Polymer Clay podcast and TV

To see the HD (high definition) version please visit our You Tube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/PolymerclayTV http://www.polymerclaytv.com In this episode of Polymer Clay TV we share with you some of the new colors available in the Premo brand & Sculpey 111 brand. Many of these new colors have unique inclusions in them, get a closer look.

http://www.polymerclaytv.com http://www.jonestones.com In this episode we show how to add Jones Tones glitter and crystals into 2 colors of polymer clay. You can create totally different looks just by adding different colors to different colors of clay. In this video we show the same colors in Premo pearl clay and in black clay to demonstrate just how different the same colors can look depending on the color of clay you use. Have fun playing around with different combinations.

We are playing with Jones Tones again- we've found several new ways to use it on polymer clay both baked and unbaked, and we've got a pile of glitter and inclusions to play with! Be sure to watch Polymer Clay TV this month to see some free color recipes we're creating with Jones Tones Glitter and Polymer Clay!

http://www.polymerclaytv.com Were challenging you to be creative with Magic Transfer Paper or magic Transfer Cling and you could win some awesome prizes, see details on video.

This week, we review Sherri Haab's book Jewelry Inspirations, which covers many beginner techniques in a lot of jewelry styles, including resin, polymer clay, apoxie clay, macrame, metal, and more. It's a nice book full of different projects. We also discuss our new contest which revolves around the use of our Magic Transfers, and some of the upcoming polymer clay retreats.

http://www.polymerclaytv.com In this video we share a little about whats going on at Polymer Clay Productions. We have DVD's by Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg and Jane Zhou, we have a polymer clay mixed media course and polymer clay video library. We also have some new DVD releases this year, so stay tuned!

Watch as Kira shows you a couple of ideas on how you can use designs from http://karenthomas.us. Easily decorate and personalize lots of stainless steel blanks, such as pens, corks, letter openers...with your own sturdy polymer clay beads! It's fun and easy. Learn a candy making technique with a swirl, too.

KarenThomas.us has some fantastic blank items for beading! Wine corks, purse hooks, pens, serving ware, and lots of other functional objects are available, and many at bulk pricing if you sell your stuff at fairs. Next week we will show you some ideas of how you can finish these items off and make gorgeous items to keep, gift, or sell!

http://www.polymerclaytv.com In this episode we show you an amazing new product called Magic Transfer Cling, unlike Magic Transfer Paper that is only for raw clay, you can add Magic Transfer Cling to already baked clay, resin, metal, paper, the sky is the limit. We show you how to use Magic Transfer Cling and some of its uses in this video. This product will be available in our shop starting next week. It will be available with pre printed designs or blank sheets. Have fun creating!

Happy 2011 to all our listeners and watchers! We have great things in store for this year, including more educational DVDs and videos, more PDF tutorials, and a FAB new product that will allow you to transfer designs from INKJET, LASER, and other inks onto almost ANYTHING! Stay tuned, and enjoy the show!

http://www.polymerclaytv.com In this episode we share a great find! Have you ever wanted a great way to display your earrings, pendants and beads? Well we found the perfect way to get a professional look inexpensively. Easy Earring Cards is the answer! http://www.easyearringcards.com These amazing punches make it easy to get that professional look for displaying and gift giving of your handmade creations. They are easy to use and are small enough to pack with you for last minute shows or events. We demonstrate how they work and share some tips and tricks in this episode. Enjoy!

If you make jewelry or tiny objects and sell them, eventually you need a way to display them. We found these at www.easyearringcards.com, and they are basically a paper punch that you can use to make a beautiful, professional presentation for your small artworks or earrings and pendants.  There's been a lot of news lately surrounding Polyform products- they are announcing their new color line up and have made some surprising choices. Check out Polyform on facebook to see what the buzz is about.

This is a little about Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg's JUST RELEASED New DVD using polymer clay flowers and metal filigree. Order your copy today at http://www.polymerclaytv.com

http://www.polymerclaytv.com In this epsiode of Polymer Clay TV we show you how to take hollow copper pipe, polymer clay and Magic Transfer Paper and make hollow beads with a transfer all the way around them. One of the advantages of using Magic Transfer Paper is that you can bend the paper around something and it won't crack. This is a great technique to make a continous design. We will also show you how to cut the pipe into sizes good for making beads. Have fun!

We've discovered a great trick to keeping your tube-shaped beads from collapsing and changing shape. Plus, with Magic Transfer Paper for polymer clay images, you can actually transfer all the way around the bead with no danger of crackling or smushing your bead shape. Be sure to come back next time for our video on this technique!