{"id":14841,"date":"2011-12-29T03:19:38","date_gmt":"2011-12-29T11:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=14841"},"modified":"2016-07-11T15:31:44","modified_gmt":"2016-07-11T22:31:44","slug":"polymer-art-therapy-changing-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-art-therapy-changing-lives\/14841\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Art Therapy – Changing Lives | 5th Friday Video"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PolymerVid #236:<\/span> As I create for others, I think about the joy of knowing them. With that there is absolutely no room for thoughts about pain, illness, fears… ~Michele Effing<\/span>
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If you’re new around here and don’t know what the heck a Fifth Friday is… not to worry. Just watch the video at this Studio Tour<\/a> link, and all will become crystal clear.
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Now to set the stage for today’s Fifth Friday “Book Launch”<\/em> video, please read the following excerpt from a dear member of the community. Her kind and insightful words are a wonderful intro for what I discuss in the video posted further down<\/a> on this page.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hi Cindy, my addiction to clay started about a year ago after I was diagnosed with MS and went from a career girl to staying at home going nuts trying to find something to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is funny, but my goal was to network more online and actually talk to the people who share my new passion. Discovering my creative side has had a huge impact on how I deal with my health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Formerly, I was a nurse, so I know all the positive medical aspects of having a “hobby”. But, without sounding corny here, it is more than a hobby to me now.<\/span><\/p>\n

When I am creating my mind turns to the beauty in life; and as I create for others, I think about the joy of knowing them. With that there is absolutely no room for thoughts about pain, illness, fears of the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

I tell you, I suggest to everyone to find an art medium now – of course I talk about polymer clay!<\/span><\/p>\n

I spent much time researching, reading, investing in books, etc. and your lessons by far have been the best tutorials – everything is broken down and made simplistic. And you even incorporate wire work – it is a great, inspiring site! If only I had signed up with you FIRST, the 20lb bag of scrap clay I have would be much, much smaller!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sorry, this is a long response but I must tell you quickly – I love flower canes! Followed instructions to “T” from books published by other well known polymer clay artists – and they would always look horrible!<\/span><\/p>\n

So, I recently purchased a back issue of yours, the flower petal cane, turned out perfect – especially your tip on the packing!<\/span><\/p>\n

This sounds silly, but it is a little exciting – you are famous in my house, I call you my Art Professor! Keep it up! Thanks.<\/span><\/p>\n

~Michele Effing<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n