Etsy Finds Friday - Dandy Beads

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the

the Beautiful Polymer Clay Jewelry

 Created by:

Sandra DeYoung of

  Dandy Beads

 

 
Sandra DeYoung says she is a polymer clay fanatic! The items you see in her shop are all handmade, by her, in her studio. She enjoys making pendants, beads, earrings and home use items like bookmarks, coasters, and clocks.  From time to time you can see all of these items for sale in her shop, but she tends to focus on lovely pendants and beads.  She has handcrafted each of her designs so no two items are exactly alike. Sandra says she enjoys what she does and you can see by her work that she takes pride in offering a quality product to you. 

 

Hammered Copper Wire Pendant

Cayenne Red Wild Flower Earrings

Three Leaves Pendant Necklace

Turquoise Blue Green Hand Painted Dragonfly Dangle Earrings

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Click HERE to visit Sandra's Etsy Shop and see more of her beautiful wearable art pieces! 

  

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - Kate Tracton Designs

 It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the 

Fine Art Jewelry

Created by:

Kate Tracton

of Kate Tracton Designs 

"Attention to detail, high-quality craftsmanship, 

and beautiful embellishments make each 

of her pieces a work of art."

In the Artist's Own Words:

Entirely self-taught, I've been making beaded jewelry in my home studio since 2004, specializing in complex beadweaving and bead embroidery.

In December 2009, I added polymer clay to my materials arsenal. Making jewelry using the millefiori, or caning, process is very exciting and fulfilling. I build colorful beads and jewelry which I sell here on Etsy, on my website, and at craft shows.

Years ago, an accident provided me an opportunity to explore the process of creating jewelry as works of art. From the early days of simply stringing beads together to make pretty patterns, to currently using polymer clay as a basis for spectacularly beaded wearable art, each day I spend in my studio is a joyful experience.

 Beadwoven Necklace

Kate used a beautiful porcelain raku-fired button as the central focus of this sparkly necklace. The button has a shiny glaze with a rainbow of color from copper to seafoam green to red. The neck strap is a double spiral rope with Czech fire-polished crystals and beads carefully color-matched to the button. Glass seed beads add dimension and subtle color. The ropes are finished with copper bead caps and copper melon beads

 

 

Asian Inspired Polymer Clay Pendant

Kate says that this pendant reflects her love of polymer clay. The central motif is made from a slice from a kaleidoscope cane with floral-textured blue clay surrounding the pink motif. The frame is a piece of black clay sporting a stippled texture. The finishing touch is a pair of metallic gold clay knots.

 

 

Polymer Clay Drum Bead Necklace

Kate's most intricate polymer clay drum bead, so far, is the central feature of this colorful necklace. The bead was made from slices of several different clay canes: flowers, bullseye lace, and finished up with leaves of yellow, orange, and brown. The bead was baked, sanded, buffed, and coated with acrylic for a glossy shine. The finishing touch are five Swarovski flatback crystals for added sparkle.

 

 

 Polymer Clay Ring Bowl

Kate made this charming little ring bowl from one of her kaleidoscope canes which she then edged with a playful striped border. The tomato red under layer serves both as visual interest and reinforcement of the bottom of the bowl. A set of navy blue feet add a sassy attitude. After curing, Kate sanded the interior of the bowl to a satiny smooth finish.

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  I absolutely LOVE all of the pieces created by Kate Tracton, it was difficult to choose just a few to feature here today!!  Click HERE to visit Kate Tracton Designs and see more of her beautiful handmade jewelry!

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina 

Etsy Finds Friday - Delicious Hobo

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the

Handsculpted  Whimsical

Polymer Clay Jewelry

By:

Delicious Hobo

 

DeliciousHobo mixes flavor and funk to create whimsical and unique polymer clay jewelry.  From octopi to dragons, this shop specializes in amplifying the ordinary and exploring the extraordinary.

Here's what the artist says about her work:

I'm highly addicted to crafting. First and foremost, I love to make wearable art. My passion for painting, sculpting, and accessories has given birth to my one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Every item that I sell has had a great deal of time and dedication put into it. Many of my pieces are made over the course of several days – clay molding, baking, sometimes sanding and/or painting, sealing, and assembling. All my polymer clay pieces are handmade. I don't use texture sheets, stencils, molds, or anything other than my hands and a couple tools. Therefore, each item is not only one of a kind, but is also a representation of my artistic dedication. 

The Last Unicorn Necklace

This mystical creature is not only beautiful, but completely one-of-a-kind. It was hand-sculpted out of polymer clay, and then hand painted with shimmering acrylic paints. It's eye is a shiny, Czech glass bead, adding a soulful look to it's face.

 

 If Only I had the Courage ~ Lion Necklace

This adorable lion was hand-sculpted out of polymer clay and given a shiny nose and eyes with high gloss sealer. With sad eyes, shimmering gold fur, and movable legs and arms, it truly makes a courageous statement.

 

Cherry Blossom Branch Necklace

This necklace is sweet and delicate, yet still makes a bold statement. The pendant was hand-sculpted out of polymer clay, and then the flowers were painted with acrylic paints and sealed with a shiny finish. At the center of each flower are faux pearls.

 

Tree Cameo Necklace 

This one of a kind necklace represents the beauty of nature captured in a rustic frame. The scene was hand-sculpted out of shimmering polymer clay and sparking gemstone stars. The frame was transformed from shiny gold acrylic to elegantly aged, using texture paints and acrylic paints to give it a rusty look.

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Be sure to visit Delicious Hobo to see more about these pieces, and to see more of this artist's wonderful and unique jewelry. 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina 

Melody O Designs - Wearable Art from Polymer Clay

It is my pleasure to feature the beautifully designed and incredibly detailed jewelry created by Anita Brandon of Melody O Designs.  Anita recently opened a studio on ArtFire, but I have admired her work ever since I first saw it!  Her love of creating her jewelry shows in each piece, you can see the special attention to the tiniest of details, each so beautifully handcrafted. As you enter her ArtFire Shop, Anita welcomes you to her studio, where  "magical" butterflies and ladybugs abound and where each colorful handcrafted piece has been designed to bring you joy and good cheer.  

Anita has been creating original design jewelry from artist-quality polymer clay for 14 years. She began by making pieces to compliment vintage clothing outfits when she was unable to find things for sale that she liked. She has been honored to have her work featured in the pages of "PolymerCAFE" magazine, and at "Polymer Clay Daily", "ClayPlayCafe" and "tonjastreasures". In her "other life" she is a professional musician (an oboist) and former university music professor. It is Anita's hope that her jewelry creates smiles........ both for the wearer and the viewer. To find out information on how some of her pieces were made, please visit her at her blog: http://www.melobeau.blogspot.com

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Here are a few of Anita's jewelry pieces and the descriptions she wrote about each one.  Directly below each picture is the title of the piece, which you can click on to see its listing in Anita's ArtFire Studio.  Enjoy!  (It was very difficult for me to choose ONLY a few of her pieces to feature here today!)

Smiling Orange Crazy Cat

"Mr. Orange Kitty is handmade entirely from artist-quality polymer clay with the exception of the hairbrush bristles that are used for whiskers. Many of the details including the eyes are made from homemade canes. My cat collection was made to honor a most beloved fur person named Stormy who now resides in catnip heaven."

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Necklace

"I remember the joy and excitement of the fiestas that I experienced as a child and wanted to capture that feeling in a necklace to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Though it is often mistaken for fine Italian glass when I wear it, the beads and all the tiny, intricate designs were painstakingly crafted by hand from artist-quality polymer clay…...... and whenever I wear it, THIS necklace gets NOTICED!"

Sedona Arizona Faux Red Rock Humming Bird Earrings 

"These earrings were designed to look like they were crafted from the Sedona red rocks where my husband and I often hike, but are made entirely from PREMO polymer clay with the addition of a tiny bit of REAL "magical" Sedona RED ROCK DUST embedded in their matrix."

Sedona Arizona Red Rock Bead Necklace

"Designed to look like they were crafted from the Sedona red rocks where my husband and I often hike, these beads are handmade from artist-quality polymer clay with the addition of a tiny bit of REAL "magical" Sedona RED ROCK DUST embedded in their matrix."

Monarch Butterfly Collar Necklace with Blue Morning Glory and Ladybug

"I love Monarch butterflies, blue Morning Glory flowers and ladybugs. The necklace and caned Monarch is handmade from artist-quality polymer clay. Now that I live in Arizona I no longer have Morning Glories in my garden, but I certainly enjoy wearing them around my neck!"

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Be sure to visit Anita's ArtFire Studio to see more of her beautiful jewelry.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you so much for visiting today!  :)

~Trina

Part 15 - The Polymer Clay Artwork of the PCETeam Members

Welcome to my 15th post featuring the amazing polymer clay artwork created by six of the members of our PCETeam on Etsy!!  The diversity in creativity and style is wonderful!!  Enjoy, and be sure to check out their Etsy Shops to see more of their wonderful items.

 Lilac Flowers

By: Yikes! Studio

Moose Love

By The Air Castle

Raspberry Checkered Bracelet

By: Xenia Creations

  

Custom Elephant Cake Topper

By: Clay Creations by Laura

Polymer Clay Beads in Blue Curacao

By: Handmade by Nancy

Keith Richards Rolling Stones

By: Tinkske

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting, please stop by again for post number sixteen in my series, featuring more of our PCETeam members!!  Wishing you a Happy Day!!  

~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - Eva Thissen

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*
Today I am featuring the wonderful

Hand Appliqued Polymer Clay Jewelry

created by:
Eva Thissen
 

 ~* Here's what the Artist says about her Jewelry *~

"I am an artist experimenting in jewelry design. Most of my works are made of polymer clay. They are carefully crafted by myself to make every item unique. I hope that each piece shows the delicate balance between conceptual exploration and attention to detail."

"My early works were hand-painted polymer pendants. I still like the idea to treat my polymer clay pendants as canvas for my 'painting', as I later learned this 'relief painting' technique, to give more dimensional feeling to the pictorial pendants. The method is known as 'appliqued technique'. Using tiny pieces of clays and a sharp needle, I 'embroidered' imageries of flower garden, with birds and butterflies, on my polymer clay. I want to make people happy when they see my jewelry." 

The English Garden Handmade Necklace

ROUGE Handmade Polymer Clay Necklace

CRQUE VERT Handmade Earrings

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Be sure to check Eva's Etsy Shop at: EvaThissen ~ Unique Handmade Jewelry!  All of her pieces are absolutely lovely!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   ~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - Marie Segal

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*
Today I am featuring the

 Beautiful Polymer Clay

Jewelry Artwork

created by:
  Marie Segal

~ Art From my Heart ~
 

Her artwork is amazing and very unique... 

Each piece is full of wonderful detail.  

It is my pleasure to feature Marie Segal's work today.  Enjoy!

~* Here's what Marie says about her Artwork *~

"I have worked with polymer clay since 1978 and with ceramic clays since 1971, I have been and will be an artist all my life and started in oils when I was 10."

"I have played with every kind of art and craft medium on the market and all my trips in to and with art mediums of all kinds have built my body of knowledge over the years.  I love what I am doing and I work very hard and carefully at crafting my pieces to the best of my abilities and with the highest quality products."

Heart of Stone Brooch

Time Will Tell

Sacred Heart Pendant

Monochromatic

 Unzipped Heart

 Sacred Heart Brooch

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Be sure to visit Marie's Etsy Shop for more about these pieces and to see more of her wonderful work at: Marie Segal ~ Art From my Heart!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   ~Trina

A Polymer Clay Spring Day!

It's April... It's Spring!!  I had fun putting together this bright and colorful spring polymer clay treasury for our  April PCETeam treasury challenge!  All items were created by members of the Polymer Clay Enthusiasts Team on Etsy. So much talent on our team, please visit their shops to see more of their awesome creations.  Enjoy!!

A Polymer Clay Spring Day!

 

 

 

 

Picked by Trina's Clay Creations

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thanks so much for visiting today!  Have a great day! :)

Trina

A Treasury of Beautiful Jewelry!

Good Morning!

I put together a beautiful, romantic and fun Jewelry Treasury... All polymer clay pieces created by amazing Etsy Artisans!  Each one of these items would make a wonderful Valentines Day or Birthday gift!  I had so much fun browsing these shops, every one of these talented Etsians has such wonderful creations in their shops!

Enjoy and Have a Great Day!

~Trina

Beautiful Polymer Clay Jewelry!

 
 
 
 
A Treasury by trinasclaycreations