• Classy • Crafty • Quirky • (Classy Jewelry, Quirky Crafts)
How does one soften polymer clay? If you are like me, your precious clay would have been hoarded in safe places. And in revenge, they have hardened on you. So now we need to find a way to recondition polymer clay for use. Don’t throw them away!
How to soften polymer clay
I just want to get started with my clay immediately so this research piece is presented in brief notes to get you going asap.
This is a very simple, very easy bead embroidery technique on how to make a sequin flower.
How to embroider a simple beaded sequin flower.
Just about any beads will work. I will just provide a list of the simple ones I used. [Read more…]
Peruzian Felted Cab Bangle (CC0078)
This bangle obviously features handmade felted cabs. It’s focal is a Peruzian cab from Peruzi; made by the deliciously talented Natalie-Fletcher Jones. [Read more…]
Beaded Crochet Y-Necklace with Mother of Pearls
This was created so long ago. I have moved hosters and sites so many times since then. The how-to notes on this beaded crochet y-necklace have now disappeared into the ether. So all I have are photos …
Beaded Crochect Y-Necklace (CC0024) sold
I have spent hours graphing out knitting patterns manually (urgh!). Now I believe I have found a simple way to chart knitting patterns digitally (yay!).
Before I was intimidated by grahped knitting patterns. But after a bit of practice, I am pleased but not surprised, at how much faster and easier having visual graphs are to wordy text.
Knitting Fonts (software) – keyboard
I am trialing using knitting fonts. The details of where, what, and how to are over at my technical site: Free Knitting Fonts for Mac & Windows.
Hopefully, I will be able to output some digital chart knitting patterns soon. Stay tuned!
Addendum: 24 Sept 2014
My sincere apologies. My life got taken over (no, no aliens involved) and I could not get to this site again till now. Charted knitting patterns will have to wait (yes, it worked 😀 ) … but other things have taken over for now.
