Steampunk Tutorial: How to Make a Cog or Sprocket

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Steampunk Tutorial: How to Make a Cog from Polymer Clay by KatersAcres | In conjunction with The Friesen Project of 2013

STEAMPUNK TUTORIAL

How to Make a Cog or a Sprocket

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

20,000 Leagues Under – Steampunk Fish Tutorial

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Steampunk Fish Tutorial by KatersAcres | In Conjunction with the Friesen Project for 2013

Today’s Project / Tutorial Notes:

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.

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Meet June Gallagher of OaknWichLaneDesigns

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Oaknwich Lane Designs, Artist Profile, June Gallagher | September's Featured Artist of the Month on Kater's Acres Polymer Clay Blog

Meet June Gallagher

June Gallagher | Featured Polymer Clay Artist for September on KatersAcres Polymer Clay Blog

of Oaknwich Lane Designs

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!

 

 

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All About Color: Palettes, Clay Box, & More

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KatersAcres Polymer Clay Floss Box Storage 2017

All About Color

If there’s one thing that many artists (especially new artists) fear, it is color. The reality however is far different, there’s truly nothing to fear about polymer clay color, coming up with color palettes, or combining colors. Here’s a few videos that will help you break down color in some simple, easy, and bite sized nuggets.

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DIY Polymer Clay Chameleon for the Friesen Project of 2013

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Polymer Clay Chameleon Tutorial by KatersAcres for the 2013 Friesen Project

Make Your Own Polymer Clay Chameleon

 Polymer Clay Chameleon Tutorial by KatersAcres for the 2013 Friesen Project

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.

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Mini-Tutorial from “Steampunkery”

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Turtle Jar Tutorial by KatersAcres

Polymer Clay Jar Tutorial

Turtle Jar Tutorial by KatersAcres

A mini-tutorial for the Friesen Project of 2013, a “Under the Sea” project from Steampunkery … to see the exact version, see Christi’s “Steampunkery” Book on page 22.

 

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Friesen Project: “Steampunkery” Polymer Clay Elephant Tutorial

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The Friesen Project: Polymer Clay Elephant Tutorial - "Steampunkery" Style by KatersAcres

The Friesen Project:

“Steampunkery” Projects

The Friesen Project: Polymer Clay Elephant Tutorial - "Steampunkery" Style by KatersAcres

 

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

Build Your Brand: New Etsy Item Format Means You Better Have It All Done

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New Info Box at the Top of Etsy Listings by KatersAcres | Learn How to Succeed on Etsy with the Build Your Brand Series

Yep, It’s Time…

Build Your Brand - Tips for marketing your Etsy store by KatersAcres

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…

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Christi Friesen Steampunk Heart Pendant

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Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Heart Tutorial from Steampunkery by Christi Friesen

Make Your Own Steampunk Heart Pendant

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.

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Christi Friesen Polymer Clay Book Review “Steampunkery”

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Friesen Fridays - Steampunkery by Christi Friesen | Book Review & Weekly Projects

Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Book by Christi Friesen

STEAMPUNKERY

Steampunkery Polymer Clay Book by Christi Friesen

 Polymer Clay Book Review & Project Listing

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!

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Behind the Scenes: Making a Cake Topper

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Custom Order Cake Topper for a 25 Year Rifle Team Captain Celebration by KatersAcres

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!

Are you ready? Let’s go behind the scenes in my NW Pennsylvania studio…

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