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Polymer Clay Inspirations

I had been designing jewelry using crystal, semi-precious stones, beads and pearls for about two years when I discovered the magical world of 'Polymer Clay'. This medium is extremely versatile and the possibilities are endless; I'm really excited to be working with polymer clay. The beads and pendants in my polymer clay jewelry designs are lovingly handcrafted by me and finished to a beautiful lustre. I hope you will follow me on my journey and share my joy as I create with this fascinating medium.







Thursday, February 21, 2013

Conversion Chart from FGM



Millimeters to Inches Conversion 
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25.4mm = 1 inch
Size in mm
Closest equivalent in Inches
1mm
just over 1/32 of an inch
2mm
just over 1/16 of an inch
3mm
1/8 of an inch
4mm
5/32 of an inch
5mm
3/16 of an inch
6mm
1/4 of an inch
7mm
9/32 of an inch
8mm
5/16 of an inch
9mm
11/32 of an inch
10mm
3/8 of an inch
11mm
7/16 of an inch
12mm
15/32 of an inch
13mm
1/2 of an inch
14mm
9/16 of an inch
15mm
19/32 of an inch
16mm
5/8 of an inch
17mm
11/16 of an inch
18mm
23/32 of an inch
19mm
3/4 of an inch
Inches to Millimeters Conversion 
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1 inch = 25.4mm
Inches
Millimeters
1/32
0.79
1/16
1.59
3/32
2.38
1/8
3.18
5/32
3.97
3/16
4.76
7/32
5.56
1/4
6.35
9/32
7.14
5/16
7.94
11/32
8.73
3/8
9.53
13/32
10.32
7/16
11.11
15/32
11.91
1/2
12.70
17/32
13.49
9/16
14.29
19/32
15.08
5/8
15.88
21/32
16.67
11/16
17.46
23/32
18.26
3/4
19.05
25/32
19.84
13/16
20.64
27/32
21.43
7/8
22.23
29/32
23.02
15/16
23.81
31/32
24.61
1
25.40

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Calla Lily necklace

The technique for this lily is from Cindy Lietz http://www.beadvideos.com/video/049-1-large-calla-lily/  I  happened to come across this beautiful Calla Lily in this gorgeous rich color in the floral section of a store.  I can't remember the store but I decided I had to make one in that shade.  I experimented mixing clay colors until I had the right shade.  It turned out really pretty ; put it on these new necklace cords.






Christmas Poinsettia necklace and earrings - Sold




This necklace and earrings made from polymer clay are so light and Christmassy. (http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/poinsettia-charms-for-christmas-polymer-clay-tutorial/14807/) The simple ribbon cord set it off beautifully.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Leopard print choker - Sold

This necklace with the earring set got sold this morning.  I made the pendant using http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-animal-prints-leopard-cane-video/9778/ by Cindy Lietz.  I handcrafted the choker with copper wire as well as the ear wires and used wooden and copper beads to accent the pendant and earrings.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Daisy flower Pendant

Daisy flower pendant on a wire choker necklace.  This flower was inspired by Cindy Lietz in her tutorial http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/daisy-flowers-spring-polymer-clay-tutorial/15526/
I added some shimmer powders to add a bit of sparkle.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Dogwood flower necklace

This necklace was made using the Dogwood flower tutorial by Cindy Lietz.  I used a velvet cord to hang the pendant.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

I think I'm going to close shop at Art fire.  I do a lot better with home parties and school.  I'd probably sell through Face book and my blog.

What do you think??

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Tina Holden's color recipes for spring 2011.

Cant post the colors but go to her site and you will find it. They're really pretty

Honeysuckle:
Violet 1 part
Fuschia 3
White 5
Translucent 3
Pearl 4


Coral Rose:
Orange 3
Raw Sienna 1/4
Ecru 1/4
Alazarin 1/8



Peapod:
Seagreen 3
Turquoise 3
Cobalt 1
Pearl 3
Translucent 1
White 1

Beeswax:
Ecru 2
Orange 1
Pearl 1
White 1
Translucent 1

Silver Peony:
Honeysuckle Pink mix from above, 1
Pearl 7
White 3
Translucent 1
Violet 1/4
Cobalt 1/8

Russet:
Raw Umber 1
Raw Sienna 1
Ecru 2
Alazarin 1
White 1
Ultramarine 2

Regatta:
Cobalt Hue 4
Turquoise 4
Pearl 6
Translucent 2
Ultramarine 1
White 1

Blue Curacao:
Cobalt 2
Turquoise 4
Pearl 6
Translucent 1
White 1

Lavender:
Violet 2
Cobalt 2
Pearl 7
White 2
Translucent 3


Silver Cloud:
Silver 3
Pearl 17
Lavender (from above) 1/4
Translucent 2
cobalt 2
Fuschia 1-1/4
White 4