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In This Issue
What's Happening on Facebook
Online Resources
Worldwide Calls For Entry
Synergy3 Update
Jewelry Trade-In Promotion Idea
Looking For Tutorials?
PC Polyzine Revived
Classes & Workshops
Polymer in Print
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 The IPCA
On Facebook  

   



  The IPCA has a vibrant online community, as polymer clay enthusiasts from around the world have taken to sharing their thoughts, ideas, and projects on Facebook.  This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here are a few highlighted groups:

International Polymer Clay Association is the official facebook group for our guild.  Whether it be a question about polymer, a new twist on an old technique, or a discovery of craft treasure in the bottom of the bead bucket, the IPCA facebook group is a great place to participate.  This is an open group that anyone can join.

IPCA What's On Around The World is a Facebook Group dedicated to sharing information on upcoming classes, exhibits, workshops, and events.  This is an open group that anyone can join.
 
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Online Resources

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Worldwide Calls for Entry

 

Note: Many calls in the US are open to non-US residents

 

 
Where: 760 Market Street,
Ste 900
San Francisco, CA 94102
Deadline: 9/1/12
Who: US + Canada
Link


Contest: 2013 Winter/Spring
Residencies at Brush Creek Ranch
Where: Saratoga, WY 82331
Deadline: 9/15/12
Who: all artists 18 +
Link  


Contest: Biennial Call For Entries
Where: Dayton, OH 45402
Deadline: 9/15/12
Who: all artists 18+

Contest: WAOW, Inc.: 2013
Application for membership in
Women Artists of the West 
Where: Jamul, CA 91935
Deadline: 10/1/12
Who: US + Canada

Contest: Artspace - Fine
Contemporary Craft Exhibition
Where: Raleigh, NC 27601
Deadline: 10/5/12
Who: all artists 18 +


Contest: 
Angles and Curves
Where: Pasadena, CA, US 
Deadline: 9/3/2012
Who: all artists +18

Contest: Small Works NYC
Where: NEW YORK CITY, NY,
United States
Deadline: 9/3/2012
Who: all artists +18
Contest: THE THIRD DIMENSION
Where: HOUSTON, TX, USA
Deadline: 9/3/2012
Who: all artists
Link


Contest: ART JAMBOREE
Where: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, USA
Deadline: 9/10/2012
Who: all artists 18+
Contest: MODEST IN SCALE
Where: DENVER, CO, USA
Deadline: 9/20/2012
Who: US ONLY

Contest: 2013 Winter/Spring Residencies at Brush Creek Ranch
Where: Saratoga, WY 82331
Deadline: 9/15/12
Who: all artists 18 +
Link


Contest: Biennial Call For Entries
Where: Dayton, OH 45402
Deadline: 9/15/12
Who: all artists 18+


Contest: WAOW, Inc.: 2013 Application for membership in Women Artists of the West 
Where: Jamul, CA 91935
Deadline: 10/1/12
Who: US + Canada

Contest: Artspace - Fine Contemporary Craft Exhibition
Where: Raleigh, NC 27601
Deadline: 10/5/12
Who: all artists 18 +

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Synergy3 Update

 

Synergy3

  

  The Presenters for the 2013 Synergy Conference have been chosen, and you can find the list right here on the Synergy3 website, synergyconference.net

There will Pre - and post - hands-on workshops available for those of us just itching to get our hands into our clay.  You can find the list of workshops here

A large variety of seminars have been planned for Synergy3, and you can find the list here

A tour to Creative Journey Studios has been planned for the afternoon of the beginning of the conference.  Get more information here.

The Synergy3 Publicity Committee has created a promotional flyer for the conference.  

 

This flyer can be printed on standard letter-sized paper and distributed to students, customers, and fellow guild members.  

 

The file is in PDF format and requires Acrobat Reader or Apple Preview.

 

You can download the file here

 

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The venue for our conference has changed it's name, but not changed location.  The venue is now called the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria.   

 

 

 

Volume 8, Issue 7
August 2012
 Jewelry "Trade-In" Promotion Idea
 


  

by Rena Klingenberg

 

Here's a fun way to offer your customers a good deal - and get some unique jewelry supplies in exchange.

A few times each year, why not hold a "jewelry trade-in" event?

Offer your customers a nice discount on their purchase of your handmade jewelry - when they bring you a "trade-in" of vintage, broken, or unwearable jewelry that you could take apart for components in your own designs.

You could even specify certain types of used jewelry you're looking for - strung beads, necklaces, old watches (for steampunk jewelry), etc. Or just accept any treasures they bring to you!

You might offer a small discount (10%) for one piece of trade-in jewelry, and increase the discount a bit for bigger or more valuable trade-ins.

This is a fun type of promotion that gives customers a reason to clear out the jewelry they don't wear - which makes room for fresh new jewelry made by you!

Looking For Tutorials?
 


 Looking for a great place to find online arts and crafts tutorials?  There are two new Facebook groups just for you! 

Hundreds of art tutorials can be found on the Online Art Tutorials group on Facebook, from all artistic disciplines.  This group hosts links to both free and paid tutorials.  Join this group and stay in the loop!  Online Art Tutorials Group on Facebook

Or perhaps you are looking for polymer clay tutorials specifically?  No problem... there's also a new Facebook group for that.  Be sure to check out their "files" tab:  the tutorials are organized by category and each file is in alphabetical order.  Join this group to get notices when new tutorials are posted!  Just Polymer Clay Tutorials - For Sale Or Free Group on Facebook  

 

PC Polyzine Revived
 


 By Jeannie Havel

Please join me in welcoming Aniko Kolesnikova who is working with me to bring pcPolyzine into the digital age. Aniko makes videos for our new series that starts September 2, 2012. You might recognize her from other polymer clay Facebook groups. She has a unique way of marketing her jewelry collections; she presents original, contemporary videos in which she wears her creations. A link to her Introduction Video is here and at www.pcPolyzine.com where you can read more about her.     

 

Worldwide Classes & Workshops
September 2012 - February 2013



September 1 - 8, 2012
La Cascade
Durfort, France

Miniature Hollowware
& Reinforced Armatures


Instructor:  Jeffrey Lloyd Dever

Find more information HERE



September 8-9, 2012
Creative Journey Studios
Bufort, GA, USA

Captured Curiosities &
Fee Fi Faux Fabulous

Instructor:  Christi Friesen

Find more information HERE



September 11 - 19, 2012
La Cascade
Durfort, France

A Happy Week Of Creativity in the South of France

Instructor:  Ronna Sarvas Weltman

Find more information HERE






September 14 - 16 2012
Toddington Village Hall
Toddington, Gloucestershire, UK

Polydays 2012

Instructors: Bettina Welker, Carol Simmons and Alison Gallant

Find more information HERE



September 21, 2012
Art Is... You
Petaluma, CA, USA and
Stamford, CT, USA

Ornamental

Instructor:  Laurie Mika

Find more information HERE





October 5-7, 2012
Subotica, Serbia

Polimania 4

Instructors:  Lisa Pavelka & Christi Friesen

Find more information HERE





Ocbober 5 - 7, 2012
Liege, Belgium

Grey Blue

Instructor:  Celine Charuau

Find more information  HERE





Oct. 10-14, 2012
Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula, CA, USA

14th Annual Sandy Camp
SDPCG Retreat:
"50's Rock & Roll"

Free demos, book swap, consignment store, & more!

Find more information HERE




Oct. 13-14, 2012
Houten
The Netherlands

Rainbow Ikat Inspirations

Instructor:  Lindly Haunani

Find more information HERE




November 9-11, 2012
Liege, Belgium

Butterfly Beads

Instructor:  Christine DuMont

Find more information HERE



November 23 - 25, 2012
Luxembourg

Celluria Workshop

Instructors:  Christine DuMont & Christiane De Haes

Find more information HERE

  

Upcoming Events in December, January & February:


 

Cabin Fever Clay Festival 

 

 

Polymer in Print: What's New

 

Books In Print

 

  
 How to Make Polymer Clay Fairies by Michele Barrow-Belisle (Sep 1, 2012)

 

 

 

 

Books Coming Soon   

   

 

 

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay 

by Lori Wilkes
(Oct 16, 2012)




 
   
Polymer Clay Master Class: Exploring Process, Technique, and Collaboration with 11 Master Artists,  by Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman (December 26, 2012)

 



 
Exploring Canework in Polymer Clay: Color, Pattern, and Surface Design
 by Patricia Kimle (March 12, 2013)  

 

 

 

 

 

  

Magazines  

 

 

PolymerCAFE' , October 2012

"Christi Friesen, Seriously?" - By Trina Williams
"Go Fish!" - by Christi Friesen
"Faux Powdered Glass Beads" - by Barbara Dolcimascolo
"The Ink Variation" - By Mirka Prazak
"All Shades of Green!" - Challenge Winners
"Raven Mask" - by Jessica Kelly
"Peony Flower Earrings" - by Eve Leder
"Flying Monkey" - By Kellie Mowat
and much more!



The Polymer Arts,
Fall 2012:

 

Playing with Repetition
Rhythm in Design: Adding music to your art
Working in Flow: Challenge & focus in the studio
Trendspotting: Taking advantage of market trends
DIY Photography: Simple tips for quality photos
Healthy Hands:Taking care of your most important tools
and more .



   
 The PINK Issue

Table Of Contents Page  HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Art Doll Quarterly, Autumn 2012:

 The autumn issue of Art Doll Quarterly is eagerly anticipated each year as we present Halloween dolls in all shapes, sizes, and mediums! We've got gourd ghoulies and pumpkin witches, bewitching sculpted hags, adorable creatures from the Boggy Bottom Bayou, and much more. We also present part two of four tutorials by master doll artist Jack Johnston on how to sculpt hands, a beautiful glass ballerina from Susan Lenart Kazmer, and top submissions from our Shelf Sitter Challenge are revealed.


Art Jewelry,
September 2012


"Set Up Your Studio-Metals"
by Brandon Holschuh
"Peek-A-Boo Pearl Earrings"
by Jeanette Payne
"Riveting on a Curve"
by Richard Salley
"Build a Wire Bangle with a Woven Zigzag Pattern"
by Swati Nigam
"Champleve - Basse Taille - and Cloisonne in One Pair of Earrings"
by Sandra McEwen