Showing posts with label kael mijoy. Show all posts
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Monday, May 28, 2012

Blog Roll- Everything Is Just Beachy

The theme for this week's Blog Roll is Everything Is Just Beachy, which is very fitting for what is usually considered the beginning of Summer.  Many people celebrate Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer, having cookouts, opening their pools, going camping, and having family get togethers.  And the weather (in my neck of the woods at least) usually gets pretty warm during this weekend, making a dip in the pool or lake very inviting!  This is when we often see the upper 80's or even 90's, and this is when I really miss living right on the lake!  The members of The Polymer Clay Smooshers guild have created all sorts of wonderful beach themed clay items, and I wanted to showcase a few of them on this long holiday weekend.
What's a beach without a lighthouse?  This Lighthouse ACEO is a micromosaic from Kael Mijoy with tons of tiny detail.
Lighthouse ACEO, Polymer Clay Micromosaic 
And of course mermaids like to hang out at the beach too.  This cute little mermaid from Kimis Jewelry From The Heart can be made into a bracelet or a necklace- your choice!
 Green mermaid necklace or bracelet you pick 
And while you're swimming you might be lucky enough enough to discover a seahorse like this one from Luvbeads by LL.
 
And this pin from Mortimer Inc is called Life's a Beach- just perfect for this week's theme!
Pin, Lifes a Beach 
You can also find unique and interesting starfish while at the beach.  This purple starfish pendant from Tina Holden Design is just beautiful!
 
And those are just a few of the beachy creations from some of the Smooshers!  You can click on any of the pictures to be directed to the listing and learn more about each of these wonderful pieces.  To see more beach themed clay creations stop by http://wyverndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/05/some-of-my-favorite-time-is-spent-on.html.
Thanks for stopping by, and have a happy Memorial Day!
And don't forget there's only 2 days left to vote on the theme for our next Challenge.  Just use the poll at the top of the blog to place your vote ;-)

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Smooshers Blog Roll- Hippity Hoppity Easter's on it's Way!

The theme for this week's blog roll is Hippity Hoppity Easter's on it's Way.  It's hard to believe that next Sunday is Easter already.  When I think of Easter I think of bunnies (chocolate and the fuzzy kind), pretty Spring flowers, coloring Easter eggs, and searching for hidden Easter baskets.  Easter is also a time for gathering the family and having a big Easter dinner, after which all the kids run around outside searching for hidden Easter eggs.  You can find plenty of Easter inspired items from the Smooshers as well!
I just love this egg sculpture from ArtMakersWorlds!  This would make an adorable Easter decoration.
Chicken in a polymer clay egg 
This Easter bunny necklace from BlueMorningExpressions would be an adorable addition to any Easter outfit!
Easter Bunny Rabbit Necklace White Purple Dog Tag Polymer Clay 
Here's a funny bunny from FantasyClay.
Blue Easter Bunny Figure with Colored Eggs Polymer Clay 
And these cute Easter stitch markers from FyrestormCreations let you keep track of your stitches while knitting that cute bunny or other Easter creation ;-)
Stitch Markers EASTER for Knit or Crochet set of 6 egg duck flower 
And here's a beautiful clay covered egg from KaelMijoy
Collectible Easter Egg Polymer Clay Honeycomb Pastels 
I hope you enjoyed these Easter selections!  Be sure to click on the images to view the full listings and browse through the rest of the shop ;-)  To discover more wonderful Easter items from the Smooshers  check out
http://www.fantasy-clay.com/hoppy-easter-in-polymer-clay/.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Smooshers Blog Roll- Think Pink!

The theme for this week's Blog Roll is Think Pink.  Lots of things come to mind when I think pink: sweet little baby girls, delicate pink flowers, twitching pink bunny noses, and soft pink hearts just to name a few.  And of course the Smoosher's shops are filled with pretty pink polymer clay creations!
Here's a pair of pretty pink flower earrings from Handmade Specialties.  I love all the different shade of pink you find in flowers- everything from the palest pink to bright and bold Fushia pink.
Pink Flower Polymer Clay Earrings 
Pink also makes me think of Easter.  And this beautiful polymer clay covered egg with tiny pink flowers from Kael Mijoy is wonderful for Easter!
Collectible Easter Egg Polymer Clay Vines and Flowers with Stand 
And then there's this beautiful pink heart with a black swirl design from Kathryn Designs- so elegant and feminine!
Swirl heart necklace Curve Collection polymer clay shades of pink 
And here's something for that special little girl in your life- an adorable pink kitty ballerina bracelet from Kimis Jewelry From the Heart!  It's just so cute and any little girl would absolutely love it!
  
I hope you enjoyed this sweet bit of pink from the Smooshers!  To discover more pretty pinks check out these other posts from Smoosher's members: http://wyverndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/03/think-pink.html and http://bmebluprint.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-believe-in-pink.html.
Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, January 13, 2012

How to make a striped pen- polymer clay tutorial by Kael Mijoy

Covering pens in polymer clay is a fun way to jazz them up and this Striped Pen tutorial from Smoosher member Korrina of Kael Mijoy is an easy project that even beginners can do.
 
Korrina writes: 
This is a really quick and easy way to cover a pen that can be quite striking in the right colors.  It's also a good way to use up any strings you have left laying around from your last filligree project.  You can find out more about covering pens in this blog post and more about extruding polymer clay strings in this one
Supplies Needed:
1 Bic Round Stic pen or similar
Several colors of clay strings (about 6-7 feet altogether)
Tools Needed:
Round-nose pliers
Extruder (unless you've already made your strings)
Sharp craft knife (a tissue blade will work but I prefer my X-acto knife for more precision)

Directions: 
Extrude your clay (if you haven't already).  I'm using strings leftover from a filigree project.  You won't need near this much, it's just my leftovers.

This is only the beginning of the tutorial, but if you want to see how this multicolored polymer clay spaghetti turns into a pretty pen go to http://www.kaelmijoy.blogspot.com/2012/01/polymer-clay-tutorial-striped-pen.html.  You'll find plenty of other interesting and fun tutorials on this blog as well!
Kael Mijoy can also be found online on Flickr, Twitter, http://www.kaelmijoy.blogspot.com/, and her ArtFire shop.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Meet Smoosher member KaelMijoy

 Smoosher member Korrina, of Kael Mijoy creates beautiful one of a kind polymer clay jewelry, home decor, and more.  She was kind enough to answer a few questions for us and share a little bit about her passion for polymer clay.
  Purple Flower Candle Holder, Polymer Clay on Glass Dragon Mountain Sunset Wall Decor in Polymer Clay Polymer Clay Flower Pendant Blue Green White Pearl


With all the mediums available for crafting why did you choose Polymer clay?
I didn't- it chose me. Actually, I've been crafting since I was big enough to hold a pair of scissors. I tried everything I could get my hands on and couldn't stick with anything for more than a few months or a year at most. Tried polymer clay and couldn't put it down. That was 9 years ago (about the same time that I started homeschooling, as a matter of fact) and I don't see an end in sight.

How did you learn to use polymer clay? Internet, experimenting, books, classes.....
Internet. I had a little bit of clay and wanted to mess with it but couldn't figure out much on my own. So, on a whim (didn't really think I'd find much), I Googled it. My first project was a lace cane that I made beads out of. Then I started buying books and checking them out of the library. Now, I still read every book I can get my hands on and am constantly searching online for new ideas.

What is your favorite tool to work with?
There are a lot of tools that I couldn't live without- I don't think I could pick just one. Pasta machine, a good blade, my extruder and its pusher, and my heat gun are probably at the top of the list, though.

Do you like to work with any mediums other than polymer clay?
Not really- I do crochet when I need something portable to keep my hands busy and once every few months I will dig out the quilt top or my cross stitch (both of which were started about 10 years ago) and work on one of those for a few days.

What is your favorite polymer clay technique and why?
Filigree- no, wait! Micromosaic... no, relief sculpture. Um, caning? I really don't know. It depends on my mood at any given time, although, I do tend to go in bursts. I'll spend days (or weeks) on one technique, only to wander off and come back to it a month or so later.

What is your least favorite technique and why?
Sculpting tiny stuff. I just can't keep my hands steady enough to do it. I could never be a miniature artist.

What is on your "to do" or "to learn" list?
My dream is to go on a pc retreat. I would love to meet other polyclay artists. There isn't anyone in my area who does it besides me. I love architecture and eventually I'd like to sculpt Hogwarts castle and do some of the LDS temples in relief sculpture.
Do you mix your own colors? Why or why not?
Almost always. I use Kato- the color choices are limited. Even when I do have a lot of color choices available, I can seldom find one that's "just right." I'm super-picky about color.

How do you keep your designs fresh and original?
I almost never make the same things twice. I follow my mood. Our art won't invoke feelings in others unless we put a bit of ourselves into our work. My best pieces are the ones that I felt the most vulnerable emotionally during their creation.

What keeps you from getting into a creative rut?
When I get stuck, I watch for beauty around me (there's plenty of that up here in the Grand Tetons), I watch for inspiration in the books I'm reading, I pay attention to the colors and textures of the things around me that I've taken for granted, I flip through my art books and surf the internet for images that catch my eye. And if all else fails, I clean my craft room, discover some supply or tool that I've been meaning to try and forgot I had, (or notes on a technique I want to try) and my muse comes back to me.

What is your favorite brand of clay if you have one and why?
Kato is my favorite- Fimo and Premo are my backups. I would use Kato exclusively but I can't get it locally and I don't always plan ahead enough to get it online in time. I love the texture of it, love the pureness of the colors for mixing, love the way it feels when it's baked. My only complaint with it is how hard it is to sand. That's the one thing I prefer the others for.

Is there anything else that you would like to add?
With all of my responsibilities as a wife, mother of 6 kids, homeschool teacher to 5 of them, nurse to the one with diabetes, owner of one small business, and partner in two more, polymer clay is my therapy. I seriously think I would go completely crazy without it.

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You can also find Kael Mijoy online on FlickrTwitter, and her blog.  Be sure to check out all the wonderful creations this very talented artist has to offer!


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