tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post3627868654695562420..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Studio Saturday: Cindy's Box of Inspiration and CreativityHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-26062555452820429712010-08-29T10:16:42.295-04:002010-08-29T10:16:42.295-04:00Cindy, I had to laugh when I saw your post. I hav...Cindy, I had to laugh when I saw your post. I have tried working with this clay and it just will not soften for me. I guess I want more instant gratification and don't have patience to work it. I gave all mine away to a friend who works wonders with it. I love what you have done! I guess my 'box of inspiration' would be my old jewelry waiting to be redesigned. Of course, then there is the fabrics, silk ribbon, embroidery floss, tatting supplies, scrapbooking supplies and more...everything I think but the polymer clay :-] Warm regards, ConnieConnie Eyberg Originalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310132698513467232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-14422558473815219992010-02-25T18:45:27.936-05:002010-02-25T18:45:27.936-05:00Hello Everyone,
I am new here but have been beadi...Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I am new here but have been beading since 1997. The beads featured which Cindy made are just so beautiful. Just yesterday I bought some polymer clay. I was actually inspired by of some beautiful beads I saw on Etsy. <br /><br />My problem...I live in the Buffalo NY area and cannot seem to find anyone who has classed in working with the clay - at least not for beads.....Joann's has classes on buttons, AC Moore doesn't offer a class like this and actually I will have to contact Michael's to see if they have something to offer. <br /><br />If anyone has any suggestions as to where I might turn to learn about making polymer clay beads, metal clay beads, etc., I would greatly appreciate hearing the suggestions. <br /><br />How nice it is to have this blog to turn to.....thanks in advance everyone!!<br /><br />KarenKaren Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164562789727410826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-70509749274304963402010-02-25T13:58:14.977-05:002010-02-25T13:58:14.977-05:00I too have a box of Polymer Clay. My first try was...I too have a box of Polymer Clay. My first try was just o.k. and I stashed it away. So I must give it another chance !! Our local bead shop is offering a class on Polymer Clay beads and I plan to take that. I need guidence from someone experienced. I wish I lived next door to Heather Powers.Mel Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-48245076697731152862010-02-24T22:07:10.351-05:002010-02-24T22:07:10.351-05:00Mine has to be all yarn I bought to make up this g...Mine has to be all yarn I bought to make up this gorgeous afghan for our bed. I just havent't gotten started even though it has been under my bed for 5 years.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-73245247650155757572010-02-22T17:07:27.755-05:002010-02-22T17:07:27.755-05:00Hi Erin!
Thank you (blush)! Will we be seeing yo...Hi Erin!<br /><br />Thank you (blush)! Will we be seeing your favorites in a piece of jewelry soon? Paper ephemera makes such lovely mixed media jewelry and you can work magic with jewelry!<br /><br />Thank you for your always thoughtful comments:-)<br /><br />Creatively yours :-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-39556286971208956292010-02-22T17:04:10.654-05:002010-02-22T17:04:10.654-05:00Hi ccrider!
I'm glad I inspired you! It'l...Hi ccrider!<br /><br />I'm glad I inspired you! It'll be so much fun to dive in and try out the copper clay. Let us know how it goes for you and what you create. <br /><br />Happy creating! :-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-91127043118022309522010-02-22T16:33:53.173-05:002010-02-22T16:33:53.173-05:00I should not be so surprised at how dynamite these...I should not be so surprised at how dynamite these are. You make beauty in whatever you touch, Miss Cindy!<br /><br />Since I have moved I am not quite sure where all my creativity has gone hiding. But in my old studio I had an entire cabinet of scrapbook supplies. But not one completed scrapbook (my kids are so deprived). I love paper, ephemera, rub-ons and all those fun things that paper artists play with. I would love to dip into my oil paints some more. And I am enamored of watercolorists (and really want to learn how). Thanks for sharing your inspiration today! Enjoy the day! ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-14139469506830163012010-02-22T11:02:56.914-05:002010-02-22T11:02:56.914-05:00Cindy, Your post inspired me. I have been working...Cindy, Your post inspired me. I have been working some with metal clay and I wanted to try the new torchable Art Clay Copper. I ordered the clay and necessary torching stuff and there it sits staring at me waiting on me to have time and creative juices to do something with it. I have all these new cool patterns and molds I have made as well just waiting on me to experiment. Your post inspired me to find the time to get started.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812269961845481166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-46494396500633945132010-02-22T07:18:53.210-05:002010-02-22T07:18:53.210-05:00Thank you, Kirsten! It's time to get out your...Thank you, Kirsten! It's time to get out your stash and start kneading away! Let me know how you do!<br /><br />Inspiringly yours, ;-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-53358383631987968622010-02-21T16:49:20.857-05:002010-02-21T16:49:20.857-05:00Hi Cindy! Wonderful entry into Polymer! Lovely wor...Hi Cindy! Wonderful entry into Polymer! Lovely work..... I too have a stash of Polymer beckoning to me...... you have inspired me to get moving on it.... :)Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548042032878390723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-32982569236335727702010-02-21T14:10:36.131-05:002010-02-21T14:10:36.131-05:00Hi Pearl and Pebble!
You won't blow up your k...Hi Pearl and Pebble!<br /><br />You won't blow up your kiln :-) It's time to take a shot and try it! Don't be afraid go for it!<br /><br />Encouragingly yours ;-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-64238357423678647342010-02-21T14:08:38.295-05:002010-02-21T14:08:38.295-05:00Hi Valerie!
Yes, please DO take another look! Yo...Hi Valerie!<br /><br />Yes, please DO take another look! You might be surprised at the creativity that ensues! <br /><br />Have fun exploring!<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-1578059095316169602010-02-21T13:57:13.422-05:002010-02-21T13:57:13.422-05:00Oh yes, the waiting project! Well, I got a kiln fo...Oh yes, the waiting project! Well, I got a kiln for my birthday (july) so that I could play with metal clay. I have the goods to get going. A little nervous, I bought a book w/ a DVD. Bought another book..... I think I am afraid of blowing up the kiln I don't know!!!!!But it's THERE-and waiting:)Pearl and Pebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735151126909747257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-84792911305812190682010-02-21T12:11:44.155-05:002010-02-21T12:11:44.155-05:00Yes I do. I have a box just like yours filled with...Yes I do. I have a box just like yours filled with the same thing. Maybe I should try what you did. I do think about it once in a while but can't get there yet. I think I will take another look.Valerie C. Of clinejewels.etsy.comhttp://clinejewels.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-50367391482736930562010-02-21T08:21:32.074-05:002010-02-21T08:21:32.074-05:00Hi Joann,
Ooo, I love origami! I have a set of t...Hi Joann,<br /><br />Ooo, I love origami! I have a set of tiny oragami stars as earrings I bought at a convention a year ago. <br /><br />I'll admit to having lots of yarn too. And sewing stuff. I have more than one box of inspiration and rotate among them. <br /><br />Keep your boxes of inspiration - someday they'll call to you and you'll have the time to open them!<br /><br />Hope your bead business goes well!<br /><br />Beadfully yours ;-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-25691251628131910252010-02-21T08:18:17.732-05:002010-02-21T08:18:17.732-05:00Hi Carol,
So have I inspired you to use your poly...Hi Carol,<br /><br />So have I inspired you to use your polymer clay in a different way? It's different than glass and may frustrate you at first for that reason or not - you may take right to it!<br /><br />Let us know how it goes!<br /><br />Clayfully yours :-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-13821385269380020302010-02-21T08:16:22.340-05:002010-02-21T08:16:22.340-05:00Hi Gail,
Don't be scared to create - there...Hi Gail,<br /><br />Don't be scared to create - there's no right or wrong - just do what makes you happy!<br /><br />I hear your boxes calling to you :-)<br /><br />Creatively yours ;-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-44270208338469488482010-02-20T17:56:56.560-05:002010-02-20T17:56:56.560-05:00Mine is all my origami stuff. I had so many supp...Mine is all my origami stuff. I had so many supplies, I finally decided to cut down on the crafts I wanted to do. I now have yarn stuff (knitting and crocheting), embroidery, beads and origami. Mine is going to stay closed for a while, tho, while I make the bead biz goJoann Looshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06094817566731313731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-52283460693284018182010-02-20T15:51:19.797-05:002010-02-20T15:51:19.797-05:00Love your beads. The bronze finish is fabulous. ...Love your beads. The bronze finish is fabulous. I have a whole closet of creativity in multiple media to get lost in from time to time but never thought of trying out polymer clay to see what a bead design might look like. I mostly use it to make positives for mold impressions with pewtercasting, and holiday ornaments. To make beads in it...HmmmCarol Tannahillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05778926519867307032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-1592379284944457012010-02-20T14:02:56.060-05:002010-02-20T14:02:56.060-05:00I have two boxes,also.I wanted to work with polyme...I have two boxes,also.I wanted to work with polymer clay and have a box with everything I need,pasta roller,a gently used toaster oven,rollers clays,knifes,etc.Another box is filled with bead collections.Some of yours,Cindy,Heathers,Lisa Kan,Melissa,Mary,etc,but I just like to have them.I 'm scared I can't do them justice.Maybe one day!Gailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-85809388334129641812010-02-20T13:37:44.690-05:002010-02-20T13:37:44.690-05:00Hi Lisa,
Thanks for posting! Now go get one of yo...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />Thanks for posting! Now go get one of your boxes of inspiration and let the muse out! :-)<br /><br />Creatively yours ;-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-82438034865200095062010-02-20T13:36:46.200-05:002010-02-20T13:36:46.200-05:00Hi Diane,
Sorry to hear about your muse leaving y...Hi Diane,<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your muse leaving you when your Mom passed away. Hopefully your itchy hands will get you back to the eggs you love and what a perfect time of the year to get them out again!<br /><br />Please keep us informed of which box of inspiration you open!<br /><br />Inspiringly yours, ;-)<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-58733000279925156412010-02-20T11:53:24.248-05:002010-02-20T11:53:24.248-05:00Hi Cindy,
This post speaks to me... I must admit t...Hi Cindy,<br />This post speaks to me... I must admit that I have more than one "Box of Inspiration" lining the shelf in my studio cupboard. I think today I will go and pull one out. Thanks for your gentle nudge :)<br /><br />-LisaLisa Lutzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798905036232118983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-43203402939692416092010-02-20T11:49:57.432-05:002010-02-20T11:49:57.432-05:00Yup its under the bed..... in a box......actually ...Yup its under the bed..... in a box......actually I have 2 crafts sitting in boxes waiting for some love and attention.<br />One is filled to the brim with pysanky making tools and dyes etc.. the second one is full of ...... polymer clay...all colors imaginable .<br />The pysanky I have made hundreds of eggs,and I now have goose eggs and ostrich eggs and emu eggs waiting to be written on, Mom died 2 years ago and with her went my desire to make more.. but my fingers itch to get back into it.<br />The polymer I bought when a new Micheals was opening and just about giving that stuff away how could I not pick some up.<br />BUT......... there they both are under my bed waiting patiently for me to be inspired...<br />I will let you know what happens !<br />DianeDiane at Crafty Passionshttp://dianobe.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-29826712811622404822010-02-20T11:28:44.749-05:002010-02-20T11:28:44.749-05:00Hi Jenn,
Get that torch out, girl! It's time ...Hi Jenn,<br /><br />Get that torch out, girl! It's time to try something new to get your creative juices flowing and more lovely jewelry in the universe! Just don't keep the torch under your bed - LOL!<br /><br />Inspire others to bead!<br />CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.com