{"id":6766,"date":"2014-09-16T18:48:42","date_gmt":"2014-09-16T22:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=6766"},"modified":"2014-09-16T18:48:42","modified_gmt":"2014-09-16T22:48:42","slug":"woyww-flourish-polymer-clay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2014\/09\/16\/woyww-flourish-polymer-clay\/","title":{"rendered":"WOYWW – Flourishing Polymer Clay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy\u00a0What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday<\/a>\u00a0once again, everyone!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The weather\u00a0is already quite\u00a0fall-like here in southern Massachusetts. Much too early!<\/p>\n

As they say, “Winter is coming<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

\"2014<\/a><\/p>\n

(Click on any of the pics for a closer look.<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Anyhow, my workdesk this week is happy busy. I’ve gotten back to working through Christi Friesen’s book,\u00a0Flourish<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0She got loads of ideas for using polymer clay to create flowers, buds, branches and all kinds of things that look like they might grow in nature.<\/p>\n

\"2014<\/a><\/p>\n

The pink flowers make me think of\u00a0ranunculous blossoms. That one will be a pendant, as there’s a stringing channel\u00a0on the back.<\/p>\n

The branch is, well, just a branch. No stringing hole, no idea what I’ll do with it. But I love how the unmixed bits of clay add to the look.<\/p>\n

Above the tile are some pods, they’re interesting, but not really my thing, I’ve decided.<\/p>\n

\"2014<\/a><\/p>\n

These berries were made with translucent polymer clay, embossing powders and some pastel dust. They’re waiting to be wired up into bunches (like in the top photo<\/em>.) They might make a nice fall brooch.<\/p>\n

Above the berries & leaves are\u00a0my burnt polymer clay beads that I told you about last week<\/a>. I’m still planning to paint them with Swelligant paints & patinas. For now they’re just weird looking pruney things.<\/p>\n

\"faux<\/a><\/p>\n

Oh, and the video tutorial for how to make these faux sea glass beads <\/a>(and a bracelet with the beads) went up on Monday if you’re interested in giving it a try.<\/p>\n

\"2014<\/a><\/p>\n

This photo shows that my artistic abilities clearly do NOT lie in the area of drawing. \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n

But, a rough sketch gets the job done. I was just trying to figure out how I’d like to string up these three purple flower clay pieces with beads into a necklace. As you can see, there are several different Swarovski crystal beads auditioning for supporting roles. The pearls will definitely go in, and perhaps some little brass beads.<\/p>\n

I promise better pics once the piece is done.<\/p>\n

\"2014<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, did I mention that the weather has cooled off significantly here? That got me shopping for some nice wool knits for sweaters. \u00a0I splurged at Mood Fabrics <\/a>and Vogue Fabrics<\/a> for this stack of goodies.<\/p>\n

Actually, it’s not such a splurge if you figure that $101.01 got me enough for four quality wool sweaters. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

That’s it for today. Wondering why I shared a photo of my desk? Well, it’s\u00a0What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday<\/a>, the day we all go play over at\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Julia’s<\/a>\u00a0and take a peek at what other creative folks have on\u00a0their<\/em> desks. Join us, if you dare. muwahahaha<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Happy creating!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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