Craft Tool for the Day : Beading - PolyBlades

 Two types are available. The flexible polyblade specifically for use with polymer clay and the polymer clay with this time with cover that you can also use as a handle.

Polyblade. Polymer Clay Blade. Improved Design. Now includes blade cover that is also a handle. Perfect slices. Perfect cuts. Cut polymer clay, large and small canes evenly. Minimal twisting and torquing. Lasts 2-3 times longer than other blades. Full 6" long. The blade cover can be removed and placed on the non-cutting edge for easier handling. Click on the image above or click here to check it out.

Flexible Polyblade. A flexible cutting blade designed specifically for use with polymer Clay. Makes curved cuts. Perfect cuts. Made of stainless steel that lasts 2-3 times longer than other blades. Full 6" in length, 5/8" in width and thinner than the polyblade. The additional length and super flexibility allow the user to cut fluid curves and arcs in clay. Micro thin cuts. Resists oxidation. Click on the image above or click here to check it out.

Craft Tool for the Day : Beading Tool - Bead Making Tools - 7 piece tool set

 Bead Making Tools. 7 piece Tool Set. Tools for creating beads, embellishments and more with any clay.

This kit contains seven indispensable tools for all of your polymer clay projects : 2 mandrels, roller bead template, straight cutting blade, dimple tool, wet/dry sandpaper and sponge.

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Craft Tool for the Day : Beading Tool - Tri-Bead Roller

Designed by Poly-Tools Inc. for Amaco. A tool for making 1/16" round, 5/16"round x 5/8" oval and 1/2" bicone beads with clay.

Create your own beads for bracelets, angle bracelets, necklaces, rings and more.

Roll consistent, uniform beads in three popular shapes : 1/16" round, 5/16"round x 5/8" oval and 1/2" bicone.

The Tri-Bead roller is suitable for use with many kinds of clay including air-dry, polymer and precious metal clay.

Easy-to-follow instructions are enclosed. Click on the image above or click here for more info.

Craft Book of the Day : Beading - Silver and Stones Bead Jewelry

If you are into silver and stone bead jewelry, here is a book for you. There are countless ways to assemble silver beads and gemstones each one more beautiful than the one that came before. The creations on this book will spark your creativity and ignite your imagination as you play with natural wonders sculpted with age old craftsmanship and pride, leading you to design unique pieces of enduring value. 

Wonderful projects for all ages. Click on any of the images above  or click here to see more details of this book.

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Craft Tool for the Day : Beading Tool - Modeling Clay Tool Set

 Modeling Clay Tool Set. Hardwood tools for shaping clay.

These hardwood tools are perfect for working with and shaping projects made with polymer clays such as FIMO, non-hardening clays, self-hardening clays as well as many other modeling materials.

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Craft Books for the Week 12-25-Aug-2019 : Best of Beading and Jewelry Books Part 1

For this week, am featuring the best of beading and jewelry books to help you make use of your tools and supplies and create a treasure to keep.
1) Learn to create ways to design focal pendants and assemble them into stunning wearable works of art -

2) 26 projects on adding crystals or rhinestones to dress up anything -

3) Learn how to incorporate your favourite images into timeless wearable treasures and home accents -

4) Create your own unique beads and jewelry

5) Includes 40 fun, easy jewelry projects -

Click on any of the images above to know more about these books and if any one of them interest you please make a purchase. These books are currently on sale. Thank you.

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Craft Tool for the Day : Beading Tool - Polymer Clay Template

 Polymer Clay Template. A tool for creating accourate ball sizes with polymer clays. 6mm, 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 22mm, 25mm, 28mm.

Each drawing represents a portion of a block of clay. The line drawings/cutting lines for each brand shows the exact quantity of clay needed for specific ball sizes.

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Craft Books for the Week : Best of Beading and Jewelry Books Part 2

The second batch of the best of beading and jewelry books for the week are here for you to check out and help you make use of your tools, supplies and found objects to create a treasure to keep.
1) A must-have book for anyone wanting to create easy , professional-looking soldered pieces even from ordinary household objects

2) Combine easy to use metal clay with beads and wire to create dazzling jewelry

 3) This book is meant to help you incorporate your favourite images into timeless wearable images and home accents

 4) Transform your treasures into wearable artistic jewelry

 5) Create simple jewelry from images transferred to clay

Click on any of the images above to know more about these books and if any one of them interest you please make a purchase. These books are currently on sale. Thank you.

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Craft Tools for the Day : Beading Tool - Bead Boards

 A bead board is used to lay out your designs and make any changes easily before you string them. Being able to see how your design will look makes such a difference and speeds up the design process for you. It's also great if you want to make matching necklaces and bracelets!

Available in my shop are 3 sizes of bead boards :

1) Beading Tool - Beadboard(32cms x 23cms)

2) Beading Tool - Beadboard (54cms x 20cms)

3) Beading Tool - Beadboard (52cms x 26cms)

Click on any of the images above to check them out. If you need to know more about beadboards, here is an article on how to use a beadboard, click here .

Craft Books of the Day : Beading - Clay Techniques to "Dye" for/Creative Canes

On Sale are these two bundled books on polymer clay.

1) Clay Techniques to "Dye" For. If you are into clay for beading and jewelry making, this book is a great idea for techniques and projects. How to color Polymer Clay with mediums, inks and powders.  Learn to create terrific textures and color blends by simply adding powders, inks and dyes to polymer clay. Every fabulous technique and project in this book is valuable you will want to start right away. 

2) Creative Canes. On this second book you will learn 30+ cane techniques with polymer clay. A 35-page book with wonderful projects for all ages. The book includes a list of basic tools and supplies needed. Teaches you about color, suggestions for blend, tips for creating stripes, spirals, checkerboard canes, borders, petals, tips for making a rose, translucents and white canes, invisible canes, realistic canes, tips for reduction, faces, kaleidoscope canes and more.. Also includes tips or techniques for finishing. 

These books are currently bundled for sale. Regular price $65.45. Currently on sale at $48.42. Click on any of the images above or click here for more details on these two books.

                                                

Craft Tools/Supplies of the Day : Beading - Beading Wire 28 Gauge

This item is great for jewellery and beading projects. Beading wire with a 28 gauge and is 24 yards long. 

Available in Gold and Silver Colours. Click on any of the images above for more information.

Craft Tools/Supplies of the Day : Beading - Beading - Swarovski Hot fix crystals

New Rainbow compact 34ss (7mm) Swarovski Hot Fix Crystals For Bejeweler "Down Under". 3 each of 11 of the most popular colours plus 3 clear crystals for a total of 36 crystals for any of your beading and/or jewellery projects.

Click on the image above to see more details of this item. For the Bejeweller "Down Under" tool, click here.

Craft Book of the Day : No Bake Air-Dry Clay for Beading & Jewelry

No bake air-dry clay. 16 great techniques in creating handmade jewelry that dries up to a strong and hardfinish overnight

Click on the image above to see more details of this book.

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