Monthly Archives: October 2014

10.19.14
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The Difference Between Cold Porcelain And Other Air Dry Clay

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Many People still don’t know about cold porcelain clay. It’s a clay that originally came from Argentina.  It is very popular over there and sometimes can be expensive.  The only way to get cold porcelain clay is to have it imported from Argentina, but it on the internet or make it yourself. Although the ingredients are easy to find and the process sounds easy. It really isn’t that easy to make yourself and you may end up wasting money trying to get the formula correct. If you are determined to make it yourself though just remember practice makes perfect. There are lots of different versions of the recipe online and  you can try them all to see which one is best for you and your needs.
There are quite a few different types of air drying clay on the market in stores and a few good recipes online. However there is a difference between cold porcelain and other air drying clay. Most air dry clay are porous making the texture a bit rough where as cold porcelain clay has a smooth finish when dried. In fact that is how they got the name cold porcelain because it looks like porcelain when dried.

Another distinctive different between cold porcelain and other air dry clay is the hardness and durability when dried.  Cold Porcelain gets very hard when dried. So hard it’s as if it was fired in a kiln. This is why many people use this clay for things like ceramic repairs, sculpting and modeling, cake toppers, Jewelry & Jewelry beads and more!. Cold porcelain can also be made into thin pieces without breaking. This gives many artist the ability to make delicate leaves and petals for artificial floral arrangements.
Cold Porcelain clay can be used for play as well as professional use and the greatest part of cold porcelain is that it’s non toxic. No ingredients that you cannot pronounced are added. But again remember that there are many different versions of the recipe online so be aware of some of the recipes that people put dangerous chemicals in.  Typically the recipe calls for no harsh toxic chemicals. Stacie Laurell Crafts Clay are made with all natural and non toxic ingredients.  If you haven’t tried cold porcelain clay yet you are truly missing out! To purchase some air dry cold porcelain you can visit our store on Ebay http://stores.ebay.com/Stacie-Laurell-Crafts  Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/STACIELAURELL?ref=hdr_shop_menu  or Stacielaurellcrafts.com 
Happy Crafting
SLC

10.14.14
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Stacie Laurell Crafts Clay Kits

Have you ever tried Stacie Laurell Crafts Clay? It quite nice and I urge you to try it if you haven’t already. Introducing our newest item the 14 pcs clay set. This clay set comes with gorgeous colors such as sun-kissed yellow, fire red, electric blue, translucent pink, white and more! You can keep your clay in this case and use when ready. Great size for travel and also makes  a great birthday gift, Christmas gift and special event!. This clay is an air drying clay so they clay may start to dry out over time. This is why it is recommended that you wrap the case in a plastic wrap just like the one it arrives in. The small compact sizes hold 25-26 grams and the two larger ones in the middle holds 2 ounces each. This gift would be great for those who love to make charms and great for children as well as adults. This is also a great kit to make jewelry beads and pendants with. You can use this great travel kit over and over again. All of the compartments snaps shut. If you do run into some hardening issues with the clay over time you can purchase Stacie Laurell Clay Conditioning Lotion. This lotion restores the clay to it’s original state leaving it smooth pliable and smelling great!

Visit Stacie Laurell Crafts to buy yours today!

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10.13.14
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Inspiration

Bridget Macklin

Buick 3 Adam Buick, Small Jars.

I have been looking at a number of artists during the research stage of my current Journey project and thought I would share with you two of the artists whose work I love and from whom I am drawing a great deal of inspiration at the moment.  The first is Adam Buick  whose work is itself inspired by the landscape but also by Korean Moon Jars which are his signature piece.  I first encountered him at Ceramic Art London in 2013 where he was showing a film called Earth to Earth which I found very exciting.  Since then I have searched out his work wherever I go and it never ceases to thrill me. http://vimeo.com/26597673.  I love the way that he reflects and also makes use of the landscape within his pots and I find the multiple similar shapes intriguing.

The second artist whose work has…

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10.13.14
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When God is Silent ~

CHRISTian poetry ~ by deborah ann

~ CHRISTian poetry by deborahann ~Listening by Julio Pirieda free photo #5712

Is it God, who is silent,
or am I,  just not hearing . . .
the tiny whispered breath
of the Holy Spirit stirring?

Is it God, who is distant,
or am I,  the one far away . . .
is it why His  influence
cannot rest on me today?

Is it God, who is quiet,
or am I, just too active . . .
to let the Holy Spirit
take every thought captive?

Is it God, who is still,
or am I, not taking note . . .
is it why His small voice
seems so far and remote?

Is it God, who is silent,
or am I,  just too into me
is that why dear Father . . .
You don’t hear my plea?

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Psalm 22:3

O my God, I cry in the day time,
 but thou hearest not; and in the night season,
and am not silent.”

King…

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10.09.14
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Christmas Crafts To Do With Your Kids

IMG_3633Tis the season to be crafty! It’s that time of the year again and what a perfect time it is to start making your own gifts and keepsakes. This can be done with everyone’s favorite medium CLAY!  So much can be made with clay and you can get started now on your clay creations. Take a look at this article on how to make clay hand print ornaments. “While you could use salt dough, modelling clay, or plaster of Paris for this project, we like using one of our very favourite moulding materials–homemade baking soda clay. If you haven’t used it before, you’re going to love it! It’s super simple to make, the ingredients are most likely already in your kitchen, and it’s lovely to work with. Baking Soda Clay” Click here to read more!