Archive for the ‘Linda Peterson’ Category

Friendly Plastic Featured on Cool2Craft Monday November 29th

Sunday, November 28th, 2010


It's that time of year when we think of getting together with friends....so why not put a fun touch on your party?  Find out how to create these whimsical wine glass charms from....you guessed it...Friendly Plastic.



Join Linda Peterson on tomorrow's Cool2Craft Live TV - NOON eastern

click here 15 minutes before the show for fun craft chat:  linqto.com/rooms/cool2craft


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

Friendly Plastic dimensional pendants today on Cool2Craft live

Monday, November 15th, 2010
Im showing the technique to Bling up your Friendly Plastic jewelry - Live on today's Cool2Craft show with Tiffany Windsor.

We're making dimensional pendings using lots and lots of fun materials! 

Kit available for $16.95 at CrafTECH University

The Cool2Craft Line up features guests:
   Heidi Borchers
   Candace Jedrowicz
   Brenda Pinnick
   Tiffany Windsor
   Linda Peterson

Watch the show live at 12 noon eastern (11am Central, 9am Pacific) click here.







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

Friendly Plastic Dichroic Effect by Linda Peterson featured on Cool2Craft

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
In case you missed the episode yesterday, here's the segment featured on Cool2Craft Live Craft TV


You can catch Cool2Craft every Monday at Noon eastern. 

Like this technique?  Purchase the  kit from CrafTECH University.   - Click on Today's special! - Free shipping is applicable only in the US/Canada.  And additional charge will apply to all orders outside US.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Friendly Plastic on Cool2Craft Live – Monday October 25

Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Linda Peterson demonstrates how to create the look of dichro with Friendly Plastic on October 25, 2010 Cool2Craft LIVE TV! Watch LIVE from your computer at noon Eastern! Join in the LIVE chatroom! Ask your questions LIVE! Did we mention it’s LIVE!




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If you can’t watch Monday’s live show, click here to view archived show clips!





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

Friendly Plastic featured on Cool2Craft Monday October 25

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

 Join Linda Peterson on Monday October 25th at 12 noon Eastern time - (11am central and 5pm in the UK) to learn how to create a dichroic effect in Friendly Plastic using some materials she brought back from England!!!  Such a fun technique inspired by Liz Welch. 

See you then!!!

To see the show live visit  linqto.com/rooms/cool2craft about 30 minutes and take part in the pre-show chat.



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.

A Friendly tease…………..Friendly Plastic TV and Friendly Plastic visits Knottingham

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Im in the final stages of editing the next in the series of Friendly Plastic videos and I've shot the opening on location in London, which I think you will enjoy.

But for now, I am on my way to the English Midlands to go visit a couple of very dear friends, Gill and Liz.

Liz has been featured many times on the blog for her amazing work in Friendly Plastic and helping spread the word throughout England and the world.  I will be visitin Liz's home and studio tomorrow.  So stay tuned....even I don't know what we will create!

For now here's a sneak peak  at what's coming up on FPTV.  Make faux jade using Friendly Plastic Pellets!



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

Friendly Plastic at The Creative Connection Event

Thursday, September 16th, 2010
The countdown is HERE!!! Im so excited to be here representing Amaco and Friendly Plastic to an amazing group of 400 women attending The Creative Connection Event.

Over the next day or two paneled discussions and classes will be held to help creative women take their business to the next level. 

Cool2Craft will be broadcasting a special airing of the Pajama Party live via the web tomorrow night beginning at 7:30 pm central.  Join Tiffany Windsor and myself as we bring you the coolest crafts - and yes that includes FRIENDLY PLASTIC! and much much more.

I've just arrived to the event, but Tiffany tells me that this is beyond her wildest imagination!! I can't wait to dive in tomorrow.

I'll be signing copies of my latest book - Beading in No Time from 3pm to 4pm...so if you are attending this event, drop by and say hello! I'd love to meet you!


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 featured on Cool2Craft today!

Monday, August 2nd, 2010
I'm excited that I continually receive email from newbies interested in trying Friendly Plastic!!!  The learning curve is quick so you can make great art in a relatively short time.

On today's Cool2Craft Live I share a basic - staple - technique using Friendly Plastic.  I call it the "magic of marbeling" and this really is a WOW but very easy technique.


And to make it easy for you - I've assembled a kit which will include:

  • Jana Ewy's book - Friendly Plastic 101 - chocked full of wonderfully delicious Friendly Plastic jewelry ideas and more
  • 10 half sticks of Friendly Plastic (colors will vary - but will include all of our newest colors!)
  • Marbeling comb (not pictured)
  • 1 oz package of Pellets 
  • FREE SHIPPING!


    This kit includes shipping for only $24.95
    Hurry these kits sell out fast and I only have a few left!




    If you missed today's show...with lots of great demo's and a wrap up of CHA...you can watch the recorded show at your convenience by going to the Cool2Craft website and clicking archived shows.  www.cool2craft.com



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