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Blue Bead Giveaway

by Fresh Baked on 08/06/12

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About this design:

Playing around with poly clay and different finishes lately. Having lots of fun, too. Wanted to share some beads with others out in the blogosphere. Here's your chance to win this little blue bead bundle. Just add a comment to this blog post by Monday, August 13th. Visit here for more info:
http://freshbakeddesigns.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/its-monday/

Components:

Poly clay, acrylic paint, satin varnish

Read the comments (or add your own)

On Aug 06, 2012 at 10:24 pm #
JC Hamm says:

What great beads,did you make these? I love them.I have wanted to learn more about working with the metal clay, then use them in my designs.Maybe one day.
On Aug 06, 2012 at 10:46 pm #
Fresh Baked says:

Yup, I made them. Kinda like playing with play doh. There are lots of great tutorials and helps on the internet to explore when you’re ready to take the plunge.
On Aug 06, 2012 at 11:27 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

These are so lovely, Lynda — great styles and amazing color!
On Aug 07, 2012 at 1:14 am #
Little Round Chick says:

Lynda, I love them all especially the little bird.
On Aug 07, 2012 at 8:29 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:

Beautiful work! I love the floral textures and antiquing on the pendant and buttons! The little bird though is my favorite!
On Aug 07, 2012 at 8:44 am #
Elaine says:

Really nice work. I love the blue bird!
On Aug 07, 2012 at 8:56 am #
Lois D says:

I’m in LOVE with the color and finish on your beautiful creations. Off to check out your website
On Aug 07, 2012 at 9:01 am #
sunny chick says:

Fabulous beads! I love them all.
On Aug 07, 2012 at 9:07 am #
Asia says:

Nicely done
On Aug 07, 2012 at 9:44 am #
Gramnan says:

Cool color…gotta geet my clay out…love ‘em
On Aug 07, 2012 at 3:00 pm #
SquirrelGirl says:

I’m so impressed with all the poly clay beads you’ve made. I would love to win this batch!
On Aug 07, 2012 at 6:42 pm #
Becky Ann says:

Love the color and designs of your beads. Been wanting to experiment with poly clay myself sometime soon. You have definitly inspired me.
On Aug 08, 2012 at 12:16 am #
D Cross says:

I am jealous – I want to make these beads! Everytime I see something like these; I just love them; the color is great and they just make me smile to look at them! thanks for sharing them with us.
On Aug 08, 2012 at 1:24 am #
C Strecker says:

These are great. Love the. color!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 5:32 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:

Great color – great work!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 6:49 am #
VJ H says:

Lovely set of beads and buttons. I will be learning how to work with ceramics soon. It will take some time before I will be able to present anything as cute as this. But will work on it… promise!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 9:48 am #
A Pancost says:

Love these – the little bird is my favorite!
On Aug 09, 2012 at 12:33 am #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:

I love that sweet blue bird!
On Aug 09, 2012 at 2:30 am #
N radon says:

I can’t decide between the little blue bird or the pendant as favorites but the buttons would make any garment one -of-a-kind. I would have to learn to make poly clay things because losing a button would make me cry! (And ruin my outfit)!!
On Aug 12, 2012 at 1:21 am #
S WENDELER-SHORT says:

I must be really tired. Your round beads with the two holes look just like little piglet noses. Cute thought to have in my head as I climb into bed for the night after an exhausting workday. Thanks.
On Aug 12, 2012 at 9:00 am #
Fresh Baked says:

Thanks for your kind remarks, everyone! You’ll be added to the give away list on my blog site. Good luck!
On Aug 12, 2012 at 9:04 am #
Elis Mom says:

Hi Lynda! These beads are really cool! I’d love to learn to make them. I read you need to bake them in an oven you don’t cook with. Is that true?
On Aug 12, 2012 at 9:57 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:

Very pretty, you did a great job! I, too, really like the little bird.
On Aug 13, 2012 at 12:03 am #
Fresh Baked says:

Hi, Elis Mom…I’ve read differing opinions on line about the baking thing. That the clay releases some kind of fumes. Many say that you can do occasional baking in a well ventilated room on a dedicated baking sheet. After deciding that I really liked working with this material, I did invest in a $35 toaster oven, after failing to fine one at local thrift stores. Better safe than sorry.

Anyone else with knowledge care to comment on this?? Love to hear it.
On Aug 13, 2012 at 7:05 pm #
S Joshlyn says:

I have been thinking about making my own beads lately. After seeing how beautiful yours turned out I have to give it a try.
On Aug 13, 2012 at 10:54 pm #
Elis Mom says:

Thanks for the info, Lynda! I am with you…better safe than sorry! Do you have any the issues with regulating the temp?
On Aug 14, 2012 at 12:34 pm #
Fresh Baked says:

I haven’t so far. I set the oven for 250 or slightly less. It’s so low that I can put the pieces on a tile or piece of plain white copy paper to bake. If they sit on the metal pan the bottoms of the clay pieces get shiny.

Do hope you’ll share some of your creations when you get set up.
On Aug 14, 2012 at 4:06 pm #
Fresh Baked says:

Hi, everyone! Thanks so very much for your kind comments and support of my poly clay adventures. Had an old-fashioned paper drawing this morning with my granddaughters assistance and Taylor drew the winning name:

It’s JC HAMM !!
Congratulations! I’m also sending JC a private message to get the mailing address so the little blue birdie and friends can start their journey.
Thanks for playing along with this little bit of fun.
Lynda
On Aug 14, 2012 at 9:30 pm #
Elis Mom says:

Yay JC!

Thanks for the info, Lynda. Hope to be set up in a few weeks!
On Aug 28, 2012 at 11:54 am #
JC Hamm says:

Can’t wait to get those awesome beads.Will be making something fo ME!!! :O

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