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ClayDay 27th January Reminder

17/1/2019

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First of all, Happy New Year to all of our lovely members. Our first meet this year will include 2 demonstrations as well as the usual activities.

Shelly will be demonstrating her lovely Fairy Doors which are very in trend right now. If you are not making one for a fairy to move into, you could also turn it into a pendant, key-ring, fridge magnet - anything!
You will need:
Clay - choice of colours including a 'stone' colour
Tissue blades both rigid and flexi
Small flower/blossom cutter (optional)
Small leaf cutter (optional)
Metallic powder (optional)
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The other demonstration is presented by talented Anne who will be making a Ripple blade technique on an abstract shaped pendant.
You will need:
Usual clay equipment
A ripple blade
Flexible blade (or large cutter for a pendant shape)
Colours of clay of choice- I usually use 3 or 4 with some contrast
baking paper
Black and white clay (optional)
Also optional - curved surface for baking eg a light bulb, texture sheet,mica powder (Anne will bring texture sheets , mica powder and paper for anyone to use)
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As usual, bring anything you would like to sell or any books to share with other members. We welcome any donations for the raffle and looking forward to seeing you latest polymer clay makes. We look forward to having another great day of claying with like minded friends.

RSVP your spot now by emailing to apcg@live.co.uk
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ClayDay 4th November Report

16/12/2018

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We had a full day workshop with an instructor on our last ClayDay of the year. Everyone was taught how to make these floating pendants by Jude Parker. First we had to create a 'support' using scrap clay. 
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Then cover it with a sheet of Skinner gradient blend.
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Jude had also demonstrated a gradient colour blend, from light to dark and how to make little ruffles to decorate our pieces with it. 
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All of us had a go with our own geometric shapes in varied sizes and Skinner blend colours. The results are absolutely delightful! Many thanks to Jude who was very patient in teaching us on how to make these beautiful pendants. 
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Even though it was a workshop day with a special guest, that doesn't mean that the usual ClayDay activities weren't available. There were all of our usual tables displaying members' recent makes, raffle, tool library and sale of cheap clay.
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It is always nice to see various items that were hand-made by our talented members. 
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That wraps up Anglian Polymer Clay Guild's ClayDay for 2018! This was probably one of the guild's best year and we hope it will be even better for 2019 so make sure you mark your calendars:

27 January 
24 March 
19 May
21 July 
22 September 
3 November 


On behalf of APCG, we would like to wish all members and website visitors a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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ClayDay Workshop 4th November

23/10/2018

 
Less than 2 weeks to the last ClayDay of 2018 which is also our annual ClayDay with a full day workshop with a guest. This time the workshop will be conducted by Jude Parker and she will be teaching us how to make these Flight Pendants. 
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For this workshop you will need to bring:

  • Pasta machine
  • Work surface
  • Blades (including a flexible blade)
  • Roller
  • Small tile to bake on
  • Scrap paper
  • Clay (any brand, but you’ll need a few colours plus some scrap)
  • Large cookie cutter in the shape you want your pendant (optional - you can use a paper template and craft knife if you prefer)
  • Needle tool (optional)
  • Bail of your choice OR wire &
  • pliers (optional - I will bring copper wire and some pliers)
  • Stringing & clasp of your choice (optional - bring it if you’re like me and like to wear your pieces home)
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Current members do not have to pay any additional fees for this full day workshop but we do welcome new members if they would like to attend but would have to pay £30 for the membership fee. 

Our usual tables will be running as usual on the day so make sure you bring your latest makes and anything else you would like to sell to other members. We welcome raffle donations and the Guild Tool library will be open.

Remember to also bring your own name-tag made from polymer clay as it will help the instructor to learn your names and there will also be a prize for the best name-tag. 

Please make sure to RSVP your place by emailing to apcg@live.co.uk

ClayDay 23rd September Report

14/10/2018

 
Another successful ClayDay with 3 new members and lots to learn! In the morning Enid taught us how to make cutters using a can and simple tools.
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June's demonstration taught us how to make a 'brain cane' with a Skinner blend and some simple steps. It's a highly effective technique and members tried to make their own as well. 
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We had all of our usual tables for everyone to enjoy. We hope members took advantage of the Guild tool library and the discounted clay.
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We also love to see our members' beautiful creations. Make sure you bring along your latest polymer clay creations to be featured. 
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Thank you to all members who attended this meet. We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and hope the new members will be able to join us for future meets.
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ClayDay 23rd September reminder

12/9/2018

 
Our next ClayDay is only 10 days away! This time we will have a demo from June and Enid is showing us how to make our own cutters (and save some money).
June will be showing us how to make a 'Brain' cane. Just in time for Halloween?
You will need to bring:
  • 3 different colours of polymer clay, black clay and white clay
  • Pasta machine
  • Tissue blade
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To learn how to make your own cutters, you will need to bring the following. As usual Enid will also have spares if you don't have them:
  • one or two thin empty drinks cans, such as Perrier water or small Schweppes cans,
  • sturdy kitchen scissors,
  • a ruler
  • a fine permanent marker pen
  • super glue
  • some shapes to bend the metal around (the little sticks Enid gave everyone a few months ago would do fine)
  • some scrap clay
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You can make your own custom shapes or anything that you may need to create unique pieces.

We will have all of our usual tables and welcome raffle donations. There will also be new silkscreens and cutters that has been added to our guild library. You can also buy cheap supply of clay from the guild or even supplies from members. Bring any magazines or books which you would like to share with members on the day and make sure to also bring your latest make. 

Please remember to RSVP your place by emailing to:
​​apcg@live.co.uk

ClayDay 22nd July Report

2/9/2018

 
To kick things off, Shelly showed a demonstration on how easy it is to make faux Labradorite stone by using just polymer clay! It is a shortened version of one available on YouTube by Ludmila Bakulina and the effect is stunning. Everyone had a go in making their own versions of Labradorite using earthy tones and a bit of shimmer clay.
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Members were also given a copy of a project from Sue Heaser's book which they could try out as well. The usual ClayDay had our usual tables including a showcase for members' latest makes. There is so much talent in our guild members and it is great that they can share their work with everyone.
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Our Guild Tool Library will be expanding so let us know your thoughts and what we should purchase next.
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Members could also purchase cheap clay and other craft items from our sale table. We even gave out packs of clays during the raffle and other gifts which were donated by our lovely guild members. 
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We hope everyone had a great time and looking forward to the next meet which is 3 weeks away!

ClayDay 22nd July reminder

11/7/2018

 
The next meet is scheduled in less than 2 weeks! We will have one demo and Sue Heaser has generously allowed us to photocopy a section of her book so we can try it ourselves. 
The demo will be done by Shelley and it is for a faux labradorite veneer. Taken from Ludmila Bakulina's YouTube tutorial, this will be a slightly shortened/adapted demo.
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For this you will need to bring:
  • Tissue blades, both flexi and rigid
  • Pasta machine and roller
  • Clay - 2/3 different shades of both blue and green
  • Pearl, silver, copper, gold, black and scrap.
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There will be a project from Sue Heaser's book "The Art and Craft of Polymer Clay" which teaches how to make a container from Chapters 25 and 26, which covers boxes bowls and bottles.  

If you have this book, please do bring it on the day so we know how many photocopies to make (and you can let us know in the RSVP).

Please also bring:
  • a ruler and squared paper
  • ruler and scissors to make a square box,
  • a former, such as a cookie cutter or a small glass jar, to make a different  shaped box,
  • a round cutter to make a bowl, 
  • an acrylic roller to make a small bottle. It would be helpful to have some veneers to add to the piece or pieces.  
We will have all of the usual activities on the day so do bring a prize for our raffle and anything else that you may want to share with the group. 

​Remember to send your RSVP to:
​apcg@live.co.uk

ClayDay 20th May Report

12/6/2018

 
ClayDay started off with Enid's demo. She showed how to use 'wet sanding' technique and how to buff it even more using a Dremel tool. There are different grades of sandpaper which has to be used if you want it to have that natural shine!
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Members tried the same technique on their own polymer clay creations and had success.
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Before Sue started her demo, she briefed the members about colour theory and showed them the colour wheel and how to choose the right matching ones.
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After the lesson, she taught how to do a colourful colour wash technique
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It was so interesting so obviously members had to have a go at it. Everyone produced such unique results.
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We had all of our usual tables and members are getting more and more talented as they are now more experienced - just look at their latest creations!
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We hope all members had a good time and patiently wait for the next ClayDay next month!

ClayDay 20th May reminder

8/5/2018

 
The next ClayDay is less than 2 weeks away! Since it has been a year since we implemented the annual membership fee, please make sure that you check your membership card and bring £30 if your membership is expiring.

The first demo will be from Enid and she will be showing us how to polish beads like a pro! Enid's workmanship is a labour of love and you will learn her technique of sanding, buffing and polishing. Make sure you bring some beads that you want to polish so you can try it out too.
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Although this is her second time showing this demo, it works as a refresher course for some and new members will definitely benefit from her technique. 
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Members would need to bring:
  • Some beads and/or a pendant to work on
  • Two small shallow dishes for water
  • An old face flannel or a piece of towelling
  • A Dremel Drill, if they have one
 
Enid will provide some sanding materials if you do not have any.
The next demo will be from our new member, Sue. She will be demonstrating a variation of Maggie Maggio's colour-wash technique. She  will also talk a bit about colour theory and bring her colour wheel sphere to talk about the 3 dimensions of colour! We can't stress enough the importance of understanding colour since polymer clay is an art form.
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For the demo everyone needs to bring a small piece of 3 different colours that go well together - they should be strong colours, with no white added. 
If you are unsure about which 3 colours to choose from, do not fret as we are sure that Sue will be able to advice you on the day.

Also bring:
  • white, black and scrap clay
  • a cutter
  • some grease proof paper or baking parchment
  • pasta machine/clay conditioning machine
So make sure to reserve your place for the next ClayDay as it will teach you extremely useful knowledge that will be used in your everyday claying.

​ Send your RSVP to 
​apcg@live.co.uk

ClayDay 25th March Report

15/4/2018

 
The clocks changed and we had another successful meeting at the village hall. We are thrilled to welcome another new member to the guild.

Enid demonstrated first on how to make a new cane. She made mirrored patterns like Kaleidoscope in clay. By stretching and dividing and rejoining again - it is so easy to make simple repeated patterns to create a stunning piece. 
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Anne demonstrated how to make a pattern that look like watercolours. She starts off with laminating a piece of clay tinted in alcohol inks and layering a thin piece of translucent clay on top. Using cutters, she cuts out shapes and layers them. When the clay is baked, the inks look like it is painted on
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Our members tried out the new techniques and produced good results:
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Members had also brought some of their recent makes to the meet. 
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Sculpey generously donated some clay to us again. Everyone received a block of Bake Shop to try. We also had a chance to re-stock our own clay supply by purchasing discounted polymer clay which is sold by the guild. 

The meet had all the usual tables and we hope that everyone had a good day and enjoyed themselves. 
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