Bronzclay

Recently I came across the buzz over bronze clay, so I've been googling my little heart out to see what it's all about. At first you barely could find a thing but now that the PMC Conference is over it's popping up all over.

The beautiful piece you see here is created by Jeanette Landenwitch.


Bill Struve, the inventor, has his presentation online at the PMC Conference website which also has some more eye candy of items created by this amazing stuff.

I would love to start using this product but I don't have a kiln and my piggy bank is looking bulimic. LOL

Singing Button

I just love fun tutorials and things you can do with your children. Parole de pate's blog site has a lovely and fun project for a singing button. My goodness, that takes me way back. I remember making them from real buttons and seeing this tutorial using polymer clay just added another wonderful dimension.



The blog is in French but you can always use a translation site to get it in your language.

So go have fun! Make a fun toy...and if it's just for yourself...well, I won't tell because I think I'll make one just for me too!!!

Pass the Hat - CERF

Everyone has heard the expression "starving artist" and in the craft world it has been a common practice for artists to "pass the hat" for those who are going through difficult times.

In 1985 Carol Sedstrom Ross and Josh Simpson decided to tap into this generosity and founded CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund). Their mission? To strengthen and sustain the careers of craft artists across the United States. It is a non-profit, tax exempt organization and the only one of it's kind in the United States.

CERF also provides a voice in government and public policy as well as building alliances with other organizations in the effort to make awareness of the concerns of the craft community.

There are a couple of publications I would suggest you may be interested in. Cerfnews is produced twice a year and Cerfe-news is produced semi-monthy. If you are interested, please visit and sign up for more information at their sign up site.