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Organic Forms

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Organic seems to be the rage right now. I've always loved the forms of nature and  when I saw the pictures of  Eugena Topinas openwork forms, I knew I had to have her tutorial. https://www.etsy.com/listing/199228011/polymer-clay-tutorial-openwork-pendants?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=openwork+polymer+clay+tutorial&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery    I was not disappointed as I read “Polymer Clay Tutorial Openwork Pendants: Under a Microscope”.   The tutorial is detailed. clearly written with good illustrations but as with many things, one has to try it to really understand or believe it.  Using polymer clay and the supplies listed in the tutorial, I went to work following the directions.  openwork before dissolution Everything went well until the part where you have to put the form into water to dissolve the part that creates the open work.  I had pans of water all over the kitchen for days before I had dissolution!

Which Style Do You Like? Please VOTE!

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I've been experimenting with two polymer clay tutorials and before I share that experiment with you, I'd really like you to let me know which chain you favor.  Then I'll put the finished necklace on my post next week with the explanation and reviews of the tutorials.  I would REALLY like your opinion! The round pendant could be paired with the pearls shown here making a wear anytime necklace.  I'm thinking one strand of the larger pearls.  CHOICE A OR The round pendant could be paired with the coral shown here making a summertime necklace.  Just the angel skin coral not the red.  CHOICE B Please leave you choice in the comment box or on my facebook page www.facebook.com/lindabrittdesign
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Our last day of the Australian trip would be spent in Sydney.  We arrived early in the day and went to rent a car.  We had no idea how hard it would be to get one!   Finally we were able to drive away from the airport and explore the Royal National Park south of Sydney.  What a beautiful area! We had lunch at The Dance Hall in the park.  We ate our hamburgers and chips outside while we watched Sulphur-crested Cockatoos, Black Ducks, kookaburras, Little Wattlebirds and so many more birds.  Flock of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos in trees Laughing Kookaburra We spent all afternoon exploring and enjoying the area.  Gymea Lily at a lookout Popular Beach National Falls Since our plane left early the next day, we had checked the car back in with the rental company, grabbed a panini at the airport for dinner and walk to the Ibis Budget Hotel.  Since we spent our first night here we knew what to expect - a bed, a desk and chair.  No coffee pot