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Gorgeous Polymer Clay Jewelry and Tutorial by Helen Breil Posted: 16 Oct 2012 04:00 AM PDT All along Helen Breil's career in IT,  she developed a parallel interest in the creative arts. Once semi-retirement beckoned, she discovered the world of polymer clay and became fully immersed in it.  Based in Guelph, this fellow Canadian is a founding member of the Southern Ontario Polymer Clay Guild. Radiating Beads Her skill and innovative designs in her chosen medium are evident in numerous publications of her work.  They are all works of art. Helen's design in the July 2010 Art Jewelry Magazine issue Necklace from Big Twist Series Her richly detailed designs shows her attention to detail and meticulous craftsmanship.  So it should come as no surprise to learn that the Coleous necklace below won first place in the 2010 International Polymer Clay Association Progress and Possibilities competition in the Intermediate jewelry category. These pictures were chosen - with great difficulty - from her wonderful Flicker set which includes some of her tutorial pictures. This gorgeous free one below, the String Bead tutorial is on her website. Before You Go: More Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorials Wire Work and Polymer Clay Pictorial and Inspirations Gorgeous Polymer Clay Pendant Tutorials ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips

Winner of Gaddabout Rock's $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway Posted: 15 Oct 2012 03:30 PM PDT It is certainly amazing how lapidarists can transform what is just rock into something beautiful. The way they cut the pieces and then polish it up requires skill and knowledge of the different kinds of gemstones. They are able to really showcase Mother Nature's creations. So the beaders, metal smiths and wire workers among you were drooling over the fabulous gemstones featured in last week's giveaway and in Gaddabout Rock's store.  The colors, patterns and cuts were simply stunning and irresistible.  Only one lucky reader will win the gift certificate, though. I numbered all the eligible entries and used the random number generator over at random.org. The winning number was assigned to Voltzia  !  Congratulations! ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips

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