I just started uploading a bunch of my new spring styles. They are part of my new collection called Feminine & Floral. They are available on both my shop here and my Etsy shop as well. Please be sure to take a look! There will be many more styles to come as well.
Showing posts with label polymer clay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polymer clay. Show all posts
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Item of the Week from DIY Kreators’ Guild!
The wonderful people of DIY Kreators Guild picked an Urban Construction pendant for their featured item of the week! Be sure to check it out, and send them a friend request as well. :)
http://www.myspace.com/diykreatorsguild
http://www.myspace.com/diykreatorsguild
Sunday, January 13, 2008
NEW STYLES Perfect For Valentine's Day!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Urban Construction Designs at Craft Republic Fair
Here are some pictures from the Craft Republic fair in Pomona!
http://www.urbanconstructiondesigns.com
http://www.urbanconstructiondesigns.com
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Polymer Clay Business Card Couch
I just finished the cutest business card holder. It's a mini couch made out of polymer clay! I found a great tutorial at the link below.
http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/cardcouch.html
www.urbanconstruction.etsy.com
myspace.com/urbanconstruction
http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/cardcouch.html
www.urbanconstruction.etsy.com
myspace.com/urbanconstruction
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Reorganized Etsy Shop!
I have tons of styles that come in multiple colors. Since it is not easy to sort through so many listings, I reorganized the listings so for the styles above, you can see all of the colors available at once, and just pick which color you like the best.
www.urbanconstruction.etsy.com
Saturday, September 8, 2007
FREE SHIPPING!
For all of my MySpace friends, I am offering free shipping through the end of September! (If you're not on my myspace, just sent a friend request to www.myspace.com/urbanconstruction) Just enter the code "myspaceship" in the message to seller at checkout, as well as the link to your myspace page, and I will email you an updated invoice. Tons of new styles in the shop as well!
www.urbanconstruction.etsy.com
www.urbanconstruction.etsy.com
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Flower Floating Candle Holders
I decided to make some of these floating flower candle holders from last summer's Adorn magazine. If you don't have it already, I highly recommend ordering the back issues. They are well worth it. You can find them at www.adornmag.com.
Anyway, I had the idea to make these and fill the pool with them for my jewelry launch party. They look simple in the instructions. However, it took me almost an hour to make just the one...not including the baking time. But I love how it came out. We'll see how many I actually finish in time for the party though. :) I do have a word of advice though in case anyone else decides to make some...
Unless you are a freak like me, be sure to remove them from the oven using pot holders. You need to create a base of foil to wrap it in while baking, and that can get hot. I realized at some point that I pull hot clay out of the oven so frequently, that I have lost the heat sensation in my right hand. I can actually pull the foil out of the oven and not feel the heat. I'm sure for anyone else (or even if I just use my other hand), this is not the best idea. :)
I Wanna Rock!
I got an email today on Etsy that someone picked one of my bracelets for their treasury! Be sure to check it out.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=644
www.urbanconstruction.etsy.com
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Current News!
One of my repurposed hardware necklaces was recently featured in the "Handpicked Items" section on Etsy. www.urbanconstruction.etsy.com
I am currently working on writing a tutorial on polymer clay technique that Sister Diane of Craftypod will be using. www.craftypod.com
- I am a current contributor for The Sampler for the June/July edition. Go to www.homeofthesampler.com
- Urban Construction is featured in the SHE Unlimited online magazine! http://www.sheunlimited.com/wp/?cat=10
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Polymer Clay
Anyone who has looked at my Etsy shop can see that I do a lot of work with polymer clay. (If you haven't - be sure to check it out! www.urbanconstruction.etsy.com). In case anyone is interested in working with polymer clay,
I have a few tips and favorites after years of working with the stuff.
-Sculpey clay comes in three varieties. Sculpey I, Sculpey II, and Sculpey III. These three clays are kind of like Goldilocks and the Three Bears for me.
-Sculpey I is ok to use if you need to, but it tends to be a little too dry and crumbly for my taste.
-Sculpey III is the extreme opposite, and extremely soft. I have a hard time working with this one because it is too soft. It leaves fingerprints too easily, and is hard to shape without it sticking all over your hands. The more you knead it, the more sticky it gets.
-Sculpey II is my favorite by far since it is obviously in between the other two.
-I don't seem to get what the draw is on Premo Sculpey. When I've gotten it, it was way too hard and crumbly. They offer better colors, but I usually just use the reguarly colors and mix to get my desired color anyway.
-Fimo clay is similar to Sculpey III, and too soft. It also leaves a colored residue all over your hands and workspace! Not fun.
-The only color of the Sculpey that I have found to stain my hands temporarily is the red for some reason. Just use care when using this color, and be sure not to stain your surroundings.
-Sculpey glaze in the gloss finish is my favorite. I used to use the satin finish, until I recently discovered how beautiful the gloss finish comes out. It is super shiny and glossy. I am going to have to reglaze all of my inventory!
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