Crafts by Chris

Musing on polymer clay, beads, jewelry and other stuff.

heatwave

Well, it’s hotter than Hades here today. Walked my youngest two blocks to school this morning on his first day back and needed another shower by the time I walked the two blocks back home. YUCK! Yes, it’s early to start back to school, but he is on a year round schedule.
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today I’m working on…

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July!
I enjoyed some much needed down time, but now it’s back to work. Today I’m working on editing some photo retakes for my pottery beads tutorial. The tutorial should be finished in the next day or two. Still need to complete the written instructions [...]

plugging away

While I’m plugging away at my to do list, you can enjoy this stunning Etsy treasury that includes my new black and white flowers. A big thanks to Jen (Etsy id zwzzy) for including me in her fabulous treasury.

the next generation of flower beads

For those of you who have asked for dainty flower beads that will hold up in bracelets….the next generation of flower beads are coming. I’ve been experimenting to get just the right colors and feel, with the right amount of strength and flexibility. I’ve found the right mix of Pardo Art Clay, Pardo [...]

Summertime Fun Sale!

Join us this week for a “Summertime Fun” sale! The following Etsy Angel shops are having a sale starting Sunday, June 13 through Sunday, June 20th. Free shipping, BOGO FREE, special sale sections! You won’t believe what you find this week! Visit the participating shops below and pick up some wonderful items! Start that Christmas [...]

if one is good, more is better, right?

I ordered some of the new Pardo Art Clay recently for a project. I need the strength and flexibility of the Pardo Jewellery Clay for thin pieces, but find it’s softness hard to work with. Of course I can’t buy just one or two…..I MUST have all the colors. Is there a 12-step [...]

texture

I’m usually all about smooth and shiny, but I’ve been thinking more about texture lately. Of course I have rubber stamps and several texture plates, but wanted something different. So, after reading this post on Maureen Thomas’ blog, I thought hmmmm. Off to the china cabinet I went in search of some cut glass bowls. [...]

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