The next in the series of Friendly Plastic TV dedicated to rubber stampers! Get out those stamps, ink and alcohol ink to create some quick easy and beautiful beads.
Then share photos with me and I'll feature you on this blog!
Join me on Monday - Noon eastern, 11am central as Friendly Plastic will be featured on my segment on Cool2Craft!
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A couple of days ago I wrote about Zentangle. Have you heard about it? It's the latest and greatest rage sweeping the arts and crafts industry. ANYONE and I mean ANYONE can create amazing art just by drawing a line, circle or any geometric shape and combining them in a repeating manner.
Taking that concept, this video will show you how to create beautiful artbeads. I hope you enjoy getting entangled in ZENTANGLE.
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It looks like Liz and I were on the same page with the videos! Check out Liz Welch's latest video on how to create a mould to use with Friendly Plastic. Then watch the Friendly Plastic video for tips on using FP pellets in the mould.
Have you seen Linda Peterson’s video on using Friendly Plastic in moulds? If you haven’t, go and check it out now on the Friendly Plastic Blog. The reason for pointing you in that direction is because it ties in very nicely with my latest FPUKtv video on how to make the moulds using a two part silicone putty called Easy Mold. As the name suggests, it is really easy to use, and it is quick to make some exciting moulds from your precious bits and bobs.
Easy Mold comes from the same stable as Envirotex Lite and it is simple to mix the two differently coloured putties together, press the ball of smooth putty around an object or push an object in to the putty. You leave it for anywhere between 5 minutes to 20 minutes depending on the amount of putty you use, and then gently remove the object from the putty (or the other way around in some cases) and hey presto, you have an incredibly detailed reusable mould.
Whilst there are loads of lovely moulds out there to buy (cake decorating / sugarcraft moulds, and the fabulous range from Krafty Lady), sometimes you want to do your own thing. I have found it excellent for making multiple copies of objects that are precious to me that I don’t want to use in a project, or that I only have one of when I need 10. Markets, car boot sales, and charity shops are great places to find interesting things to mould; so is your jewellery box.
The moulds are flexible so they are really easy to release from, and you don’t have to stick with using Friendly Plastic, why not try polymer clay, paper clay, Hearty, or any of the other modelling compounds out there.
Like Linda, I prefer to use hot water to soften my FP for moulding, it makes it much easier to handle (not sticky or too hot). You can use up all your scraps in a mould as well, and then simply paint the surface afterwards using acrylic paints. My personal preference depends on what I am trying to achieve: If I want total control over detailed colouring then I go for Friendly Plastic Pellets, but if I want a background colour with a metallic look that can still be altered, then the FP sticks are the way to go.
The other nice thing about the putty is that it seems to have a long shelf life as long as you keep the lids tightly closed, so you are ready to make a mould whenever the inspiration takes you.
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I hope you enjoy the latest in the Friendly Plastic TV series. This technique was one of many we demonstrated at the recent CHA Winter Show in Anaheim, California.
For more information on how to color pellets - see our video on youtube.
Gift giving doesn't have to be a chore....or a "have to" thing. Think of how warm you feel when you open a card from a special person who says...."Just because..." or "thinking of you". Makes you feel good doesn't it????
In this video, I've combined that warm fuzzy feeling with a card that is truely a gift in itself. So hope you enjoy this month's program......
Roll 'em!
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This is a brand new technique that I've never shown except at the Starving Artist Retreat in Colorado. Just a word of caution, do not use regular oil paints as it produces quite a awful smell when placed on the griddle. Genesis Paints are available thru AMACO - just email your questions by clicking here and they will hook you up.
Be sure to check out my etsy site too for more Friendly Plastic one of a kind jewelry! Makes great gifts too!
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I've been receiving so much email asking for basic techniques and THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in suggestions! The only way to make keep bringing you content that is helpful is to know what you want to see
A big thank you to Liz Welch for inspiring this segment. She has a wonderful DVD available as I mentioned before where she goes into greater depth on these basic techniques
You can purchase it from her website at: www.rarebird.ltd.uk if you are in the UK or through her USA contact Jen Lowe of Jen Lowe Designs. US price is $25.00 plus shipping.
For Friendly Plastic pellets and one of a kind steam punk jewelry featuring friendly plastic and this technique visit my etsy store: http://www.lindapetersondesigns.etsy.com/
Carter, young 15 year old inspiring artist on our Facebook Fan Page suggested something that would be more sculptural in the next video. So here's to you Carter and I hope you and everyone else enjoy!
Let me just say this...sculpting is easy...that is, easy once you understand the 6 Simple Shapes and how they play a part in creating complex shapes.
The Simple shapes are: ball, log, tapered log, rounded triangle, teardrop and cube. By combining these shapes in various sizes and blending away the seam you create more complex shapes.
This video uses simple balls, logs and tapered logs to create the Sea Turtle. And here's a little hint. After he's finished....make a mold of him and make more and more, because the pellets work perfect in molds!
