Monthly Archives: March 2007

computers…curse or blessing?

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Chris

I’m on my laptop this week because I’ve been having computer problems for several days. Still can’t figure out what the problem is, so I’m trying to back up all my important files and pics before doing anything drastic. My … Continue reading →

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floating garden/dragonfly gems tutorial

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Chris

(Adapted from Dona Kato’s layered “dichroic” effects tutorial.) Supplies Needed: ~sterling silver bezel cups with loops* ~FIMO decorating gel ~foils (I used Jones Tones foils) ~liquid silver leaf (for the dragonfly gems) ~tiny polymer clay flowers (for floating garden) I … Continue reading →

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spiritual connection

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Chris

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” Michelangelo Have you ever been so inspired by something that you couldn’t wait to get started on a design? And once you started, everything just flowed … Continue reading →

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spring break

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Chris

The kids are home for spring break this week. We didn’t get to go anywhere this year, so I’ve been dreaming of lying on a beach somewhere under the palm trees.            

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on the subject of fimo gel

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Chris

My friend, Tina T. has been doing some fun things with Fimo decorating gel as well. I just love her mermaid focal.

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upcoming tutorial

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Chris

I’m working on a tutorial for the floating garden/dragonfly gems beads. If you would like to play along, I’ll give you the supply list now. Materials: sterling silver bezel cups with loops* FIMO decorating gel foils (I used Jones Tones … Continue reading →

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dragonfly gems

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Chris

Donna Kato was my first polymer clay idol and continues to top the list. These were adapted from Donna Kato’s layered “dichroic” effects tutorial. The colored foils give these an almost candy-like look.

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