How to make Friendly Plastic Beads - Pillow Beads - FRIENDLY PLASTIC TV VIDEO - PART 1

For quite sometime, I've wanted to make beads in Friendly Plastic.  I've made a few and they were okay...but, they were very time consuming and somewhat frustrating to make because you had to get the temperature just right so that you could create the hole thru the center.

I knew there had to be a better way!!  I'm also a spokesperson for Cloud Clay - a new air dry clay from AMACO.  It's primarily geared towards kids, but I'm determined to make it much more than a kid clay.

When experimenting with textural effects on the Friendly Plastic sticks, it occurred to me that the Cloud Clay would be the perfect core for the inside of the beads.  While it takes a full 24 hours to "cure", the beads can be used as soon as the Friendly Plastic cools.  This is instant gratification and just my style since I happen to be somewhat impatient and don't like to wait for the final results.

This video is part one in a two part series.  I split it into two because you will need some practice in wrapping  and shaping the beads.  This technique works great for plain strips as well as those you've patterned using the Fracture and Fusion technique.

To help you source the Friendly Plastic and the Cloud Clay together, I've put together this kit

Postage of $5.00 is included.  This offer is limited to US Addresses only.  If you are outside the US, please contact me for additional shipping costs.

    click the "BUY NOW" button to purchase this kit now.

**please note:  please allow two weeks for delivery - items shipped from the manufacturer **

 So have fun, experiment and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE share what you do.




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Hot Summer Floral Pendant - How to use alcohol inks with Friendly Plastic - New Friendly Plastic TV VIDEO!

How to use alcohol inks with Friendly Plastic!  New Video

Rich vibrant corals, hot succulent pinks and  juicy purple color combine to create this stunning floral pendant.

In this episode, Linda Peterson shows you how to use alcohol inks to create a stunning floral pendant.  Get out your broken jewelry - this is a great project to upcycle those pieces as well.  Enjoy!

 




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FRIENDLY PLASTIC DEMOS - SATURDAY APRIL 14TH - CORRECTION

My appologies everyone, in my haste to get out the door for an appointment, I left off important information! UGH!!! So here is an update:

Meet Linda Peterson

 Designer and Artist and Best Selling Author of Beading in No Time and Metal Work Jewelry

SATURDAY DEMONSTRATIONS!

SUNDAY (KID FRIENDLY) WORKSHOP!

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Saturday, April 14^th

Noon – 1PM – Cloud Clay

Light as air, non-toxic Cloud Clay comes in 10 colors and is perfect for ages 3+. This soft, puffy, and pliable modeling

material is fun to squeeze and model. More 'stretch' than other brands so fibers won't break apart when pulled.

Dries overnight and decorates easily. Reusable when sealed properly. Available in 4 oz. packages or class packs

1:30 – 2:30PM – Friendly Plastic Pellets

When you Google® Friendly Plastic®, you will find inventors and sculptors who make replacement tools, parts,

and prototypes with white Friendly Plastic® Pellets. Even NASA ad M.I.T. use Friendly Plastic® for prototypes with scientists

and students. Problem-solving and home repairs can be just as easy! Add to warm water for sculpting or pressing into a mold.

3PM – 4PM – Friendly Plastic Sticks

Friendly Plastic® Designer Sticks are a durable, non-toxic plastic that can be used to create exciting and innovative accessories,

home decor, jewelry and wearable art projects. Friendly Plastic® can be used in combination with your favorite rubber stamps,

ArtEmboss metal sheets, decorative paper, beads, wire and a variety of other embellishments.

For fine art  or just plain fun 

You won’t want to miss these Demonstrations!

Sunday, April 15^th

Noon – 1:30PM – Cloud Clay Class

Registration Required

$10 Registration Fee - $10 Credit for Cloud Clay

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Open to adults & independent children ages 8 & up. 

Each student wil leave with their own CLOUD CLAY creation!

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Friendly Plastic Demo's coming to West Orange, NJ on Saturday April 14

Meet Linda Peterson and enjoy free Demo's of Friendly Plastic and Cloud Clay Demo's Saturday April 13th from Noon to 4pm Sunday - Cloud Clay Class at Noon to 1:30 (must pre-register) Come on out for a fun weekend of Creativity! See you there!! :)

 

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How to use Friendly Plastic Pellets with Mixed Media - New How-To video

In this episode, learn how to use Friendly Plastic Pellets with molds to create unique mixed media and found object artwork.
The best challenge is to use what you already have and incorporate it into a piece of finished art! It's lots of fun and the possibilities are endless. Enjoy! We'd love to hear your comments and feedback.





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How to make Friendly Plastic Jewelry - QUICK! Friendly Plastic TV

Hello Friendly Plastic Friends!!!

I'm excited to share the next in the series of videos.  This technique is QUICK! and was a favorite at the recent Stitches show in Birminham England.  Enjoy!!



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Friendly Plastic TV presents "Have a heart" Mixed Media ATC with Friendly Plastic - New Video

In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, you'll learn how to use Friendly Plastic to create a heart shaped embellishment for an ATC card.  If you are wanting to learn how to work with Friendly Plastic, this is a great video as this technique will help you learn how to manipulate the plastic once it's heated.



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