We hope you will like our handmade jewelry using the mediums of precious metal clay and polymer clay, incorporating semiprecious gems, freshwater pearls, dichroic glass sterling silver findings in our jewelry shop. Well now she has offered us two charts showing how she uses pearl and metallic colours in premo. As a respected and soughtafter artist and teacher, julie picarello has become a show favorite and attracts crowds of followers eager to view and purchase her signature pieces. Quilted in clay has been the mainstay of my jewelry business since 1996. Beadmaker interview julie picarello, yellow house designs. Imprint and accent bead techniques 9780871164094 by picarello, julie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Order a copy of the book at julie has developed an enormous following in the polymer clay community. Julie has developed an enormous following in the polymer clay community due to her remarkable ability to create inviting color. Polymer clay julie picarello technique creations and book. Polymer clay tutor cindy lietz polymer clay looks easy but can be tricky. Prairie craft donna kato polyclay, polymer clay claying.
Imprint and accent bead techniques ebook written by julie picarello. Julie s style is distinct and her special techniques are laid out in her new book, patterns in polymer which is due out this sprin. Books take on a life of their own, even instructional based books. The poking and pushing can be random, or planned, which isnt that clear when youre a newbie to working with polymer clay.
I mean it was fun, informative, entertaining, fast paced and julie was a master teacher. At that time, we saw a need in the market for better clay, tools and products, and have since pioneered the development of bestselling products like the nublade, marxit, and kato polyclay. Imprint and accent bead techniques by julie picarello 2011, paperback at. Sculpey iii has won parenting awards and is easy to condition and use, making it the perfect clay for children as well as adults. Bitsofclay handmade jewelry, jewelry shop, jewelry. Her book, patterns in polymer, includes quite a few of her approaches to revealing the depth that polymer clay can. Which ones deserve a home in our permanent collections. Polymer designs can be enhanced with the shimmer and glow of metallic and pearl clays. Jun 23, 2011 as a respected and soughtafter artist and teacher, julie picarello has become a show favorite and attracts crowds of followers eager to view and purchase her signature pieces. So i decided to make some pieces for the jury photos that are pumpkiny. Then it is worth watching how julie picarello makes easy polymer clay art beads. Julie picarellos polymer clay pendants are soothing and her palette is like a cleansing breath in this hectic season. Julie is an active board member in the polymer clay community and also.
Polymer clay julie picarello technique creations and. Julie picarello sent out a spring newsletter filled with her updated palette of colors and mokume gane designs. Julie picarello is the author of patterns in polymer. Mar 18, 2014 julie picarello patterns in polymer kalmbach jewelry books. See more ideas about polymer clay, polymer clay jewelry and clay jewelry. The premo sculpey polymer clay is popular among beginners and professional artists for its superior flexibility.
Julie picarello s workshop first of all, can i say i am still flying high after getting one of my pieces featured in polymer clay daily yesterday. One of my favorite polymer clay books, and i have many. Her book, patterns in polymer, is in its second printing and being translated into german. Get fast shipping, great selections, and free diy projects at fire mountain gems and beads. Polymer clay veneer with embossing powder and texture. Artist julie picarello brings an incredible level of texture and detail to her polymer clay beads and jewelry. Beadmaker interview julie picarello, yellow house designs what is your personal name, business name, website and location. Glaze it with the sculpey glaze and marine varnish for outdoor resistance. Inspiration, techniques, and simple stepbystep projects for making art with polymer clay. I design focal art beads in polymer clay, using a loose adaptation of the japanese mokume gane metalworking technique. Because premo retains flexibility, the finished product remains very strong and durable.
Julie picarello clay beads and pendant tutorial bead crafts. Soft and pliable, it is easy to work with, reduces breakage and wards off the possibility of crumbling once it is baked. Masks, animal faces, lights from polymer first experience with clay. I am now sharing some of my tips, tools and techniques on making canes based on quilt designs, using polymer clay. Jewelry making has been my passion for more than 15 years now, to which i devoted most of my nights, so i finally decided to devote it my days, too. Imprint and accent bead techniques julie picarello on. Once cured, sculpey iii bakes hard and takes on a matte, bisque type finish. Polymer clay workshop tutorials and innovations in polymer clay. Julie picarellos easy polymer clay art beads tutorial.
Julie picarello is a recognized and respected artist, teacher, and active board member in the polymer clay community. One of my favorite parts of the process is developing custom color palettes for each series of. Julies style is distinct and her special techniques are laid out in her new book, patterns in. I am nikolina otrzan, self taught polymer clay and mixed media artist from zagreb, croatia.
Launched in 1997, prairie craft was the first online store to serve the polymer clay enthusiast. Polymer clay tutorial jennifer pattersonquilted in clay etsy. Youll be surprised as to how simple the techniques are, especially when you realize that the pendants you will create will look complex and elegant. Ok, now onto julie picarello s workshop i took in tucson on tuesday. She starts with making stacks of polymer clay sheets her tip on color order is useful. Posts about julie picarello book written by artandtea.
I have been teaching polymer clay from ages k12 for the past 3 years in my local school system. Imprint and accent bead techniques by julie picarello and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oh, i have always loved julie picarello s works and ive admired her style for a few years now. It was the second day at orlando clay fandango and in my classroom we had an new teacher. This polymer scarf pin from julie picarello provides another good choice for keeping warm with a spot of polymer. First of all, id like to extend a big thank you to julie picarello for all of her inspiration in creating this necklace. Imprint and accent bead techniques by julie picarello at. Featuring the worlds most dazzling and innovative work, this new entry in the masters series focuses on the incredibly popular medium of polymer clay. Innovative light clay perfect for larger home decor and jewelry pieces. Julie picarellos easy polymer clay art beads tutorial patterns in.
And her inspiration continues with the arrival of her eagerly anticipated book in my mailbox this week. Spicedcider earrings and pendant by julie picarello, polymer clay. I love colors, patterns and shapes and always keep my eyes wide open for anything that will inspire me. Ive purchased many polymer clay books over the last three years. If youre completely new to polymer clay, we suggest you start by reading a little about the basics, which youll find under the polymer clay tab above. Martha aleo ornamento from philadelphia has been blogging about her results of following along with the exercises in our book, polymer clay color inspirations it is thrilling to see her becoming more confident about making color choices in her work. With her unmatched eye for color, color mixing and layering, wellknown artist and fan favorite julie picarello helps beginners and advanced polymer. I work with polymer clay making canes using the millefiori technique. Yet it wasnt until 2004 when i was introduced to polymer clay that i became truly passionate about one medium, finding that the endless combinations of shape, color and texture resulted in unique wearable art. Order a copy of the book at julie has developed an enormous following in the polymer clay community due to her remarkable ability to. Its the color that makes polymer clay truly exciting, and this book uses color like youve never seen it before. I was working on a project trying a range of different techniques with embossing powders and polymer clay and came up with a really cool way to use them.
Julie picarello had moved into the teachers chair and we all gather around to see whats was in store for us. Patterns in polymer by julie picarello 23jun2011 paperback jan 1. This design uses a coiled and wire wrapped bail and two strands of hand dyed leather. The book includes 7 mini projects and 10 finished jewelry projects, while callouts at the beginning of each project let the readers know exactly what specialized techniques will be learned. Patterns in polymer, julie picarello shop online for. Julie was the program chair for the 2010 international polymer clay association conference. Thank you alice for your hard work, and your dedication to helping others learn the joys of polymer clay.
Its perfect for caning, mokume gane and mica shift. After conditioning this clay is soft enough to blend easily but firm enough to hold fine detail and for specialized techniques. My instagram videos have become way more popular than i ever imagined. A friend introduced me and from the moment i touched the clay i was hooked past teaching experiences. Polymer clay fests cfcf 2009 registration forms cabin fever clay fest instructors tony aquino. Mokume gane tutorials, plus a show and tell polymer clay. Polymer clay learning and inspiration with cindy lietz. See more ideas about polymer beads, polymer clay art and polymer clay jewelry. Julie s tips on color mixing was worth the price of admission. These two books explore advanced techniques and artistic design. If you are a bibliophile like i am then books are your thing. Julie is an active board member in the polymer clay community and also teaches for discerning polymer guilds. Polymer clay web dedicated to polymer clay and its many. Polymer clay showcases twenty methods that are truly expanding the mediumwith a gallery of specific project ideas that illustrate each technique in action plus a special section on precious metal clay pmc.
What others are saying spicedcider earrings and pendant by julie picarello, polymer clay. Julies recipes for successful color palettes the magic of jecru her polymer imprint technique based on the art of mokume gane. I have assembled the top five polymer clay books, based on my opinion alone. Best polymer clay books since nan roches the new clay hit the market it 1992, there has been a steadilygrowing supply of polymer clay instruction. One of my favorite approaches when customizing a color palette is to ice an existing color by adding pearl to it. Shop our favorite books on polymer clay projects and inspirations. It wasnt pretty, of course this is back when i first started out with polymer clay. My favorite is the one about using ecru colored clay rather than white to tone down colors. Its the color that makes polymer clay truly exciting, and this book. Sculpey iii is popular for its softness, finish, and variety of vivid colors.
Julie picarellos easy polymer clay art beads tutorial patterns in polymer book. With her unmatched eye for color, color mixing and layering, wellknown artist and fan favorite julie picarello helps beginners and advanced polymer artisans design. The bonus is that iced and noniced colors contrast beautifully together, especially when building an imprint mokume stack. Customers swooped in to buy from her online shop so youll have to settle for just enjoying a look. Embossing powders are such a great addition to many polymer clay techniques and i for one, dont use them enough. This design uses a coiled and wire wrapped bail and two strands of. With her unmatched eye for color, color mixing and layering, wellknown artist and fan favorite julie picarello helps beginners and advanced polymer artisans design, texture and finish gorgeous art beads using relatively simple techniques. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read patterns in polymer. Indepth introduction sections cover basics, color inspiration and recipes, and needed tools and materials. May 01, 2002 cutting edge materials and techniques are expanding the boundaries of how clay is used in art and craft work. Julies book is one of the few i havent donated to goodwill. With great care and love for their art, the talented experts at lark have always produced books that encouraged.
Patterns in polymer by julie picarello overdrive rakuten. Ive already prepurchased masters in polymer clay, i just may add julie s book to my shopping list. Judy ferrill author of the sculpey way with polymer clay. Well illustrated with works by polymer clay artists, they include projects for intricately pieced and shaped jewelry and art objects. Curator rachel carren has selected 40 artists who have their own distinctive style, exhibit fine workmanship, and have a unique vision they communicate through polymer. The variety of colorful creations that can be made with polymer clay seems endless, and successful results can be had with any level of expertise.
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