One of the most difficult decisions that you will face in preparation for a craft show is how much and what to take with you. Most of this decision will lie within the venue that your show is held; however, there are a few things that you can consider that will help you to make this decision. Continue reading Deciding on Your Product for a Craft Show
This project was so much fun to do and to create! It is now my joy & pleasure to share it with all of you! I really love any kind of animal that has that cuter than cute look about them … and the Koala bear is definitely one of them. This koala bear tutorial can be done as shown above or as a free standing sculpture, the choice is yours. Without further ado … let’s get started! Continue reading Koala Bear Tutorial
This polymer clay tutorial will teach you how to take a glass jar and cover it will polymer clay to give an organic and “rustic” look to your design.
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Have you ever wanted to make a really cool log or a piece of jewelry with a wood grain looking finish? I’ve put together a really quick tutorial on how to make a faux wood grain using polymer clay. Please know that there are many ways to make faux wood grain with polymer clay. This is the way that I make faux wood grain to use in my sculptures. Without further ado, enjoy this free polymer clay wood grain tutorial.
Well another Friday is here! Can you believe that we have done 16 tutorials together? Today’s tutorial makes number 17. Awesome! For those of you who have stayed with me throughout every project and every challenge, I commend you for taking the time to get back to claying. I started this project with one goal in mind: to explore polymer arts, meet clayers from around the world, and get people to fall in love with polymer again. Many of you have written to me and told me how much you appreciate the tutorials and the project. Thank you for the letters & emails – I’m honored to take this journey with you! Today’s tutorial is not found in Christi’s book, it’s just from me to each of you … from way down under, the Tasmanian Devil! Continue reading How to Make a Polymer Clay Tasmanian Devil Project
“Home on the Range” or “Down on the Farm” have fun new meanings this week! On Tuesday, I released a free DIY Polymer Clay Chicken Tutorial for you. If you haven’t gotten your free chicken tutorial, go and get it now! Today’s free tutorial features an adorable polymer clay piggy that you can make to sit around your house, gift to a friend, use as an ornament, or even set in a terrarium. Keep reading to get your DIY polymer clay pig tutorial instructions…
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Last week we discussed a few of the things that you need to take into consideration when deciding if you want to do a craft show. If you missed that post, please take a moment to read it and feel free to leave your thoughts and comments. Today we are going to talk about your overview in preparing for a craft show. Continue reading Preparing for a Craft Show
Spring brings all kinds of fun things, including planting gardens … which for me always brings to mind the farm. So this week stay tuned to get two awesome, cute, & fun farm animals. This chicken is super cute, super easy, and you’ll love it so much you will make a whole brood of chickens! Make them in dozens of colors and sizes and have some fun with this DIY polymer clay chicken figurine.
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Break out the popcorn, Twinkies, Vegemite, and TimTams:
Today brings us an awesome little cutie pie for a garden, planter, doll house, or even a tree ornament! I really didn’t think he was that cute in the book … but … then when I made it, I actually squealed! He’s so cute with all his spikes and little red parts … you’re going to LOVE him! So, let’s get started.
You’ve asked for it! Several of my Build Your Brand readers have written to me asking for a series of articles that will help you prepare for a craft show. Since the summer & fall craft show seasons are upon us, this seems like a very good time to talk about it … so for the next several weeks we will discuss many different things in relation to craft shows. Today’s topic is how to decide on and prepare for a craft show. Let’s get started …
Continue reading So You Want to Do a Craft Show? How to Prepare for a Craft Show
Last year in the fall, I was invited to join in with a group on International Polymer Clay Artists from around the world in a swap. I considered myself very fortunate to be part of the group where Tina Holden is one of the leaders. We have just completed our most recent swap and I wanted to show off what I received… Continue reading International Polymer Clay Swaps – Pens & Twinchies
It’s here: another Friday another Christi Friesen tutorial … well inspired by her at least. In this first week of our “Down Under” book, we are deciphering and creating Aborigine style artwork. Wow – this is an immense topic with thousands of design possibilities. I challenge you to do a google search for “Aborigine artwork photos” and see what pops up … or just click here. So for today … I’m bringing you some awesome Aborigine artwork and a tutorial on how to do it too … Continue reading Christi Friesen Tutorial: Aborigine Artwork
Does your Etsy business or your Etsy store slow down in the summer months? The majority of Etsy stores experience a significant slow down in sales (not in traffic) over the summer months. But this year, you are canceling that summer slump – yep – summer slump … Cancelled! Continue reading Cancel Your Summer Slump
A new month is here with new projects, new fun, and awesome adventures in store for us! Christi once again takes us on a new adventure, this time “Down Under” with this fresh and fun Beyond Sculpture Series Book. Step inside and lets see what’s in store for us this month as we do a brief polymer clay book review, overview of projects, and a surprise free project you won’t find anywhere else, but here. Continue reading Polymer Clay Book Review: Down Under by Christi Friesen
Still figuring out how to add that splendid little “watermark” on your photos to help identify them as yours and establish your branding across multiple venues, including Etsy, Facebook, & Pinterest? Are you opening up photo shop, messing with vector images and trying to get it to look just right and taking at least 5 minutes a picture to do it? Don’t struggle with this anymore. I’m going to introduce you to an awesome application for your computer that will quickly, easily, and seamlessly allow you to watermark your photos and send them directly to iPhoto. How long does it take? About 1 minute. Sound easy? It is using this great watermark app. Continue reading Easy Watermarking App for Your Etsy Photos
