I thought this month I would make a video based on my recent demo on Cool2Craft Live last Monday.
Alcohol inks are one of the most versatile mediums I own. The way their colors dance on the Friendly Plastic really gives you lots of opportunities to create customized sticks and sparks the creative juices! That's a good thing huh???
After I uploaded the video, I realized that I didnt give finishing instructions to the earrings. OOPS!
Attach jump rings into each of the holes. Attach an earring wire to one of the jump rings. You can add beads to the earring wire if desired.
I also attached a swarovski crystal danglie to the opposite end. I like movement and the crystal I think adds a nice touch.
If you are new to jewelry making - pick up a copy of my newest book BEADING IN NO TIME (which received 4 1/2 stars from About.com! - read the review here)
178 pages - 50 projects from beginner to intermediate.
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Can a lawsuit be racially insensitive? The whistle-blower lawsuit over the quality of plastic pipe extruded by JM Eagle took another unexpected twist today, when the company issued a news release saying that several "major minority-rights organizations, including the Anti-Defamation...
It's wonderful to be introduced to talent all around the world. It amazes me to look at all the different places that our readers come from. Places such as France, Hungary, Isreal, Bali, England, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Taiwan...and more.
Today's artist comes from Denmark. Barbara Lees is a multi media artist who works in Friendly Plastic and a variety of other mediums. As I was perusing her website today, I envisioned her work as abstract murals. I know you will enjoy this photo exhibit as much as I did.
Visit Barbara's website for a wonderful art show! www.lees.dk
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
A piece of classic plastic Americana kitsch is on the market. For a little more than a half-million dollars, you can be the owner of a 16-acre parcel of rural Michigan commercial property about 100 miles outside of Detroit with...
The company that makes Lego building blocks was "almost to the point of destruction" a few years ago when CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp took over. Lego A/S had diversified into too many areas, and had lost its focus on the...
Sugar Plum! This design by Mylene Hillam really caught my attention because.....when I was growing up my Grandma Campbell always called me her little "sugar plum". Didn't like it so much when I was growing up...but now that she's not with us anymore, I'd give anything to hear her voice and call me "sugar plum"...which is a name not to be confused with "sugar booger" that my Dad called me!
You can imagine the happy memories the name of this bracelet brought to me when I saw it - I knew it had to be today's feature.
Mylene has this for sale on her website gallery - Im sure it would make "someone" a perfect little gift....hint hint (If you need my address to send it to me- just email me! :O)
May 3 - Jewelry Making basics; This is for all beginners and a first step in creating any kind of jewelry - especially of the Friendly Plastic kind
May 10 - Play in Polymer Clay - Learn some very basic faux turquoise stone technique - EASY AS PIE..and it WILL fool the eye! (that rhymes...hmmm...)
May 17 - FUN WITH FRIENDLY PLASTIC - technique to be determined
** NEW ** ONLINE interactive WebCam based LIVE Craft Classes
MAY 20TH - 11AM CENTRAL - Fun With Friendly Plastic - The basics of Fusion Illusions
May 22th - 11AM CENTRAL - Fun with Friendly Plastic - The basics of Fusion Illusions
Both classes are live and will be featuring the same material. Introductory class fee of $12 allows access to both sessions. Classes are also archived for viewing on demand at a later time. Archived Classes available for purchase.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
The Chinaplas trade show now appears to be the No. 2 global plastics trade show, measured by attendance, surpassing North America's NPE show. And that's despite volcano-related travel distruptions, which held down attendance from Europe. Attendance at the Chinaplas 2010...
Last week Sarah Newman posted an item on The Huffington Post about "anti-plastic heroes" -- a list of 10 "artists, activists, politicians and even corporations who are offering inspiring ways to cut plastic consumption." Newman charges that plastics are "suffocating...
Im hoping you were able to join us on Cool2Craft Live today! If you weren't....well dontcha worry one little bit because the show is archived! (link will be posted just as soon as it becomes available ) - so check back.
One of the biggest questions I receive on a daily basis is where to buy FP! If you don't have access to a Hobby Lobby in your area, well...it's been a little challenging. So to fill that need I have set up theFRIENDLY PLASTIC MARKETPLACE . This will be your one stop shop for FRESH - NO SNAPPER Friendly Plastic and all related tools and accessories. The site is in its infancy stages. I am set to receive a huge order this week and will be setting up Color Packs of my favorite colors. If you are a ADDICT...then you will receive a 25% discount on your order - all the time! Also you'll be able to find out and sign up for FP Online LIVE and interactive Classes using this site.
Thanks to all of our daily readers for your continued support. I hope this enhances your experience.
Tomorrow I'll be featuring more Spring Jewelry from your favorite featured FP artists...so stay tuned
Just a quick friendly reminder to please join all of us on Cool2Craft Livetomorrow at Noon eastern time. (11am central, 9am pacific, 5pm UK and 3am Tuesday for all you late owls still up during wee hours of the morning in Australia.)
I'll be giving away a FREE ONLINE CLASS!!! I look forward to seeing you there!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
