Updated Supplies List (and craft news of interest)
Craft News
- Michaels in Tallahassee is no longer accepting competitor’s coupons.
- Michaels in Tallahassee has Ranger inks and other supplies on clearance; ditto some of their green house-brand polymer texture sheets and tools in the jewelry area
- A few colors of FIMO and FIMO Pro are also on clearance at Michaels.
- JoAnn continues to be devoid of most blocks of clay, but does still have some multipacks on the shelf.
- If you haven’t heard about Joann’s second bankruptcy filing in a year, you can read more at https://www.joannrestructuring.com
- Over the years there have been several inquiries about Barb’s rolling toolbox (nicknamed Stanley). A similar item has appeared on the Lowes website, for anyone interested.
- Craftsman Versastack is another option at Lowes.
- Home Depot has some new rolling cases, too.
Sunday Demo – Updated Supplies List
Those attending in person will have access to Barb’s stash of supplies but should bring their own clay and tools.
- White clay
- Bits of ecru (or gold) and black clays
- Two high contrast colors for a skinner blend
- Mica powders
- Pigment or dye ink pads
- Clear or rubber stamps – some deep, some more shallow and detailed. If clear, bring a block to mount the stamp.
- Embossing powders – single color (gray) or a mix of colors to create ‘grout’
- Clear packing tape
- Sturdy scissors
- Small shape cutters
- UPDATED! Bezel finding (solid back) optional
- Jump rings.earring findings, pliers, etc. (optional)
- UV Resin (optional)
- Liquid clay or clay adhesive like Cernit glue or Bake n’Bond
- Basic clay tools
- Flat tile for baking (4″x4″) or use what we have at LeMoyne
- NEW! a couple of small fluffy paintbrushes for mica powders
- NEW! a couple of small, stiffer paintbrushes for moving embossing powder around
- NEW, Optional! Pitt brush pens, Posca Markers, or Staedtler pigment arts markers
Chilly Clay Retreat
Our annual members only retreat, Chilly Clay Days is scheduled for this weekend – February 1 & 2, 2025. We will have two guest artist demos over the weekend, off the cuff demos, claying, food, and fun. The last day to register is Thursday, January 30 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
The event is free for members and will be broadcast on Zoom.
Login URL (copy & paste into browser or use menu on website): https://polymerclayart.org/member-login/
Event Registration URL (copy & paste into browser OR use menu on website): https://polymerclayart.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=182
A separate email with the schedule details will go out to registered participants, later in the week.
