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