Let's Play With Clay

 Last Friday I borrowed 2 interesting books. Metal clay. I spent my weekend to reading them. It was my best weekend. Basic informations, gallery, step by step pictures. I am a vey beginner level for clay and have zero knowledge about it. I make no ad, but trust this books if you are same level like me ;-)

No tools and no clay yet. Silver clay is expensive, but it's not necessary to buy expensive tools to work with metal clay. If you are completely new to this, you can start using metal clay with minimal investments in tools. Spent money on a packet of clay and see how we get on. That's what I did. I made my own textures!

I bought modelling clay. Is it same type like polymer clay? No idea... this is the one I found in the only one craft-shop by me :-(













Start with roll out the clay. Make a ball of it. Small one. Roll and flatten it onto your work surface, till you get enough flatt area to press your object into it.

This one use Lego ruck-wheel as object. See the nice   texture, just like braiding.

The end of bracelet, which is many swirls, gave me possibilty to make this pretty texture.

This metal bird has colorful beautiful wings. I transform the texture, not the color :0)

Can't believe that a fly swatter made such texture. Don't forget to clean all dead flies away .. lol.

Here they are. My handmade textures.
The tiny sculpted or molded stamps were insipred by Jill Palumbo www.flickr.com/photos/jillpalumbo

I still have to wait at least 3 days that they all dry and ready to use. Have plenty enough time for online shopping a packet or two of clay...

My best thanks to Tresna www.tiararatu.blogspot.com  You are amazing, girl!!!!
Thanks for reading,
xx Dian

Metal Stamp Giveaway at Lori Anderson

Visit this blog !!!!!!!!!!     http://lorianderson.blogspot.com/2011/01/metal-stamp-giveaway.html
This fabulous stamp set is ready to win. A $70 value!  What a gift !

I really wish that I could win this. As in Germany we don't have any shop for wonderful tools,  it would be my best chance to get this stamp. Lori has beautiful pendant made with this stamp. Please please Lori... let me be the winner ;-)

xx Dian

January 2010-1

Pendant made with no idea what should I make ;-)  I promised myself to be more productive.  No other story... the end !

Water's Edge Pendant

Feeling like I have to make it ;-) Swirls are still in, and gemstones!!!! Earth tone Tourmaline!!! Oh, what a lovely day.

Chain Maille

My first Chain Maille. From Lauren Andersen tutorial.

Material : gold plated jump rings and swarovski beads.

My best birthday present!!!!!

I promise that I am still alive!!!! Quite not much time for blogging, but happy tell you all contuining for my 1st tutorial. Yes.... you can see it now, real, in Step by step magazine. IT IS IN PRINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a birthday present!! It came just 1 day before my birthday. Very exciting as posty gave me the big envelope with Stepbystep Magazine print on the top! Yay..... the magazine finally by me!!! Oh here in Germany, I get the mag later than US friends. Let say 10 days later.

Big bold earrings with purple background!!! Oh can't believe myself...they are my earrings! Looks so beautiful and gorgeous.... hahahahaha okay stop please ;-)

My private opinion, this magazine has the best pictures. You will be surprised and very insipring for each page. Really, I know it very well. Great pictures with creative layout. Just fantastic!

In the end, don't forget to smile, is me!!! Short talk but enough....

So, that's the latest!!! I will coming back with some ... story or jewelry. Let's see..
XOXOXO

Swarovski In Blitz

As Christmas comes closer, we need special and unique home decorations and gifts. In Germany there is a tradition Hobby Künstler und Bastler Bazar (Creative Hobby and Art Fair), which made for this task. You will find homemade crafts from local artist or home-hobbiest. Home accessories, gifts, design-lifestyle articles, floristry, souvenirs, all regarding to Christmas and Holiday season.

This year I am joining such Fair again. It will take place in our primary school building. Yep...mostly visitors are kids, teenagers and their parents. Hmmm... what should I put on my table to take their attention and make good sale?

Heart Swarovski Pendant 18mm. In 4 colors... they are stunning, aren't they?

Rivoli stone 14mm. I saw that such simple pendants are In. Why don't I try to catch my customers with these bling... ;-)

Don't forget the Earrings!!!!! Heart swarovski 10mm as matching jewelry.

This necklace are made for 'adult' customers...if you know what I mean.. lol. Okay they are Rivoli 14mm as centre and Bicone 4mm and 8mm, or crystal pearls 8mm.

A selection of fashionable--and affordable--jewelry for teens (and adults) that's perfect for back to school or any other time. This jewelry should move easily from casual to dressy occasions. Swarovski in simple design is the answer!
Wish me luck and cash!!!! Oh if you can, come and visit me in Schwandorf, Nov 21st!

xx