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This project is completely my own. As we have gone on with the project, I have encouraged you to make your own things using Christi’s work as a stepping stone. This project will encourage you to do the same. Today’s assignment can be found on page 67-73 in Christi’s “Steampunkery” Book. Continue reading Steampunk Tutorial: How to Make a Cog or Sprocket
Today’s tutorial is taken from Christi’s book on page 31. As you will see as you open the book, there are no tutorials for this project! It’s a page of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! It includes seahorses, fish, dragons, turtles, and many more. Since we have done the “Under the Sea” book, the individual tutorials for many of the projects will be linked below. This tutorial is my own, and not from Christi’s book, but is definitely Christi-inspired.
Continue reading 20,000 Leagues Under – Steampunk Fish Tutorial

I recently came across June’s fabulous work when she applied to join the PCETeam. With just one look at her shop, my jaw dropped. I was so impressed. June has an exquisite eye for detail which she captures in her work. Today, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce her to the world and show off some of her fabulous work!
Meet June Gallagher of OaknWichLaneDesigns http://t.co/hARwcmbwNV September’s Artist of the Month featuring this awesome Sculptor
— Kater’s Acres (@katersacres) September 26, 2013




Another Friesen Friday is upon us (three cheers for the weekend)! Are you ready for the weekend? Today’s project is a great one. It’s fun, cute, and best of all, you can make this really any way you want. In many ways, this project is similar to our Dragon Project from Christi that we started on at the beginning of the year. So get excited and make yourself something fun this weekend.
Continue reading DIY Polymer Clay Chameleon for the Friesen Project of 2013


Mini Under the Sea Jar Tutorial in Steampunk Style by KatersAcres http://t.co/PVITak1mk0 Really cute, fun, & “Steampunkery!” #FriesenProject
— Kater’s Acres (@katersacres) September 18, 2013

Well, it’s true … we have now ventured into my very favorite of books, “Steampunkery!” I just love this book. In case you missed it, the first tutorial from this book was featured on Tuesday, make sure you get the tutorial here and get your projects posted to the FaceBook Page or the Pinterest Board. Continue reading Friesen Project: “Steampunkery” Polymer Clay Elephant Tutorial


Many of you think that I was talking gibberish from February to March when we focused on Making Over Your Etsy Shop. You thought that I was just having you do pointless work in your Etsy store for no apparent reason. Right? I mean having your “About Page” filled out isn’t important, right? And making sure all your information sections are filled in aren’t important either, right? WRONG. I’m going to tell you why it’s more important than ever to have all of this filled out…
Continue reading Build Your Brand: New Etsy Item Format Means You Better Have It All Done
This is a great introductory project for Christi’s awesome “Steampunkery” book. If you do not have this book yet, I am giving a copy away direct from Christi Friesen! There’s only 2 days left, be sure to enter to win it now. Now let’s get started with our polymer clay heart mini-tutorial! This tutorial is in Christi’s “Steampunkery” book and begins on page 7.
Continue reading Christi Friesen Steampunk Heart Pendant
Every month you get to hear my “low down” on the Christi Friesen book that we are working through that month. This month is no exception! Today’s book review however is going to send you straight to the “check out” and pick this awesome book up!
Continue reading Christi Friesen Polymer Clay Book Review “Steampunkery”

Making a cake topper is a lot of fun. I recently made a cake topper for my one of my girlfriend’s parents. They were celebrating a magnificent accomplishment; 25 years working as coaches for the local rifle team. So, my friend issued me a challenge to have me design and make a custom cake topper in their honor for their backyard summer celebration. I thought I would take a moment today to show you the me making a cake topper (in photos of course) so you could see how it was built step by step, piece by piece. If you would like to see more “in process” photos of my work on the blog, let me know!

This week’s project is self guided … that means that you are to make your own project using Christi Friesen’s Woodland Creatures Book as a guide. Sculptural projects are outlined in detail on pages 18-24 with other project examples multiple places in the book. Continue reading Friesen Friday: Book 7 Woodland Sculpture

There are literally hundreds of versions of this cane that exist online. This is my super simple, quick and easy version! These leaves can be made & used to accompany many different handmade designs of your choice. Continue reading Polymer Clay Leaf Cane Tutorial