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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Black & Silver Heart Necklace by Andrijana Katavic



BLACK & SILVER HEART NECKLACE 
by Andrijana Katavić

Hello everyone!
Your significant other is announced that you will go on romantic dinner for Valentine's Day. So, you're already prepared with your new fabulous little black dress and gorgeous new high heels shoes, have chosen your makeup and hairstyle, but you can't decide what jewelry to wear. Do not worry, we have a solution. This necklace is easy to make and does not require a lot of time, but it's quite effective and elegant with that subtle sheen. What's great is that you can wear it for other formal occasions too.

MAKIN’S® MATERIALS LIST

Makin’s Clay® Black 60 g
Makin’s Professional® Ultimate Clay Machine®
Makin’s Professional® Cutting Mat
Spiky (pointy) modeling tool from Makin’s Clay® Mixing Ruler™
Makin’s® 3 Heart Cutters

OTHER NECESSITIES

Sharp scissors
Soft painting brush
Hard painting brush
Clear tape
FIMO Silver leaf metal
FIMO Size for leaf metal
FIMO Varnish for leaf metal
Pliers
Silver chain
Jump rings
Clasp


INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1.
Place Makin’s Professional® Cutting Mat on your working table. Unpack black Makin's Clay® and  roll on #1 setting on a Makin’s Professional® Ultimate Clay Machine®. With large heart cutter, cut seven hearts from clay tile. Use your finger to smooth clay edges.

 
STEP 2.
Poke holes in all hearts with spiky (pointy) modeling tool which is included in Mixing Ruler set. Note that three hearts should have holes in the top right, three in the top left corner and one in the middle.

STEP 3.
Leave all clay hearts to dry for about 12 hours.

NOTE:
For better results, faster and more evenly drying I suggest you to use drying stand. Find HERE how to make drying stand.

STEP 4.
After drying place the tape on six hearts with holes in corners. You can place the tape in various directions. Cut tape with scissors and then slide your finger on tape to make sure that it sticks well on clay.

NOTE:
Tape will help that edges of leaf metal are straight as possible.



STEP 5.
With brush apply a thin layer of FIMO size for leaf metal on larger part of hearts with tape, as well at all surface of heart without tape (the one with hole in the middle). Do not worry if size exceed over  tape.

STEP 6.
Apply silver leaf metal on part of hearts with size. Use a soft paintbrush to flatten the surface of the leaf metal. Leave to dry for about 5 to 10 minutes.

STEP 7.
With hard paint brush remove excess of silver leaf on edges of hearts.


STEP 8.

With brush apply a thin layer of FIMO varnish for leaf metal only on silver part of hearts. No worries if varnish exceed over tape. Leave to dry for 20 to 30 minutes.


NOTE:

Varnish will protect silver leaf from possible destruction, so do not skip this step.




STEP 9.
Carefully remove the duct tape.

STEP 10.
Using jump rings connect hearts with silver chain.

STEP 11.
Place claps on end of chain and your new necklace is ready to wear.




If you want to see other pieces that I made visit my blog http://www.studioartesania.com/2017/12/15-diy-projects-makins-polymer-clay.html





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Saturday, January 30, 2016

Quilted Clay Pendant by Patricia Krauchune

Design Team Member Patricia Krauchune recently shared this shimmering "quilted clay" pendant here on her blog.  Pat used several Makin's® Texture Sheets to create her pendant.  It is double sided and the back features all different textures. 


Friday, January 29, 2016

Neon Flowers Bottle of Hope by Lisa Haney

Design Team Member Lisa Haney recently shared this bright and cheerful Bottle of Hope here on her blog.   Lisa used Neon shades of Makin's Clay® to make her bottle.



Note - Here is a bit more information about what Bottles of Hope are - Makin's Clay® is proud to have our designers supporting this worthy effort through the creation of Bottles of Hope featuring Makin's Clay®.  

Bottles of Hope are small glass bottles covered with polymer clay and given to cancer patients. They symbolize a wish and a hope for health.  This project was started in 1999 by a Rhode Island cancer survivor and has spread internationally. Bottles are made by artists, students, survivors, seniors and many more who volunteer their time and love.   Learn more about this worthwhile project, see a gallery of many creative bottles and more here on their website

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

2016 Makin's Clay® Design Team Call

Call For Makin’s Clay® 2016 Design Team Members 

Makin’s Clay® is in search of amazing designers who share a passion for working with polymer clays and mixed-media products to join the 2016 Makin’s Clay® Design Team for a term of twelve months, effective 4/1/16 thru 3/31/2017.

The goal of the Makin’s Clay® Design Team is to leverage the diverse creative perspective of our design team members to make unique pieces of art which illustrates the broad range of application possibilities of Makin’s Clay®.  We are looking to build a long-term relationship with designers who are excited with the prospect of becoming a certified Makin’s Clay® Professional and future Ambassadors of the Makin’s Clay® brand.

Makin’s Clay® Design Team members and their projects will be featured monthly on our blog and other social media channels.  Special opportunities exist for designers who are interested in submitting “art-for-pay” to be used in newsletters, lesson plans, industry magazines, retail stores and trade shows.

Expectations For Design Team Members:

o   Design and create at least one Makin’s Clay® project per month consistent with design theme to be posted on the Makin’s Clay® blog.  Project must include easy-to-follow instructions, full supply list, step-out photos, (optional video) and photo(s) of finished project.  Finished photo(s) must bear the designer’s name set inside the Makin’s Clay® Design Team logo.
o   One blog post per month on your own blog using Makin’s Clay® products and product links.
o   Add a Makin’s Clay® Design Team logo to your blog for the term of the design team.
o   Be proactive and responsive in the promotion of design team activities and Makin’s Clay® blog hops and team challenges.
o   Be proactive and supportive of fellow Design Team members and their projects by sharing posts and leaving positive feedback and creating interactive dialog.
o   Join the private Makin’s Clay® Facebook Group and participate in the sharing of information, project ideas and interactive dialog with other design team members.
o   Join and promote Makin’s Clay®; Facebook page, Twitter and Pinterest boards.

Expectations From Makin’s Clay®

o   FREE Makin’s Clay® products, tools and accessories.
o   FREE products from collaborating companies in the arts and crafts industry.
o   Designer recognition with Makin’s Clay® projects used across social media platforms, in marketing and promotional events.
o   Eligibility to receive Endorsement Fees for Makin’s Clay® projects published in print.
o   Compensation for selected Makin’s Clay® projects used in major marketing initiatives, promotional events, lesson plans, retail display boards and trade shows.
o   Opportunity to become a certified Makin’s Clay® Professional or Makin’s Clay® Expert.
o   Certified Makin’s Clay® Professionals will be posted on the Makin’s Clay® website and given advance notice and preference when considering paid engagements for distributors and/or retailers in the domestic and international business communities.
o   Certified Makin’s Clay® Professionals will be the first point of contact when considering special calls for project designs, workshops, make & take project activities, product demonstrations and trade shows.
o   Certified Makin’s Clay® Professionals will be given advance notification of new products and product samples as they become available.

How to Apply

o   Send an email to Cindi@Makins-USA.com, place 2016 Design Team in the Subject Line.

o   In the body of your email, please include a short paragraph which tells me what has inspired you to apply for the 2016 Makin’s Clay® Design Team.

o   Provide links to your blog and other social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.) 

o   Attach three clear photos of your favorite project designs which you feel best represent your creative style and persuasion.  Note: The projects do not have to include Makin’s Clay® products.

o   Provide a short bio

o   Please identify any preferences you have for areas of design, such as; polymer clays, mixed-media, paper crafts, fabric, fine arts, etc.

o   Please tell us if you have been published and where (not required to be on design team)

o   Please tell us if you have worked on other design teams (not required to be on design team)

Additional program details and benefits will be provided to those designers selected for the team.

Submission deadline is February 12th - Midnight EST 

Design team selections will be notified on or about February 26th, 2016


The Makin’s Clay® 2016 Design Team will be announced on or about March 4th, 2016.

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