Cut up the sea sponge into smaller pieces. Put the pieces into a ziploc bag. It helps to wet the sponges and squeeze out all the water so the sponges are damp. Add acrylic paint to the bag of sponges. Bright colors work best. Muted tones can look dirty. Mix the paint and sponges together. […]
I usually make a list otherwise I will always forget something. If you do forget something it isn’t a big deal there is a Walmart down the road. Some things to put on your list: Umbrella Clay for your project Tools Work mat Your favorite pillow. The pillows are small. Wrapped snacks for the snack […]
First I mix the clay. I use a combination of brown, grey, black and white to get the color I want. I use leftover mud clay too. I cut thin strips of brown, black and white. Run it thru the pasta machine on 1 or 2. You may want to wear gloves for this step. […]
You will need around 100 strands of wire cut to 12 inches. I usually use 22 to 24 gauge wire. You don’t need to cut the wires individually. I usually use a piece of wood about the length I need the wire. Then wrap the wire around the board 50 times, that will give you […]
All retreat events are optional. You can participate in any or all events. We will have goody bags for everyone. Lake Yale has walking trails. A lot of great photo opportunities. The sunrise over the Lake is beautiful. There are some interesting birds and other wild life. We had the Heron one year come up […]
Lake Yale…Apr 30 – May 3, 2021 Polymer Clay Retreat Join us at Lake Yale for a 5 day/4 night retreat. Meals and lodging are included.A relaxing weekend with talented polymer clay artists. Pick up some new tips, tricks and techniques. Bring items to sell and showcase your talent. All levels are welcome. If you […]