{"id":4735,"date":"2009-07-11T03:08:21","date_gmt":"2009-07-11T10:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=4735"},"modified":"2014-07-05T12:08:18","modified_gmt":"2014-07-05T19:08:18","slug":"altered-paper-jewelry-craft-book-review-polymer-clay-bead-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/altered-paper-jewelry-craft-book-review-polymer-clay-bead-ideas\/4735\/","title":{"rendered":"Altered Paper Jewelry Craft Book Review | Polymer Clay Bead Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With Special Mention to the Polymer Clay Crane Project Honoring Lives Lost In The Iraq War:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Judging by the blog contest prizes I’ve been winning lately, it appears that Lady Luck is on my side. Back in March a UPS box of<\/span> wonderful scrapbooking supplies<\/a> from Tim Holtz arrived on my doorstep. And this month, it was a jewelry making book from Craftside<\/a>. Yippeee!<\/span><\/p>\n

An image of the book (“Altered Paper Jewelry<\/a>\"\"” by Jenn Mason) is posted in the photo above. It has one of those lovely matte finish covers that feels great in your hands. Plus the photography and layout are absolutely gorgeous. This is the kind of book you go to again and again for inspiration. I love it! Thank you so much Lindsey Cardarelli from Craftside for sending it out to me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below is a tutorial video from the Craftside series featuring Host Stefanie Girard chatting with Author Jenn Mason about how to make a matchbook card and plastic tube necklace.<\/span><\/p>\n

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After reviewing Jenn Mason’s book, I have to say that the projects are very cool and ‘outside the box’. They use lots of different recycled and up-cycled materials. And of course lots of altered paper.<\/span><\/p>\n

My favorite project is the Origami Glitter Lilies…. a sparkly origami folded pair of earrings shaped like Easter Lilies. The photos make me want to try them in polymer clay.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>>> By the way, if you want to read an inspiring story about origami techniques and polymer clay, head over to Judy Dunn’s blog. She is making polymer clay cranes<\/a> to honor those who tragically lost their lives in the Iraq war.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the origami ideas, Jenn Mason’s book also has many other projects that could easily cross over into the world of polymer clay jewelry design. So if you like funky, then you might want to have a look: Altered Paper Jewelry<\/a>\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Since this post has touched on the idea that polymer clay inspiration can come from just about anywhere, why don’t we focus on this topic in the comment section below.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, I am easily inspired by quilting magazines<\/a> when coming up with new and unique cane designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

You on the other hand, might get visions of clay while hiking through an alpine meadow in the Swiss Alps… or while preparing a gourmet meal for a romantic dinner with your significant other.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you think about it, polymer clay ideas really are everywhere… even when you are day dreaming at work when you really shouldn’t be. So please do share your stories below.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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