polymer Clay Studio

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WIP Wednesday in KatersAcres Polymer Clay Studio | CLICK for tutorial links, freebies, & polymer clay fun

PC Tribe SQUARE IconWelcome back to another WIP Wednesday. Today not only will you see some things I’ve been working on, but you’ll also get a few of my recommendations as well. ENJOY and don’t forget to join me in Parker’s Clay Tribe, a free polymer clay FaceBook group.

Just as last WIP Wednesday [see the post here] I’ve been dabbling in making a lot of fantasy type faces lately. And I have really enjoyed the process. It is actually part of my #2016PCChallenge, I just haven’t written a “formal post” about it yet. But I will … soon enough.

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Polymer Clay Valentine’s Day Color Palette – Kissable Colors

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Polymer Clay Kissable Colors Color Palette & Color Recipes

 Juicy, Kissable Clay Colors for Valentine’s Day

Nothing says Valentine’s Day than juicy pinks, reds, and purples. I put together this perfectly juicy and a *little bit* metallic color palette to help bring some added dimension to the standard reds and pinks used during this claying season. ENJOY.

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Polymer Clay Book of the Month – The Complete Book of Polymer Clay

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If you are new to KatersAcres, welcome to the clay FUN ZONE! If you are not new to KatersAcres, welcome back. Over the life of KatersAcres polymer clay adventures, we have played host to two year long endeavors with other artists. The first: The Friesen Project which is now an ongoing project available to anyone. The second: The Pavelka Project which was over in December.

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Polymer Clay Artist Melissa Terlizzi

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Polymer Clay Artist, Melissa Terlizzi

It’s my pleasure and joy today to introduce you to a polymer clay artist whose work and personality I truly love and admire, Melissa Terlizzi. I found Melissa through FaceBook over a year ago and instantly fell in love with her work, especially her animal sculpts [my favorites are her frogs]. I’d like to say a HUGE thank you to Melissa for jumping in and agreeing to do an interview. Without further ado … Melissa Terlizzi.

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Polymer Clay Tutorial of the Month – Faux Dichroic Glass

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Polymer Clay Tutorial of the Month, February 2016 - Faux Dichroics with Lisa Pavelka | CLICK to get your FREE Tutorial

Learning and adapting new tricks with polymer clay is always fun! This month we are going to explore faux dichroic glass techniques using our favorite medium, polymer clay. This past year, Lisa Pavelka and I collaborated on a year long polymer clay project. To say “thank you” to all who participated, Lisa is joining us once again for a tutorial and giveaway (come back Friday).

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WIP Wednesday: The Process of Frustration

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What’s Going on in KatersAcres Polymer Clay Studio?

I’ve been dabbling in making a lot of fantasy type faces lately. [This actually started back in December.] And I have really enjoyed the process. The process that I have been so frustrated with however … costuming. I have decided that I can never be a doll maker because I don’t like fashioning the clothes for the dolls. Faces, definitely … clothes, not so much. My hat is off to all of you who make things from fabrics, as this is one thing that most definitely eludes me. Continue reading WIP Wednesday: The Process of Frustration

Polymer Clay Color Recipe Blushed Orange

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Polymer Clay Color Recipe for Blushed Orange

Orange is a wonderful color … however, it is one of my least favorite. And no offense to any of you who like it, but the orange Premo is just NOT my thing. I like my oranges to have more of a pinkish undertone, more of a jewel-like tone I guess you might call it. This polymer clay color recipe could NOT be easier. Enjoy!

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Polymer Clay Dog Gargoyle Tutorial

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Polymer Clay Dog Gargoyle Tutorial by KatersAcres

Polymer Clay Dog Gargoyle Tutorial

Fun, free, & fabulous this polymer clay dog gargoyle tutorial is bound to make you bark with the dogs.

If you’ve been around KatersAcres for awhile, you already know that every once in awhile Christi Friesen and I get together and plan some fun and exciting things for you. This month has been filled with some of those fun things, including several giveaways of her newest book “Dogs.” This week we’re doing something ultra special … this week’s fun includes a free tutorial inspired by Christi’s Guardian Dog in her book, as well as THREE awesome prizes to be given away. [Psst: You’ll have to come back on FRIDAY to enter the big giveaway though.]

Polymer Clay Dog Gargoyle Tutorial by KatersAcres

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