So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Friday, September 25, 2009

Making Polymer Clay Jewelry

By Robert Brown

Beautiful pieces of jewelry can be made from many different materials ; gemstones, metal, handmade glass beads. Artists have so many to choose from. One of the most typical and preferred materials are beads. The creativity of an artist is challenged when finding other materials that she will be able to make into excellent jewelry. One such material is polymer clay which is maybe the latest popular trend in jewelry making.

Polymer clay is a type that isn't like modeling and pottery clay. It is mixed with PVC plastic and a kind of plasticizer chemical that keeps the clay mold able and soft until it is baked to its final shape. Regularly polymer clay is used with metal to create jewelry and there are numerous methodologies in adding more colors to metal.

The color and glitter of polymer beads comes from Micas, which are colored pigments. Kaolin clay makes the polymer opaque which makes polymer clay a very various and easy-to-work-with material when making jewelry. One great point about polymer clay is that it doesn't require a high temperature when baking ; in reality for better results you can use your own oven for baking the clay. Another thing that makes polymer clay more handy to use is the fact that you do not need as many tools to enhance the creativity of your jewelry. Most designers use a pasta roller machine to flatten the clay and acclimatize it for use. This kind of clay can be simply rolled and formed into whatever look you desire.

Workmen have different brands of polymer clay to choose between also. Two of the most popular are Fimo and Sculpy. These types of polymer clay are available in major craft stores. They come in several colors, from fluorescent and day glow hues to shades of metallic like silver and gold. Metallic colors of polymer clay can be simply formed and used as a replacement for metal itself. Another excellent spot to find supplies is online, although you need to be careful when trying to find reputable dealers.

There are thousands of sites that offer jewelry material for sale. Finding the simplest way to source the best wholesale jewelry supplies isn't that difficult if you look on eBay. All suppliers have a feedback rating and therefore it is better to find ones that have a good history with no problems just by having a look at their feedback from past purchasers.

If you'd like to come up with attractive and colorful jewelry at less cost, polymer clay is perfect for you. Whether you buy ready-made or create jewelry items yourself, this clay will make contributions to you being able to make pretty hand made jewelry pieces at the fraction of the price of using other materials. After practicing more and understanding the usages of polymer clay, you can then explore the numerous varieties and brands. Try to experiment! Let your creativity shine with Polymer Clay Jewelry.

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