Drum roll please!
I am tickled to announce the first in our spankin' new video series:
My, yes I am the hostess, first guest is the wonderful and talented
author of:
Polymer Clay and Mixed Media—Together at Last
Polymer Clay and Mixed Media—Together at Last is about making polymer clay figures—jewelry pieces, focal beads, décor items, knick-knacks—and incorporating beads, fibers, fabrics, glass, stones, etc. to create special effects. Embellishing polymer clay with mixed media adds a sophistication and richness without making the projects complicated or inaccessible to the average crafter.
Christi Friesen works in mixed media and combines polymer clay, glass, acrylic, found objects, gems, and semi-precious stones, glass beads, pearls, precious metals, and pigments to make her sculptural pieces and art jewelry. She is an award-winning artist and her work has been featured in magazine articles, books, galleries, exhibits, and juried shows as well as on her Web sites: www.CFOriginals.com and www.CFJewelryArt.com.
Do you want to see how to make this super cute mixed media and polymer clay "All Screwed Up" heart pendant? Watch on!
Click here to e-mail this video from YouTube!
Today's question:
Did you just love Christi Friesen and her polymer clay project? Or what?
And as our thanks for answering you'll be entered to win a free book!
Click on the Polymer clay link below to see more!
The heart bead is so cute. I can see all kinds of possibilities with that.
Thanks
Posted by: Coco | May 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM
I just love the heart it really fits my frustrating days! Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone. I look forward to making more mixed media Items. You are the best!
Posted by: Debi Jenkins | May 19, 2009 at 03:28 PM
I love Christie and I have this book...bought it as soon as I found it. Love all of her work and I will be making one of these hearts...they are so cute and perfect to wear when I'm having a bad day.
Posted by: BrendaLea | May 19, 2009 at 08:05 PM
christi is a hoot! i now know that the process only works with sound effects. i think i am about to take a new look at the polymer clay that is sitting in the bottom box on the floor! best wishes.
Posted by: rush | May 19, 2009 at 09:37 PM
This is a brilliant idea. I am a therapist and I love to do art projects with my clients and I think this would be a fantastic one to do with some of them. Thank you for the video!
Posted by: Hollie | May 19, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Christi is an awesome artist and a generous person. This litte heart is on my to do list as soon as I get to feeling up to it. I can think of a few people who would just love to recieve one. Thanks so much sharing.
Posted by: CraftyLinda | May 19, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Christi is so talented and lucky for us that she shares her ideas and techniques so freely. If you ever get the chance, take one of her workshops - her personality is as much a treat as the learning experience.
Posted by: Nina | May 20, 2009 at 04:53 AM
Although I was already an admirer of Christi's work, this is the first time that I have seen her "live" on video. I must say, she is as adorable and lively as her whimsical playful artworks! Thank you for sharing this with us! :)
Posted by: Kiski | May 20, 2009 at 05:04 AM
What a cute and whimsical project! I work with special needs children and adults and I think they will love doing this!
Posted by: Sherry | May 20, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Christi's heart is just adorable. Some days are just like that heart. And Christi's sense of humor is great.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Judie Guder | May 20, 2009 at 07:43 AM