Polymer Clay Journals and Altered Books (Intro Vol-068)

Video #468: This is the first (intro) clip for a 6 part (paid) tutorial series on polymer clay journals and altered books... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?... Polymer Clay Tutor. Topics Covered In This Video: Vol-068-1: Video #468: Introduction: In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to create three different polymer clay journal covers using several mixed media techniques. You will also learn many tips, tricks and techniques that you can use to create your own unique style of art journal. The ideas and techniques can not only be used for the projects I demonstrate in this tutorial series, but also for other home decor and jewelry projects as well. Vol-068-2: Video #469: Rainbow Zebra Journal Cover: In this video, I show how to make a funky rainbow zebra patterned journal cover, that will inspire you whenever you look at it. The youthful cover has a smooth, layered, dimensional design, that looks cool... and it feels great too, when you run your fingers over the raised stripe pattern. This technique works well for journal covers, and anywhere else that colorful zebra inspiration may roam. Vol-068-3: Video #470: Pavelka Peel Technique: In this video, I demonstrate the simple techniques and tools needed to do the Pavelka Peel treatment, originally created by well known polymer clay artist Lisa Pavelka. I'll be teaching you how to use Lisa's signature Transfer Foils as well as metal leaf, to create this wonderful technique with unlimited possibilities. The information you learn in this video will cross over to many other polymer clay projects as well. Vol-068-4: Video #471: Make Time Altered Book: In this video, I walk you through the process of creating an altered book, mixed media project, with a theme that I call 'Make Time'. It has a rustic distressed looking polymer clay cover, that's made using alcohol inks, rubber stamps, embossing powders, powdered pigments, metal embellishments and reclaimed watch parts. You can let your creativity run wild with this one, because the the possibilities are truly endless... and I'm not just saying that! Vol-068-5: Video #472: Baking and Finishing: In this video, I teach you how to how to properly bake and finish your Polymer Clay Journals so that they not only look great, but will also be strong and durable for many years to come. Just as there were many techniques and options for creating the actual journal covers, so are there many ways to finish them. I share with you many tips and ideas, that you can use to customize your creations with your own unique voice. Vol-068-6: Video #473: Creative Options And Ideas: In this video, I give you a brain dump of ideas to pick and choose from, for working into your own Polymer Clay Journal and Altered Book projects. I show many examples of the options available for the actual journal base, as well as the crazy unlimited ways you can customize the inside pages. Basically, there are as many creative choices for making these art journals, as there are artists themselves! I can't wait to see what you guys come up with! Additional Resources... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?... Polymer Clay Tutor... "Make what you love... Love what you make."