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Friendly Plastic TV presents Wine Glass Charms
Friday, December 3rd, 2010Purchase Friendly Plastic here
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Friendly Plastic inspiration from an "Enchanted" castle
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
She writes:
The tower is made from small "stones" of FP, mainly pewter and silver,
covered in a variety of materials eg voiles, skeleton leaves, micro beads
or patterned with stamps. When all the pieces were assembled the tower as
burnished with rub'n buff in golds and silver. Small ivy leaf cut outs
were then attached to the tower with a soldering iron. The inside is
painted with acrylics.
I learnt so much on Liz's course that my head is full of new ideas. Your
amazing blog is also inspiring - I'm scrounging old bottles of nail polish
to make my own coloured sticks to work with - what a brilliant idea."
Wow!!! Kate was inspired by a Castle......tell me...what inspires you??
Visit Kate's website at: http://www.katecharlescrafts.co.uk/
Send your work to me at lindapetersondesigns@yahoo.com and I"ll feature you!
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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.
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.
contact us
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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.
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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.
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Friendly Plastic goes on the road to the Creative Connection Event
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Somehow you just know it is going to be an awesome day when you're greeted at the breakfast table by creative "new" friends and a a delicious yogurt parfait.
The event was host to 400 creative women from indie etsy artists, mommy bloggers, publishers, designers, TV show producers and so on representing 46 states and Canada. These women were just "itchin" to absorb all they could to take their businesses and their dreams to the next level and let me tell you...the talent in the HandMade Marketplace was beyond my wildest dreams.
I used this opportunity to connect and meet as many new creative friends as possible and of course to spread the word of just how awesome Friendly Plastic is. Those who had heard of Friendly Plastic were so excited that this "retro" product is on a comeback mission and those who didn't....okay the way "younger" crowd....we're excited to hear about a medium they had never heard of before.
They had lots of opportunity to create with Friendly Plastic at the special Pajama Party Event which we held LIVE from the hotel. Over a hundred attended this event.
My table is excited and ready to go!!! Look at all those happy faces!
Once they learned how you can cut and stack and melt and heat and bond and marble and wrap Friendly Plastic....you couldn't pull them away!
Everyone left the event with huge smiles on their faces and a goodie bag full of Amaco products to take home with them....now the next challenge....
How in the world to get it all home?!?!?!!?!?
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Friendly Plastic Hummingbird by Phyll Beach
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Sharing a recent email I received from Phyll Beach. Beautiful work!
Linda, I'm doing a multi media piece in a collaborative effort with another artist that requires that I illustrate a Haiku poem she has written. (She will illustrate one of mine.) As soon as I realized it had to include a hummingbird, I knew the only possible way to capture their iridescence was to use Friendly Plastic. I was very happy with the resulting colors, it is a much more exciting illusion than a photo can capture. I did the flower while I was at it, but I am not sure it will be part of this art piece it did, however, make me absolutely positive that soon I am going to attempt an entire 5x7 size work, which when finished will be one solid FP piece. A complete mosaic scene, I am eager to attempt it. In the meantime my hummer will be perfect in my current project....Phyll Beach
So...what will be YOUR Friendly Plastic challenge??
Email your photos and I'll highlight you on the blog! Thank you Phyll for sharing!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
Linda, I'm doing a multi media piece in a collaborative effort with another artist that requires that I illustrate a Haiku poem she has written. (She will illustrate one of mine.) As soon as I realized it had to include a hummingbird, I knew the only possible way to capture their iridescence was to use Friendly Plastic. I was very happy with the resulting colors, it is a much more exciting illusion than a photo can capture. I did the flower while I was at it, but I am not sure it will be part of this art piece it did, however, make me absolutely positive that soon I am going to attempt an entire 5x7 size work, which when finished will be one solid FP piece. A complete mosaic scene, I am eager to attempt it. In the meantime my hummer will be perfect in my current project....Phyll Beach
So...what will be YOUR Friendly Plastic challenge??
Email your photos and I'll highlight you on the blog! Thank you Phyll for sharing!
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Friendly Plastic Strips go to Iceland where Klara makes Beautiful Friendly Plastic Jewelry
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
That's right...Friendly Plastic has made it's way to Iceland - How cool is that?
I've been corresponding with a lady who has watched our Friendly Plastic segments on Cool2Craft and followed this blog. Although she had never tried Friendly Plastic she was inspired to give it a whirl! So she contacted me and asked where to buy Friendly Plastic. I was able to hook her up.
She just emailed that she received her package and look what she's already made using Friendly Plastic strips - Beautiful Friendly Plastic jewelry!
Klara was kind enough to upload these to Facebook where she tagged me to see. I think this is awesome!!! Wow! THANK YOU Klara!
CrafTECH University offers an on-demand class on how to use Friendly Plastic in a class called "Fusion Illusion". It's an excellent overview of all the basics you will need to create Friendly Plastic jewelry too.
Also, peruse this blog for Free Friendly Plastic projects, instructions and how to videos.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
I've been corresponding with a lady who has watched our Friendly Plastic segments on Cool2Craft and followed this blog. Although she had never tried Friendly Plastic she was inspired to give it a whirl! So she contacted me and asked where to buy Friendly Plastic. I was able to hook her up.
She just emailed that she received her package and look what she's already made using Friendly Plastic strips - Beautiful Friendly Plastic jewelry!
Klara was kind enough to upload these to Facebook where she tagged me to see. I think this is awesome!!! Wow! THANK YOU Klara!
CrafTECH University offers an on-demand class on how to use Friendly Plastic in a class called "Fusion Illusion". It's an excellent overview of all the basics you will need to create Friendly Plastic jewelry too.
Also, peruse this blog for Free Friendly Plastic projects, instructions and how to videos.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
Become our Fan on FACEBOOK!!
FRIENDLY PLASTIC TV- New Show – Alcohol Ink and Friendly Plastic Spring Fling Earrings
Friday, April 30th, 2010
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.
Interested in Classes? Announcing a new and exciting way to take classes from the comfort of your own home AND interact LIVE with celebrity instructors! Online INTERACTIVE Learning made EASY!
www.crafTECHuniversity.com
Become a Friendly Plastic ADDICT - get more info
Watch ME live every Monday at 11am Central (GMT-6:00) on Cool2Craft.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
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.
Interested in Classes? Announcing a new and exciting way to take classes from the comfort of your own home AND interact LIVE with celebrity instructors! Online INTERACTIVE Learning made EASY!
www.crafTECHuniversity.com
Become a Friendly Plastic ADDICT - get more info
Watch ME live every Monday at 11am Central (GMT-6:00) on Cool2Craft.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
Become our Fan on FACEBOOK!!
Cool 2 Craft and Friendly Plastic
Monday, April 26th, 2010
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.
Dont forget about the FRIENDLY PLASTIC ADDICTS CLUB - A $62 value for only $30
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 the FRIENDLY 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
Dont forget about the FRIENDLY PLASTIC ADDICTS CLUB - A $62 value for only $30
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 the FRIENDLY 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
Become our Fan on FACEBOOK!!
COOL2CRAFT Live with Friendly Plastic – Springtime Drop earrings
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
DONT MISS THE NEXT LIVE DEMO!!, ITS FUN, FREE AND FRIENDLY!! Learn how to create these EASY Spring Fling Drop earrings using alcohol inks and Friendly Plastic!
And a new FRIENDLY PLASTIC ADDICTS CLUB! A $61 value for only $30 - CLICK HERE for details
SEE YOU ON MONDAY!
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