Sneak peek :) - Page 2

asnakelovinbabe · 02-18-12, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Swany

Do you have a website where I could browse some more of your work ? i'm interested in buying ;-)

Oh now you are talking

Haha!

Polymer Clay Creatures by ColdBloodedCreation on Etsy

All the new stuff I have just made will not be loaded into the shop until after the show Saturday.

Swany · 02-18-12, 10:32 AM

Thanks I'll check it out ;-)

infernalis · 02-18-12, 10:44 AM

Shouldn't this be in "it's so quiet"???

Joking, I'm a lot more relaxed about off topic stuff here.

Go ahead and plug your web site, no problem.

asnakelovinbabe · 02-18-12, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

Shouldn't this be in "it's so quiet"???

Joking, I'm a lot more relaxed about off topic stuff here.

Go ahead and plug your web site, no problem.

<3

I'm not here to blatantly advertise... I'm here to share! That's why I didn't post the site until someone asked

Instead of making future threads regarding my art though I am just going to keep updating this one. SO FOLKS if you like to see pictures of new stuff created they will go into this thread.

At this exact moment I am sculpting a jungle carpet. More on that in a bit

SpOoKy · 02-18-12, 10:57 AM

WOW!!! now this lookis like a hobbie I could take up! Looks like tons of fun, I would love to make one for evey one of my snakes.

How would I get into doing this? what is needed.
p.s. i am not going to make them and sell them, i would never take business away from you this would be a hobbie for myself.

asnakelovinbabe · 02-18-12, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SpOoKy

WOW!!! now this lookis like a hobbie I could take up! Looks like tons of fun, I would love to make one for evey one of my snakes.

How would I get into doing this? what is needed.
p.s. i am not going to make them and sell them, i would never take business away from you this would be a hobbie for myself.

Lol! No worries love, I'm not worried about that! Anyone can take up working with polymer clay as all the materials are available commonly. A lot of people sculpt things out of plain white clay, bake it and paint with acrylic. I absolutely hate painting, I'm good at it but I hate all the switching between colors and cleaning the brushes. So I decided I was going to do it without paint. It's a whole different kind of talent, and practice and experimenting are the only things you can do to hone skill.

The only thing you NEED is some polymer clay and an oven that is able to maintain a consistent temperature of 275F. The rest is all in where you take it. You can use nothing but your bare hands to make art or you could use some basic tools. I highly recommend a pasta machine (available at any craft store wit the clay stuff) as of your clay is not properly conditioned it will not be as workable and air bubbles and cracks can form and ruin your work! I also will recommend that you bake at the 275 degrees as suggested but do it for longer than they suggest. As long as you don't bake it hotter than275 it's not going to burn but a longer bake makes it stronger. I bake my pieces for a minimum of one hour! Test your oven with some scrap clay first to make sure it actually heats properly. If polymer clay is overheated it will readily burn, creating some toxic fumes but also scorches the surface and completely ruins it.

asnakelovinbabe · 02-18-12, 01:04 PM

There is my work area on the average day... You know art is being created if there is crap EVERYWHERE! to the left is my tool bag and bins full of clays. There is a large rack of paints that I haven't used in forever but are there in case I need to make something and paint it some day.I used to sculpt and paint dragons. In the little compartment boxes are TONS of glass and stone pieces for applying my work, I select and purchase each one separately. The rock collector from my childhood is still there and loves this part!!! To the far right are the pasta machind and hardware supplies such as seed beads, suede cords, jewelry wire and all the metal pieces used to make jewelry. My most important tool is a 6 inch long flexible razor blade that I use for practically everything! In the cabinets are shipping supplies and display racks for when I do shows. This is just to give you an idea of just how far invested into this I am, keep in mind you do not need all of this to make a few for fun, and that I have literally hundreds, possibly close to a grand invested now in my work station. But I keep it nice and my tools will last forever!

Rogue628 · 02-18-12, 01:21 PM

You're work is truly amazing. After I get moved next month and settled (with a job) I'd like to get a couple of pieces from you. About how much to do order specifics? I'd love to get one of a rainbow and an albino burm, preferably as a necklace charm or even bracelets (and rarely EVER wear jewelry but I'd wear these all the time!).

SpOoKy · 02-18-12, 01:25 PM

Awesome, thanks so much for the info.
i think I am going to go out this weekend and pick ip some clay to start playing with

asnakelovinbabe · 02-18-12, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue628

You're work is truly amazing. After I get moved next month and settled (with a job) I'd like to get a couple of pieces from you. About how much to do order specifics? I'd love to get one of a rainbow and an albino burm, preferably as a necklace charm or even bracelets (and rarely EVER wear jewelry but I'd wear these all the time!).

Just shoot me a pm whenever you are ready and we can talk!

asnakelovinbabe · 02-18-12, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SpOoKy

Awesome, thanks so much for the info.
i think I am going to go out this weekend and pick ip some clay to start playing with

Go to michaels! A lot of times they have a sale on it, usually 4/$5. If they dot I would wait because it's almost always on sale and paying like $2.50 for each little brick is just absurd! Sometimes if you get lucky it's only 99cents each! and always go to their website becuase they always have a coupon for either 40% or 50% off one regular price item. If you have a smartphone just download their app. It's great for buying a High ticket item like a pasta machine or a large box of clay! I pretty much never pay full price for anything there.

Rogue628 · 02-18-12, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by asnakelovinbabe

Just shoot me a pm whenever you are ready and we can talk!

I most certainly will

**millertime89** · 02-19-12, 12:37 AM

That BRB is stunning. I would love to see the amount of work that goes into making that one. Making those patterns couldn't have been easy. I can't imagine how much the right touch would change the way things turn out.
edit: will you take requests?

mazzy · 02-19-12, 12:53 AM

Gorgeous work!! If you don't mind me asking, do you use armatures, or are they solid clay?

asnakelovinbabe · 02-19-12, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

That BRB is stunning. I would love to see the amount of work that goes into making that one. Making those patterns couldn't have been easy. I can't imagine how much the right touch would change the way things turn out.
edit: will you take requests?

I sure do! I'm always open to requests and suggestions as well as custom orders. Wait until you see the BRB now! I have finally figured out how to put an irridescence sheen on it without compromising the pattern/color/realism!