Archive for the ‘jewelry making’ Category

Hot Summer Floral Pendant – How to use alcohol inks with Friendly Plastic – New Friendly Plastic TV VIDEO!

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012


How to use alcohol inks with Friendly Plastic!  New Video


Rich vibrant corals, hot succulent pinks and  juicy purple color combine to create this stunning floral pendant.


In this episode, Linda Peterson shows you how to use alcohol inks to create a stunning floral pendant.  Get out your broken jewelry - this is a great project to upcycle those pieces as well.  Enjoy!

 




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New Video – Friendly Plastic TV – How to create tube beads

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011


In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Host Linda Peterson shows you how to create tube beads using Friendly Plastic and a griddle.



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Friendly Plastic TV Video – Dimensional Pendants with decorative foils

Sunday, October 31st, 2010
In the past we've worked alot on 2-dimensional designs which primarily focused on layering or putting a variety of mediums on top of the Friendly Plastic to alter the look of it in some way.  In this video, we take that a step further. 

I love the look of stretching and crackling the Friendly Plastic, but often this results in the colors of the foil dulling when the black background pulls up through.  To solve this and to add a decorative, somewhat watercolor wash effect, I tried nail polishes.  The results are beautiful and the polishes fix the foil so that the colors remain bright.  Add a touch of decorative foil and you've created one of a kind - gorgeous pendants - in any color...and my I add that you can make these in 30 minutes or less??  Great HUH? 

Kits and Friendly Plastic supplies can be purchased at the CrafTECH University Craft-E store.


I hope you enjoyed this episode of Friendly Plastic TV.  I always welcome your comments and suggestions for show segments.

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Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Friendly Plastic Tv- Create a pendant with Friendly Plastic Pellets – Faux Jade Technique

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
By request, the latest in the Friendly Plastic TV series features pellets. Friendly Plastic pellets are very versatile and suitable for use in moulds, custom colors, and many rubberstamping techniques.

In this video, we feature pellets and rubberstamping to create a faux jade and artifact pendant based on the steampunk trend that is so popular.










Purchase a 1.5 oz sample pack of Friendly Plastic pellets here.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

New Friendly Plastic TV Episode – ArtEmboss and Friendly Plastic Geometric Earrngs

Saturday, August 28th, 2010
As many of you know...Im deep in the middle of writing my next book on Metal Work jewelry.  But, I just can't seem to keep my hands out of the Friendly Plastic!
 In this episode I combine ArtEmboss Light brass with Friendly Plastic designer sticks in the Swirl Pattern to create a pair of very trendy geometric earrings.  They even SPIN!!! How fun is that?



If you are new to Friendly Plastic and what to give it a whirl, CrafTECH University offers classes to get you acquainted with this wonderful exciting medium.  Take one of our online LIVE and interactive classes or choose one of our on-demand classes.  It's your choice and it's creating on YOUR schedule not mine.

Join Tiffany Windsor of Cool2Craft and myself at the Creative Connection Event on September 17th.  We'll be broadcasting from the event live and bring you live Friendly Plastic demo's as well as other fabulous demonstrations from the industries hottest Designers and manufacturers....so set your calendars...

Okay ya'lll....get off the computer and go make some Friendly Plastic Jewelry!!!!!!!

Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Friendly Plastic TV presents – Stamped Tube Beads with Linda Peterson

Friday, July 30th, 2010


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!


Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

BijiouxArtCreation – Truely a work of ART! KARINE COLLIGNON

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
I am always taken back by the beautiful artwork of Karine Colliginon of BijiouxArtCreation!  In her latest facebook update she shared photo's of one of her Art Shows.  I couldn't resist sharing these with you!  I think my favorite is the one on the upper right corner......no wait...the middle one in black and silver...oH Oh....and...well...Actually they are all my favorite! Seriously....do you think I could pick just one???





























Karine has been attending Cool2Craft  Live craft TV on Mondays and although she speaks little english, she is very much active in the chat room - which I think is WONDERFUL!!!! 

Please check out Karines work - and get something one of a kind from FRANCE!!!

Join all of us Crafty Creative souls on Cool2Craft live tomorrow at 11am central time.  I'll be showing you how to add SPLASH to your wardrobe with Friendly Plastic Pellets!!!  See you there!















Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

It’s Cool2Craft Monday – Basic Jewelry Techniques

Monday, May 3rd, 2010
I get more an more excited when I see all the great things that are happening online with the world of crafting. I sooo miss the days of craft tv...I miss Carol Duvall (personally AND the SHOW!)...I miss Aleene's Creative Living, my aunt June was a guest on Aleene's show...I miss everything about the way that Craft TV inspired all of us.


Well...a bunch of us designers have gotten together and said...enuf is enuf! We took it into our own hands and while it is taking a bit of hard work to launch we are seeing the fruits of our labors.


Im on each Monday with exception of a few - on COOL2Craft Live hosted by Aleene's daughter Tiffany Windsor. She's on a quest to gather together 1 MILLION viewers who think it's cool 2 craft! I know she can do it.




Today I featured Jewelry basics and my latest book - Beading in No Time.

Gotta get back to those basics.....as boring as we all may think they are...you can never practice them to much or ever stray away from them because everthing in life will fall apart if you do!

While this isn't Friendly Plastic specific....it relates.  Why? because if you dont know how to put your Friendly Plastic pieces together to make jewelry...all you have is a bunch of Friendly Plastic pieces.....

As soon as the archived link is available I will post it. You can go to www.cool2craft.com to watch any of the shows.

I also talked about my latest venture...which is SOOO COOL! LIVE INTERACTIVE WEB CLASSES.  This allows you to take classes from the industries BEST TOP designers right from your own home.  Saves you money...saves us time...We get to meet and talk with you....and you talk back to us....We're all happy - Life is good.

More information click here:  http://www.craftechuniversity.com/




Next big question...where to buy Friendly Plasic...well...FRIENDLY PLASTIC MARKETPLACE!  will solve that problem

If you wanna win free stuff...like Friendly Plastic...well just join us on Cool2Craft!  (HINT HINT - I have a big giveaway on May 17th - Fun with Friendly Plastic segment!)


Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

National Craft Month Tips on Jewelry Making!

Friday, March 12th, 2010
I've posted on Facebook a call out for your favorite jewelry making tips....or ...just a creative tip in general.  I love all the response I've been receiving.  (remember to leave your tip on the blog via a comment or on Facebook and I'll enter you into a drawing to be given away next Friday!)

Here are of some of my favorites: 

Cindy C. "When making jewelry for yourself, have something in mind that your going to wear it with. That way you can match or with medias like friendly plastic, polymer clay, etc you can create colors that will coordinate with your outfit. It will give you a great custom look"

Carol C:  "Taking apart something I bought at a charity shop and combining it with my stash to make something new especially using chain maille. There are some wonderful weaves to try."

Melody B:  "I like making various wire pieces up and then come back to them to put them together at a later date. Things always look different from a fresh perspective!

Amy K:  "Beading gives you the flexibility to work to your hearts content, and improvise as you go without losing valuable stock if you mess up :)" 

These are all GREAT tips ladies!  Thanks so much for sharing!  Leave your tip too and win a prize!

Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

NEW FPTV Video! Using Push Molds and Friendly Plastic

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
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.

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Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.