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Is this board Active anymore by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Hey Gin,
The board's been kind of slow for a while..but I believe folks still
check in every once and a while.
Barbara
http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com
There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)
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Show & Tell: beads, paper, clay by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Pics of embossing and pigment powder experiment, plus some new clay and
beady things are in my gallery:
http://www.penguintrax.com/gallery/v/Latest-Work
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Barbara
http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com
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2 questions by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
No, I don't always use canes for my beads. Sometimes I use solid colors
and make swirlies, or scrap clay and cover with mica powders or
paints...or use inclusions in translucent clay...or...lol.
As far as holes go, it takes practice. I rarely pre-drill my beads
before baking. I find it easier to...
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Polymer Clay Eye Candy by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
http://www.justbeads.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=833268788
http://www.rubarbdesertdesigns.com/purchasebeads.html
http://snipurl.com/rkof
Just taking a break from editing and wanted to share.
Back to work!
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Finally - Bead & Button Show Pics by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
I've got project pictures and pictures of the show itself uploaded to
http://www.penguintrax.com/gallery/v/BnB2006/
There are polymer clay and metal clay class projects, plus some pics of
the show floor, the Swarovski booth and some other miscellaneous items.
Enjoy (I hope!)
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Barbara
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Books for newbie? by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Here are some I recommend:
http://snipurl.com/swel
Barbara
Beader and Polymer Clay Crusader
http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com
There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)
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Thank you Carla & Valerie! by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Your contributions to The Nose Project arrived safe and sound. Thanks so
much for helping me out with this project. I'll post pics of all the
particpant's contributions and the final project piece, once everything
is rec'd.
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Barbara
Bead & Polymer Clay Votary
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by Carla
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National Polymer Clay Guild Synergy Conference by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
The NPCG Synergy 1 Conference seminars schedule has been released at
http://www.npcg.org. In addition, http://www.polymerclayproductions.com
has released an hour-long interview with four artists that will be
presenting at Synergy. I hope you'll check them both out and consider
attending this...
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Fish Scales Question by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
looks like inclusions of silver leafing or foil into the clay. Beautiful
work - thanks for sharing it.
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Barbara
http://www.penguintrax.com
Blog at http://www.penguintrax.com/chatter
eBay & Justbeads:penguintrax
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Fish Scales Question - scales01.jpg (0/1) by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
You'll need to post a link to the photo - !
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Barbara
http://www.penguintrax.com
Blog at http://www.penguintrax.com/chatter
eBay & Justbeads:penguintrax
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January 4th 06 01:55 AM
by Tink
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Premo Co-op? by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Would there be any interest in a co-op buy for Premo? I could host it after
the first of the year.
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Barbara
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OT - Off we go into the wild blue yonder! by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
We're leaving tomorrow for the week - will have Internet access, but
probably not much time to use it except late at night. Hope everyone has a
wonderful weekend and a Happy New Year!
Love to all...
Barbara
http://www.penguintrax.com
http://www.lyonshost.com
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polyclay site to share - eye candy by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
http://www.rubarbdesertdesigns.com/beadgallery.html
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Barbara
www.penguintrax.com
eBay: penguintrax
Justbeads:penguintrax
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Review: 400 Polymer Clay Designs by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
First impression: get out the bib, drool rag and bucket!
Longer review:
An amazing collection of polymer clay objects, jewelry and techniques.
Anything from a brick stitch bracelet made with polymer beads up to full
size wall cabinets. Many well-known and not-so-well known artists showcasing
the...
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Another S&T from me... by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Probably the last one for the week. Thanks for looking!
http://penguintrax.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Latest-Work
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Barbara
www.penguintrax.com
eBay: penguintrax
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Silicone Baking Sheets? by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Has anyone tried baking clay on those fancy-schmancy silicone baking sheets?
Just wondering if the items come out shiny like they do when you bake
directly on metal or glass.
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Barbara
www.penguintrax.com
eBay: penguintrax
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Modelene - an Australian Polyclay by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Anyone here used it or heard about it:
http://www.modelene.com.au/index.shtml
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Barbara
www.penguintrax.com
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polyclay mokume gane (was crafts contest) by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
Those look really great! I really like how the green ones turned out
and the shape of your heart bead is very nice!!
Can't wait to see them sanded & buffed - they are really going to glow!
Barb
crnaofca wrote:
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Polymer Clay Community Survey by
Barbara Forbes-Lyons
The Executive Board and Executive Director of the International Polymer
Clay Association have created a survey for the polymer clay community.
As members of the community, your input is especially valuable to them!
The Executive Board will be meeting in two weeks for a Strategic
Planning...
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