Magnetic Closure on Dutch Spiral

 I had an email asking what closure I used on this necklace.  I love the magnetic closures from Ezel Findings (click HERE).

A vase filled with my favorite paper flowers (20 years old), a crystal tray filled with my favorite perfumed lotion, talc and bath salts (Lady Primrose Tryst) and my favorite necklace (for this month anyway).  Hope your day will be filled with some beauty, sparkle and heavenly scents.

Painting, Polymer & Magnets

 The background for the polymer clay tile is an acrylic painting I did of the polymer clay cane patterns on the tile.

By using a magnet on the back of the canvas, I can change the position of the tile.

Magnetic Polymer Art

A 15" x 48" painting I textured and painted in acrylics.  I drilled out a small circle about the size of a nickel on the back of the wooden squares and circles (tiles).  I applied polymer clay canes to the fronts and baked them.  After they were cooled, I painted them and glued super magnets in them.

I hold the tile on the front of the canvas while I place the super magnet behind the canvas.

 The super magnet is strong enough to hold the polymer covered tiles on the canvas.  They're moveable and interchangeable.

Above is a super magnet on the back of a smaller painting just to show you its placement.  If you get tired of the magnetic polymer clay tiles on the canvas, you can turn your refrigerator into a piece of art.

Fridge Magnet Jewelry

I receive magnetic business cards in the mail every once in a while.  I cover the business card side with liquid polymer, apply cane slices and bake.  They make beautiful fridge magnets.  I also discovered that by placing a super magnet under the blouse material, they could be worn as magnetic pins.

[Warning:  Pregnant women or persons with pacemakers should avoid wearing magnetic jewelry.]

Pin It On Me

 

St. Paddy's Day Polymer Clay pin.  Lucky me.

Polymer & Knitted Scarf

You may recall these polymer clay pins I made.  I have been enjoying them on this new scarf I knitted.  I loved knitting this scarf so much, I just ordered more yarn and am looking forward to making another.  The next one will be longer and wider.  Can't wait.  (Stop back on Saturday for the simple pattern).

I am the Magnet Queen!

It's a ring...............

It's a bracelet................

It's a necklace..................

It's a brooch.................

It's a super strong magnet I implanted in the back of my beadwork.  It can then be worn on any metal.  To be worn as a brooch or on a ribbon necklace, I just need another magnet behind the fabric to keep it in place.  I feel like the Queen of Magnets.  Magnets in my paintings, polymer and beadwork......yes, and on my refrigerator.

Polymer Turquoise Pin

 Gluing the Swarovski crystal in the eye area really made all the difference in my polymer clay faux Turquoise Horse pin.  I used a super magnet instead of a pinback so it can be worn on silk or suede without damage to the material.

I find out later today if I need surgery on my ankle.  Hope not.  We've got lots of plans for the summer that start the first week of June with a trip to the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  So, I am crossing my fingers.

Polymer-Big, Bold and Blue

I got a fast food salad at the mall a few weeks ago and I looked at the bottom of that pretty plastic bowl and knew it was meant for polymer clay.  I used a "super" magnet in the brooch. I purchase them at the hardware store and use them in all my pins.  Big Bold Blue isn't heavy so the magnet holds it in position.  It reminds me of the blue skies of summer.

Polymer Clay Brooch

 I used the old coin counter (click HERE) again to make this brooch.  I like the intersecting design and will, at some point in the future, play around with developing it further.

New Bottle Bottom Mold

Industrial Flower brooch. I found a new mold from the bottom of my large coffee creamer bottle! So excited. This pin was a quick experiment initially, but then I decided to finish it with a magnet on the back and an old rhinestone button on the front for detail. I love the industrial "futuristic" look to the flower.

Two Faced

"One who defames another's character, also defames their own." --African Proverb Years ago I found a broken piece of what looked like a small tribal mask. I made a polymer sculpt of it and worked on it until it looked like what I thought it once did. I really liked the "Two Faced" design. I made it a magnetic pin so I can wear it on silk scarves. I wonder how two faced people look in the mirror at the end of the day. Which of their faces do they see or do they remain anonymous even to themselves? The pin has me deep thinking.

Repetitive Design Pin

I had some questions on what type of cutters I used for the Repetitive Design Pin. They were a gift from a good friend for my upcoming birthday. I received two sets. They are a de Buyer Plain Square (set of 9) and a fluted (set of 7) Boat cutters from Sur la table made from heavy weight plastic and are heat resistant to 320 degrees. They run about $58 each set. As with any product, many variations can be found on the Internet at more reasonable prices. I used the boat cutters for the Repetitive Design Pin.

Bandage Jewelry

Yes, I need help. Polymer Clay Anonymous. I was in recovery last Friday after a minor procedure getting the IV removed and looked down at the bandage. I said, "Ooooo, I like that texture, could I have some new pieces of that bandage?" I cut four strips and made a two-part silicone mold of them lying side by side. After pressing the polymer into the mold and removing it, I cut out shapes, baked and highlighted the texture and voila! Bandage Jewelry. I get the biggest kick out of how fascinated I am with these textures and how happy I am with the finished pieces. Pretty funny.

Magnetic Bottoms-Up Pin

Another "Bottoms Up" pin with a magnetic closure. By attaching a magnetic closure, I am able to attach it to a delicate silk scarf........

A knitted kerchief.........

A thin strap............

And the center of a tank top without it pulling, wrinkling or damaging any of the garments.