Wednesday, December 20, 2017

How to Make a Polymer Clay Necklace Faux Wood Slice Snowflake and Pinecone

Hi All!  You can learn to make this polymer clay faux wood slice and faux wood burning necklace with pine cones.  This is a fun way to celebrate the winter season.  See how to make the wood slice and create a snowflake pattern.  Use multiple wood slices to make a real statement necklace or use just one for a neat mixed media pendant.  Hope you enjoy.  Check out some of the products I use in my studio that I think you'll love!



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Wolf Tools Groovy Looping Pliers Without Grooves, 5 Inches - http://amzn.to/2yZsGyv

Wolf Tools Groovy Chain Nose Pliers, 5-3/4 Inches - http://amzn.to/2CEgh5x

Susan Bates Sock Set 5 of each size: 000, 00, 0, 1 US size - http://amzn.to/2CFvL9l

Kemper Pattern Cutters Smallest Size 3/16" -4 Piece Set - http://amzn.to/2z0XizU

Sculpting Tools- 11 Double-Sided Pieces with 21 Tools- Pottery Art Set by Sculpt Pro -http://amzn.to/2yZv88b

Dremel 8050-N/18 Micro Rotary Tool Kit with 18 Accessories
http://amzn.to/2kMJUdr   (You need the jewelry drill bits - see below)

SE 82616MD High Speed Twist Drill Bits(15 Piece)
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Monday, December 4, 2017

How to Paint Dot Mandala #004 - Christmas Ornament Special Tip Painting a Curved Surface

In this tutorial you'll learn how to paint a dot mandala on a Christmas ornament.  Use unique tools and dot painting techniques to create a colorful mandala dot painted Christmas ornament that would be perfect on an ornament stand, Christmas Tree or other home decor.  This would make a thoughtful handmade gift. 


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Tools:

Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2zFCPER

Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2yAgx3W

5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit - http://amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly

Paint Brushes - http://amzn.to/2yBmnSB

Paint Palette - http://amzn.to/2z0cn9z

Ruler

Compass

Spray Bottle

Water Bucket

Materials:

Glass ornament – purple matte – from local store

DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - http://amzn.to/2hpnZb0
(search for color on the DecoArt page)
• Peacock Pearl - http://amzn.to/2BDxEnb
• Splendid Gold - http://amzn.to/2ApKuY4
• Matte Medium - http://amzn.to/2AO3K28

General Pencil 5582BP Charcoal White Pencils 2/Pkg-2B - http://amzn.to/2idnFgp

Cotton Swabs

Water

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Friday, December 1, 2017

How to Paint Dot Mandalas #003 - 8" x 8" Canvas Panel

Here's a new mandala dot painting tutorial!  In this tutorial you'll learn how to paint a dot mandala on an 8" x 8" canvas panel.  Use unique tools and dot painting techniques to create a colorful mandala dot painted canvas panel that would be perfect as a gift or home decor.  If you'd like to purchase the written pattern in my Etsy shop.

Purchase the digital pattern for this project:  https://tinyurl.com/yca7839m

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Find great products for your projects in my shop or local craft/art stores.

Tools:

Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2zFCPER

Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - http://amzn.to/2yAgx3W

5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit - http://amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly

Paint Brushes - http://amzn.to/2yBmnSB

Paint Palette - http://amzn.to/2z0cn9z

Ruler

Compass

Spray Bottle

Water Bucket

Materials:

US Art Supply 8 X 8 inch Professional Artist Quality Acid Free Canvas Panel Boards for Painting 12-Pack (1 Full Case of 12 Single Canvas Board Panels) - http://amzn.to/2jBkYVB

DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - http://amzn.to/2hpnZb0
(search for color on the DecoArt page)
• Chalky Finish Black - http://amzn.to/2yyNcXv
• Lavender - http://amzn.to/2jB2Co3
• Irish Moss - http://amzn.to/2BB3ktg
• Sapphire -- try to find locally, it's pricey on Amazon - http://amzn.to/2i6xb4E
• Titanium White - http://amzn.to/2AHDALE

General Pencil 5582BP Charcoal White Pencils 2/Pkg-2B - http://amzn.to/2idnFgp

Varnish/Sealer - http://amzn.to/2z0cW38

Cotton Swabs

Water

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