{"id":14728,"date":"2011-12-01T03:07:47","date_gmt":"2011-12-01T11:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=14728"},"modified":"2013-08-15T16:57:12","modified_gmt":"2013-08-15T23:57:12","slug":"snowy-tree-pointillist-cane-pt1-polymer-clay-tute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/snowy-tree-pointillist-cane-pt1-polymer-clay-tute\/14728\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowy Tree “Pointillist” Cane Pt-1 | Polymer Clay Tute"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Snowy<\/a>Video #232:<\/span> “Cindy, have you ever thought of doing a landscape cane tutorial? I would love to see how YOU do it!” ~Tina-A<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Over the last week or so, most of the communities here on British Columbia’s West Coast, received their first dusting of snow… so it seemed like perfect timing to share my new Snowy Tree Cane tutorial with all of you.<\/span><\/p>\n

The idea for this project was also inspired by a lovely art card that’s been sitting on my desk for years now. It depicts a fantasy winter scene with snow covered trees, a dark winter sky, ocean waves and a sea turtle… all done in the pointillist style by artist Ron Steven, aka Rogest<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

I had the pleasure of meeting Ron a few years back when we hosted an open house showing of my Kidart Spirit Bear Sculpture<\/a>. Ron attended because he also works with artistic children, and was interested in learning more about our project. He is such an interesting man, who left corporate life years ago, to pursue his love of tropical scuba diving and art.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using paint mixed with sand to make tiny dots in the pointillist style, much of Roget’s work is inspired by the sea. And many of his paintings have an Australian Aboriginal look to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seeing that art card everyday on my desk… along with the recent snow that blanketed our front yard… and reading the requests from some of you asking me to teach a landscape cane… all contributed to the inspiration for this week’s Snowy Tree Cane Tutorial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hi Cindy, I’m relatively new here and am thoroughly enjoying it. I have a request, or maybe you might have it here somewhere. I tried searching but couldn’t find any tutorial or anything on it, but I would love to see a tutorial on landscape canes, like the ocean and clouds and things. Warmly.<\/span> ~Karen-H<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I would be VERY interested in landscape canes!<\/span> ~Suzanne-C<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I’m new here but I am at an intermediate level. Although I am working through your beginners course to break some of my bad habits and learn new skills. I would love to see a landscape cane. I can make them but they are pretty lame! Thanks again.<\/span> ~Kathleen-C<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Also Cindy to your long list of wanted tutes. I saw a beautiful I think they call them landscape canes. Is this something you could offer us someday. Please and Thank you.<\/span> ~Peggy-B<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So…<\/em> coming up tomorrow (Friday, December 2, 2011) <\/span>in the Vol-043-1 members video at the Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a>, I’ll be teaching Part 1 of this very cool Pointillist style, Snowy Tree Cane project.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> A general prerequisite for all of my weekly tutorials is that you have a good understanding of the polymer clay basics, including: conditioning clay, using a pasta machine, clay blade and other simple tools, making Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends, baking clay, as well as sanding and finishing. If you need help in these areas, my Polymer Clay Beginners Course<\/a> will get you up to speed quickly. There is also plenty of free information on this blog. Use the search box at the top of the page to find articles on specific topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Supplies & Tools: Video-043-1 Snowy Tree Cane Pt-1:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • 1\/2 package each of the following polymer clay colors:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    – 5010 Navy Premo Sculpey<\/a>\"\" Polymer Clay<\/span><\/p>\n

    – 5001 White Premo Sculpey<\/a>\"\" Polymer Clay<\/span><\/p>\n

    – 5505 Turquoise Premo Sculpey<\/a>\"\" Polymer Clay<\/span><\/p>\n

    – 5038 Peacock Pearl Premo Accents<\/a>\"\" Polymer Clay<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Makins’ Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder<\/a>\"\" and 2mm round hole die.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Pasta Machine<\/a>\"\".<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Clay Blade<\/a>\"\".<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Ruler.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Knitting Needle, Etch ‘n Pearl Tool<\/a>\"\" or Round Dowel
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      The full version of the Vol-043-1 Snowy Tree Cane Pt-1 <\/em>video will be posted in the Polymer Clay Members Library on Friday December 2, 2011.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Here’s a sneak peak…<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n