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The Polymer Arts Winter 2011The Polymer Arts Winter 2011
More of what made the initial issue such a favorite plus product reviews, wax impressions, faux precious stone and more. Table of Contents. $9.99 CAD
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The Polymer Arts issue 1The Polymer Arts
The Genesis issue! Created to bring inspiration and news to professional and aspiring polymer clay artists. Includes inspiring galleries featuring innovative and emerging artists; in depth articles on issues, techniques, events; resource lists with everything from contests to guilds to artist support organizations; plus interviews, product reviews, personal experience stories and more. $9.99 CAD
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PolymerCAFE.... The complete guide to polymer clay. Packed with exciting articles and how-to's.

PolymerCAFE February 2012PolymerCAFE February 2012
Hearts, bangle bracelets, cat pin and earrings plus millefiori and more.

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PolymerCAFE December 2011PolymerCAFE December 2011
Crystal Blossom necklace by Lisa Pavelka, Topaz Cathedral Jewelry set by Shirley Rufener, Basic Principles of Design complete with creative exercises by Jan Geisen, gallery photos and more.

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PolymerCAFE October 2011PolymerCAFE October 2011
Wendy Orlowski's Earth Crystal Pendants (with more ideas for CaBezels too), Steampunk Bronze and Polymer, Quick and Easy Scrappy Stone Bowl, Rolled Leaf Beads and more.

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PolymerCAFE June 2011PolymerCAFE June 2011
Got Junk? by Wendy Orlowski on using your old bits 'n pieces, artist profile of Barbara McGuire plus a how-to by Barbara "House of Dreams", Vintage inspired Jewelry, Siamese Cat Purse and more.
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PolymerCAFE December 2010PolymerCAFE December 2010
Singing Angel ornament by Kellie Mowat, Tie-Dye Canework, Photo Album Necklace, Faux Turquoise Chain, Shiny Textured Baubles and more.
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PolymerCAFE April 2010PolymerCAFE April 2010
Mushrooms and bugs by Laura Schiller, Button Molded Beads by Kathy Canuel, Stripes into Geometrics by Marilyn Davenport, Faux Clay and Faux Raku Teapots by Marlene Brady, Big Rainbow Beads by Margit Bohmer and more plus columnists, challenge winners, readers gallery and more. Table of contents.
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From Polymer to Art PurpleFrom Polymer to Art - Purple   Now here

Check the Table of Contents for an overview of the many articles all featuring the color purple. From curly jewelry to fimo fish to mokume gane, it's all here in glorious shades of purple.

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From Polymer to Art OrangeFrom Polymer to Art -Orange

Don't miss Helen Breil's "Free Form Fandangle" in this issue. Plus Carol Blackburn; Jungle Splash by Simone Wagner, Metallic Leaves by Daniela D'Uva, Juicy Orange Lentil by Candy Kims, Bracelet Orange Fendi by Anja Overdijk and more!

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From Polymer to Art GreenFrom Polymer to Art 2011 Edition 2 Green

Jam packed with ideas, how-to's and reviews. From halogen ovens (a review by Sage Bray) to decorative polymer clay finger nails by Charlene Therien to Washi Paper Kaleidoscope Canes by Ronit Golan and so much more!

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From Polymer to Art 2011 Edition 1 Blue

Edition 1 is built on the theme of "BLUE". 59 pages of articles, tutorials and inspiration illustrated in shades of blue. From a polymer tie-dye necklace (perfect for summer) to an asymmetrical contemporary bracelet; and in between, quick lessons in image transfer (with four pages of copyright free images), photography and a basic weaving technique. Tutorials range from simple (a scrolled heart) to advanced (a delftware cane).

FPTA2011ED1    $13.99 CAD (introductory price)

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Metal Clay Artist - focused on metal clay with many articles, techniques and inspirations for the polymer artist too.

Metal Clay Artist Volume 2 Issue 2Metal Clay Artist Volume 2 Issue #2
Packed with great information for both the metal and polymer artist. Two excellent articles on photographing your jewelry; sterling silver metal clay recipe revealed; how-to projects; blind test results of the two sterling silver clay formulas, inspiring photos and more.
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Metal Clay Artist

Metal Clay Artist Volume 2 Issue #1
Micromosiacs, enamelling on copper, fingerprint jewelery tips, dragonflies, bronze and polymer clay steampunk dragon. Plus tool talk, cold connections by Lisa Pavelka, perpetual motion machine by Christi Friesen.
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Belle Armoire Jewelry Winter 2012 CoverBelle Armoire Jewelry Dec/Jan/Feb 2012
Innovative ideas to keep you crafting all season. Kristen Robinson displays her elegant designer collection an many other talented jewelry artists demonstrate fascinating techniques with fibers, polymer, resin, wire wrapping, metal work and more. See Table of Contents

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Belle Armoire Jewelry Fall 2011Belle Armoire Jewelry Sept/Oct/Nov 2011
Christine Damm's unique polymer clay work, "The Muse Returns" by Laurie Prophater, techniques and projects for resin, texturing, scrap metal rings, etching, leather earrings, scarf pins and more
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Belle Armoire Jewelry Summer 2011Belle Armoire Jewelry Jun/July/Aug 2011
Many new artists showing off their latest work sharing how to hammer, wrap, sculpt and solder stunning pieces of jewelry. Colorful Clay Canes and Clay Swirls by Debra Kanzia, Treasure Boxes to wear by Denise Petersen, business advice for jewelry artists and more. See table of contents

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Belle Armoire Sring 2011Belle Armoire Jewelry Mar/Apr/May 2011
Old Metal, New Clay by Christine Damm, Birds of Paradise Pendants by Lori Wilkes, Faux Bone & Found Object Rings by Don Pezzano, Heart Strings by Diane Cook and more. See table of contents.

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Belle Armoire Jewelry Winter 2011Belle Armoire Jewelry Dec/Jan/Feb 2011
Metal Meets Thread Art Pendants by Becky Caldwell, Hardware Store Chic: Metal Stamped Copper Washer Pendants by Kim Geiser, Wire Wrapped Stones and Shells by Kathy Read, Ravishing Rings with a Pillbox Style by Jane Ewy and more.

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Belle Armoire Jewelry Fall 2010Belle Armoire Jewelry Sept/Oct/Nov 2010
Working with Leftovers by Laurie Prophater; Copper Etched Windows by Shari Replogle, White-Hot Bronze by Jen Cushman, Earrings of Intention by Mary Jane Dodd, Confetti Beads from Friendly Plastic by Jana Ewy.

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Belle Armoire Jewelry Spring 2010Belle Armoire Jewelry Mar/Apr/May 2010
"Beauty in Imperfection"by Barbara Polinsky; "Artsy Cuffs" by Suzi Brown, "A Romp with Resin" by Shannon Levart; "Art Nouveau-Inspired Wire Wrapping" (cover pieces) by Laura Pacino; much, much more.

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Belle Armoire Jewelry Fall 2009Belle Armoire Jewelry Sept/Oct/Nov 2009
Jade (polymer clay) leaves by Randee Ketzel, Textile Jewelry, Making Beads from Soda Cans by Laurie Prophater, Miniature Portrait Purses, Fragments by Melanie Doerman. Featured designer in this issue is Amy Hanna 

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Belle Armoire Cover Summer 09Belle Armoire Jewelry Summer '09
Snowflake Jade (translucent polymer clay), A Time for Chains (exploring wire jewelry techniques), Rhea Project (beads from scrap polymer clay), Vintage Inspired Porcelain, Voyage Vessels, Summer Treasures (broken china, pottery, sea glass and polymer clay) Winged Beauties.
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Belle Armoire Jewelry Spring 09Belle Armoire Jewelry Spring '09

Designer Collection by Thomas Mann, Black and White Jewelry inspired by COCO, Itty Bitty Art to Wear, Transparent Beauty (Transferring Art onto Crystals), Salt Shaker Spirit Houses. Click on images below for larger view.
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Tutorials
Helen Breil has published a series of excellent pdf tutorials for her amazing surface techniques plus creating your own texture sheets and paper castings.