Craft Show Planning & Your Calendar

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Build Your Brand Craft Show Series - So You Want to Do a Craft Show? Check Your Calendar by KatersAcres

Craft Show Planning & Preparation

Look Ahead at Your Calendar

Build Your Brand Craft Show Series - So You Want to Do a Craft Show? Check Your Calendar by KatersAcres

One of the most vital parts of getting ready for a craft show is minding your calendar!  This is so very important and it’s something that is often forgotten and overlooked as you continue on the daily grind of “life” and even the normal parts of running your Etsy shop.  I’m going to try and give you some of my best advice in calendar preparedness and getting ready for your craft show. Continue reading Craft Show Planning & Your Calendar

Little Sculpted Birds Tutorial

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Lil Blob Birds Tutorial by KatersAcres for the FriesenProject

SCULPTED BIRDS TUTORIAL

The much awaiting and highly anticipated “Birds of a Feather” book by Christi Friesen has begun.  (*Three Cheers for Christi’s awesome book*).  I think I mentioned in my last post, thought it always bears repeating, that this is my favorite Christi Friesen book.  Perhaps it’s because I really enjoy making birds, or maybe it’s because I enjoy feeding birds, or maybe it’s because my favorite food is chicken?!?! Whatever the reason, I am so excited to kick off this month with Christi’s awesome “Lil’ Blob Birds” from her book.  These are so addicting … I made 6 the first sitting and about a dozen in the next.  They are fun!  So get your clay out, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get started! Continue reading Little Sculpted Birds Tutorial

Birds of a Feather by Christi Friesen Polymer Clay Book Review

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Friesen Fridays - Book 6 Birds of a Feather Book Review

Another month has come and gone and it’s time to kick off summer with my favorite of all Christi’s books: Birds of a Feather.  With summer comes outside activities, vacations, time with friends, and for many much less time in your studios.  Because of this we are taking two summer months to have some fun, relax, and play!

I really enjoy all of Christi’s books, but there are some polymer clay books that I LOVE to review and this is one of those books.  I do not necessarily have a “thing” for birds, (okay, maybe I do a little bit).  This book is jam PACKED with awesome tutorials, tips, fun, and or course Christi’s humor.

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Deciding on Your Product for a Craft Show

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Build Your Brand Craft Show Series - What Products to Take with You

Build Your Brand Craft Show Series - What Products to Take with You

Deciding on Your Product for a Craft Show

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

Koala Bear Tutorial

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Christi Friesen style Koala Jar Polymer Clay Tutorial

How to Make a Koala Bear in Polymer Clay

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

Polymer Clay Wood Grain Tutorial

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How to Make Polymer Clay Wood Grain Tutorial by KatersAcres

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.

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How to Make a Polymer Clay Tasmanian Devil Project

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Polymer Clay Tasmanian Devil Tutorial by KatersAcres

The Friesen Project of 2013 Presents:

Polymer Clay Tasmanian Devil Tutorial by KatersAcres

Friesen Friday Once Again

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

DIY Polymer Clay Pig Tutorial

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DIY Polymer Clay Pig Figurine

Cute & Utterly Adorable – Make Your Own Today:

“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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DIY Polymer Clay Chicken Figurine

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DIY Polymer Clay Chicken Figurine by KatersAcres

Cute & Adorable

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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Polymer Clay Echidna Tutorial

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Polymer Clay Echidna Tutorial by KatersAcres for the Friesen Project of 2013

The Friesen Project of 2013 Presents

Break out the popcorn, Twinkies, Vegemite, and TimTams:

IT’S FRIESEN FRIDAY!

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.

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So You Want to Do a Craft Show? How to Prepare for a Craft Show

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Build Your Brand Craft Show Series - So You Want to Do a Craft Show

How to Prepare for a Craft Show:

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 …

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International Polymer Clay Swaps – Pens & Twinchies

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Polymer Clay Swap Items (Pen & Twinchie) by KatersAcres for Laura Schiller

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

Christi Friesen Tutorial: Aborigine Artwork

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Christi Friesen Tutorial for the Friesen Project: Aborigine Art Using Polymer Clay

The Friesen Project of 2013 Presents:

Friesen Friday!

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