{"id":7418,"date":"2009-12-26T03:25:43","date_gmt":"2009-12-26T11:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=7418"},"modified":"2013-10-26T10:57:54","modified_gmt":"2013-10-26T17:57:54","slug":"polymer-clay-spotlight-summary-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-spotlight-summary-part-two\/7418\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Spotlight Summary (Part 2) 2009-08-07 to 2009-09-11"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer“Thanks, Cindy, for spotlighting artisans that point us in new directions.” ~Beadspiration<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s the holidays and I am taking a bit of break. In case you missed the announcement, the schedule changes for the weekly video tutorials and color recipe cards, are posted here: Polymer Clay Library Holiday Schedule<\/a>. And to give you something to read here at the blog, I am providing a 4 part series with links to all of the Spotlight Features from the last 6 months. They are very inspirational.<\/span><\/p>\n

Silverleaf… your crackled gold leaf pendants are stunning! I SO appreciate the inspiration I find here. I hear my mom’s voice from childhood prodding me on…”Practice makes perfect!” Thanks, Cindy, for spotlighting artisans that point us in new directions. <\/span><\/span>~Beadspiration<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As an idea for the comments while I am on my little break, Peggy-B suggested that everyone think back over the past year and share some thoughts about your favorite lesson(s) so far… or perhaps talk about an proud accomplishment that happened for you with your polymer clay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you Peggy for making this suggestion. I value everyones comments as special gifts, and appreciate all of you very much. And now here is Part 2 of the four part Spotlight Summary Series:<\/span><\/p>\n

August 7, 2009: Polyanya<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Learning About Faux Raku Polymer Clay Beads and Kaleidoscope Canes<\/a> — “I couldn’t wait any longer before sending you some pics… so here they are with no sanding.”<\/em> ~Polyanya (Shetland Islands, UK)<\/span><\/p>\n

August 10, 2009: Marsha Nelson:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Polymer Clay Jewelry Made with Several Styles of Flower Petal Beads<\/a> —\u00a0 “I must admit that it’s kind of scary to send photos… my work is still new and evolving!”<\/em> ~Marsha-N<\/span><\/p>\n

August 14, 2009: Kim Misenheimer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Polymer Clay Beads | Home Jewelry Business | Kimisen’s Etsy Shop<\/a> —\u00a0 “Finally listed my creations at Etsy and have sold my first piece!”<\/em> ~Kim-M<\/span><\/p>\n

August 21, 2009: Rob Kerfoot:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Use a Rock Tumbler for More Professional Looking Polymer Clay Beads<\/a> —\u00a0 “Using the vibratory tumbler has improved my work 10 fold.”<\/em> ~Rob-K (Providence, Rhode Island, USA)<\/span><\/p>\n

September 4, 2009: Silverleaf:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Crackled Gold Leaf, Alcohol Ink and Liquid Polymer Clay Techniques<\/a> —\u00a0 “The owners of my local bead shop took one look and offered to sell them for me!”<\/em> ~Silverleaf (Chesterfield in Derbyshire, England)<\/span><\/p>\n

September 11, 2009: Melilnda Herron:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

She’s Been Bit’n by the Polymer Clay Jewelry Making… Bead Bug<\/a> —\u00a0 “A couple of attempts needed on the crackled beads before I actually got them to crackle, but it was fun.”<\/em> ~Melinda-H (Helena, Montana, USA)<\/span><\/p>\n

Links to All 4 Articles in this Spotlight Summary Series:<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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Polymer Clay Spotlights (Part 1) 2009-07-12 to 2009-07-31<\/a><\/span>
\n Polymer Clay Spotlights (Part 2) 2009-08-07 to 2009-09-11<\/a><\/span>
\n Polymer Clay Spotlights (Part 3) 2009-09-18 to 2009-10-23<\/a><\/span>
\n Polymer Clay Spotlights (Part 4) 2009-11-06 to 2009-12-18<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

As I read through everyone’s comments I was struck by Melinda’s reference to this site as “community”. I think that in addition to the wonderful teaching Cindy provides for us, the opportunity to put our stuff “out there” in this supportive environnment can’t help but make us better artists as we learn from and appreciate each other. Congratulations on getting your store up and running, Kim. It’s obvious from your quick sales that the world loves your work, and rightfully so. <\/span><\/span>~Elizabeth-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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