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From the lens Metal Clay - Precious Metal Clay / PMC and Art Clay Silver and Gold.
This lens is for YOU! Please let me know what you find helpful, what you'd like more of, what other types of metal clay related information you'd like to see added (either here or in a separate lens), and any great resources I might have missed. Thanks for helping to make this the best resource about metal clay that it can be!
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malzeke
May 25, 2012 @ 11:07 am | delete
- I have just recently learned about metal clay. Thank you for this lens; it is most helpful and informative!
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MSchindel May 25, 2012 @ 11:19 am | delete
- You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it useful. :)
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GOT
May 11, 2012 @ 4:13 pm | delete
- So unique and interesting!
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- Thanks! I'm so glad to have been able to introduce you to metal clay. :)
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sabrinadeceault
Apr 21, 2012 @ 2:14 am | delete
- Metal Clay Supply is awesome I have purchased many things from there and will continue to do so.
Sabrina de Ceault
href="http://sublimedesigners.com">handmade jewelry
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- Thanks for sharing your experience with them, Sabrina. They are among my favorite suppliers, too. :)
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sabrinadeceault
Apr 21, 2012 @ 1:20 pm | delete
- No problem. I'm glad to share. :)
Thanks,
Sabrina de Ceault
handmade jewelry
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sabrinadeceault
Apr 21, 2012 @ 1:19 pm | delete
- My comment was broken so here is the fixed version. Sorry.
Metal Clay Supply is awesome I have purchased many things from there and will continue to do so.
Thanks,
Sabrina de Ceault
handmade jewelry
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Dana Ortegon
Apr 6, 2012 @ 5:49 pm | delete
- Margaret, you have brought all of your ferocious attention to detail, passion for beauty, and love of teaching to this new world! Great stuff.
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- Wow, Dana, what a fabulous compliment! Thank you SO much! I really appreciate it.
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Demaw
Mar 19, 2012 @ 1:52 pm | delete
- Lovely pieces, lovely pictures.
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- Thank you so much for your very kind compliments! They're much appreciated.
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tvyps
Mar 15, 2012 @ 6:43 pm | delete
- Nice stuff! Very pretty. Do you do art glass also? Squid Angel blessed!
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- Thank you SO much for your lovely compliment and for blessing this lens! I have done a little lampworked glass and would love to try some glass fusing, especially with dichroic glass (my favorite!).
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getmoreinfo
Mar 9, 2012 @ 4:02 pm | delete
- This is a very useful resource, I have been wanting to add some precious metal pieces in my cardmaking designs. I will add this page to my collection.
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- Thanks for the lovely feedback! I invite you to visit my entire series of metal clay and jewelry making lenses at http://www.squidoo.com/metal-clay-and-jewelry-making-lensography-mschindel for more useful metal clay tips and techniques. :)
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earthybirthymama
Mar 9, 2012 @ 12:09 pm | delete
- Nice Lense, congratulations on your purple star! I've used PMC before, I'm not as enthusiastic about it, mostly because of the expense, but it is a medium I do enjoy working with.
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- Thanks very much! It's true that this is not an inexpensive material, but it does allow you to make precious metal jewelry without a lot of traditional metal smithing skills, and more importantly it allows you to do things that would be difficult or even impossible with milled metals (wire and sheet metal). The good news is that there are base metal clays now that are far less expensive than silver clay! Most of them need to be fired in activated carbon and they are more finicky about their firing schedules than silver clay, but you can create some fabulous metal jewelry with them at a very reasonable cost. Check out my lens on Original BRONZclay (www.squidoo.com/bronzclay) for more information, and consider trying FASTfire BRONZclay for easier handling and a faster firing cycle. :)
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WindyWinters
Feb 22, 2012 @ 3:19 am | delete
- Congratulations on your Purple Star! Your jewelry designs are quite fashionable and elegantly designed. Best Wishes with your designs! Blessed!
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- Wendy, I truly appreciate your congratulations, your kind compliments on my jewelry designs, your good wishes and your SquidAngel blessing. Many thanks!
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mochimo
Feb 6, 2012 @ 11:00 pm | delete
- WoW.. I dont know there is a precious metal clay before
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- It has been available in the USA since 1996 (and a few years earlier in Japan, where it was invented), but it didn't become well known or accepted as a legitimate, professional jewelry making material until the past five years or so. Now more and more jewelry artists are adding it to their repertoire of fine jewelry materials and techniques! :)
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zap1994
Dec 27, 2011 @ 6:00 pm | delete
- Very informative lens.
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- Thanks very much - glad you found it interesting!
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BebesBaubles
Nov 18, 2011 @ 7:00 pm | delete
- Love the texture and pattern in your work! And this lens is impressive!
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- Thanks so much for your wonderful compliment! Glad you're enjoying the lens. :)
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melodypierson Aug 25, 2011 @ 11:29 am | delete
- I heard a great line from Bruce Springsteen from a documentary. It pertained to writing songs but I think it works for any creative endeavour. "There's artistic instinct and artistic intelligence and hopefully over the years the two grow together..."
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- Great quote, Melody! :)
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Gayleybob
Aug 23, 2011 @ 9:54 pm | delete
- Hi Margaret, from WLW Sunday Social Circle. I'm Gayle. I love your lens! Great info. Thank you for doing this!
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- Hi Gayle! Thanks so much for visiting my lens and for letting me know how much you enjoyed it! I really appreciate it. See you on the WLW SSC! :)
Margaret
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- Hi Gayle! Thanks so much for visiting my lens and for letting me know how much you enjoyed it! I really appreciate it. See you on the WLW SSC! :)
Margaret
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MamaBelle
Aug 23, 2011 @ 5:39 am | delete
- Cool stuff, I'd like some of this myself.
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- Thanks! It's pretty addictive. :)
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Close2Art
Aug 6, 2011 @ 10:42 pm | delete
- thumbs up
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- Thank you! :)
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samsarah
Aug 6, 2011 @ 12:18 am | delete
- I'd really like to learn how to make jewelry!!!
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- It's a fabulous skill to have! You can start with the books and DVDs I've recommended in this lens, but if at all possible, it's best to take a class to get you started. You'll save in wasted clay what you spend on the class fee. Have fun!
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akumar46
May 2, 2011 @ 9:32 pm | delete
- Very nice lens on Metal Clay.Thanks.
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- Thanks very much! :)
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Melody Pierson
Apr 16, 2011 @ 9:02 pm | delete
- As a newbie with Metal Clay (about a year and a half) someone recommended your pages here and I must say, I wish I knew about it when I was starting it out. The metal clay online community is so helpful and now I can add another great person to go to when I have a question.
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- Hi Melody, I'm delighted that you're finding my lenses on metal clay to be helpful to you! I wished there had been something like this available to help me when I first started working with metal clay, which is exactly why I decided to create these lenses as resources as I started to accumulate more knowledge about various MC topics. And I'm always happy to help if there's a question I can answer. Thank you very much for your very kind and supportive feedback! :)
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Melody Pierson
Apr 17, 2011 @ 12:06 am | delete
- If you're interested you can see the blog I write for MetalClayToday. I'm a guest blogger... check for http://www.metalclaytoday.com click on BLOG...and you shall find me with all my questions and mistakes and near misses..: ) So glad to have found you.
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- Thanks, Melody! I'll definitely check it out. :)
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fpJewl
Mar 13, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
- Congratulations Margaret! Great to see your hard work rewarded with a purple star!
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- Thanks so much! I'm really excited about it and truly appreciate your kind comment. :)
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daria369
Feb 16, 2011 @ 11:58 am | delete
- I have never heard of a precious metal clay before but I sure am a big fan of unique jewelery. Tons of useful information and resources on your lens, well deserved purple star and now also ***blessed*** and featured on "My Life with Angel Wings" lens. Congratulations!! :)
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- Thank you so much for your blessing and for featuring this lens on your "My Life with Angel Wings" lens!!! I'm so glad you found this information interesting and useful. It's part of a series of more than a dozen lenses (so far) about metal clay, with more in the works. I'm very grateful for your kind words!
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SereneSea Feb 15, 2011 @ 8:17 pm | delete
- Special craft of using metals and art design, well deserved purple star.
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- Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! :)
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wildlens
Jan 1, 2011 @ 10:09 am | delete
- Wonderful and very informative lens. I will surely reread it many many times - I was looking for something just like this. Thank you!
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- Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback! I'm so glad I was able to provide the information you were looking for. I've published more than a dozen metal clay-related lenses on Squidoo, with more coming soon. I invite you to take a look, as I think you might find them helpful as well. Happy new year and thanks again for the kind feedback!
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jonart
Dec 13, 2010 @ 5:33 pm | delete
- Amazing and informative lens. I plan to try this medium soon. Thanks for your efforts.
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- Thank you very much for the lovely compliment. I hope you enjoy this wonderful medium as much as I do!
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SofiaMann
Nov 20, 2010 @ 9:24 am | delete
- You have beautiful designs. Congratulations. Nice lens.
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- Thanks so much, Sofia! I appreciate your lovely compliment and your kind feedback.
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RebeccaE
Oct 11, 2010 @ 12:39 pm | delete
- a great reasource and a wonderful lens
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- Thank you so much, Rebecca! I really appreciate your kind compliment! :)
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Aquavel
Oct 2, 2010 @ 6:55 am | delete
- This is such a wonderful resource. I've wanted to work with metal clay for some time now. About 12 years ago I was playing with fimo and making earrings and miniature figures. Someone I knew was working in precious metal clay and I wanted to try it and take a class in it. I even looked into the prospect of getting a small kiln. I remember having my husband check the power in the garage to see if it would work there. But then I got sidetracked and started doing digital art. You're lens has me thinking about trying PMC. If I do, I'll be referring to your lens time and again! And your jewelry is stunning!
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- Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I'm truly delighted that my lens has inspired you to take another look at getting started with metal clay. Please take a look at my other lenses, too - I've written a dozen of them about various aspects of working with metal clay, and I think you'll find them helpful! And thanks for the lovely compliment on my metal clay jewelry. Much appreciated!
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theraggededge
Sep 28, 2010 @ 2:23 pm | delete
- Fantastic resource. Coincidentally I read about metal clay yesterday and I hadn't even heard of it before. Love your jewelry.
Blessed by a Squid angel :-)
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- Thank you so much! You've definitely made my day! :)
Metal clay is an amazing material. I was reading your fantastic Zentangle lens earlier today and thinking that when I get some "tangles" I really like, I might turn them into texture sheets (tear-away textures, photopolymer plates, etc.) to use for texturing metal clay.
Thanks again for your wonderful compliments and for your gracious blessing. All are greatly appreciated!
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SofiaMann
Sep 12, 2010 @ 10:39 pm | delete
- Really amazing. Great lens. Congratulations.
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- Thanks so much, Sofia! I really appreciate your kind words. :)
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chevy-camaro-tv
Jun 7, 2010 @ 11:46 am | delete
- Wow, this lens is truly awesome. I can't imagine the amount of effort it took to create it. Keep up the good work.
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- Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment! You're right, it's pretty time- and effort-consuming to put together my metal clay lenses (there are now more than a dozen!), but it's a real labor of love, and getting supportive feedback from people like you makes it all worthwhile. :)
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ArtsyTartsyJewels Dec 22, 2008 @ 6:08 am | delete
- 5 Stars! :) I took a PMC jewelry making class and loved it. Now if I could only find the time and money to get started with it on my own.
- Candice of Artsy * Tartsy * Jewels
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- Hi Candice! I apologize for being so late in responding. Thanks very much for the 5-star rating! :) I hope you're able to find the time and money to start working with metal clay again soon.
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- Hi! You'll find a long list of UK suppliers as well as suppliers in Australia, Germany and the Netherlands in my Metal Clay Tools and Supplies lens at http://www.squidoo.com/metal-clay-tools. Hope that helps!
Margaret
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DavidNemeth
Aug 8, 2010 @ 8:39 am | delete
- Fantastic resource. Going to feature it in my lens. You might want to add www.metalclays.com to your resource. They are one of the only local suppliers for Israel but sell in US as well.
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- Hi David, thanks for the lovely compliment. I've just added your site to the list of suppliers in this site. :)
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zenna
Oct 25, 2008 @ 5:46 pm | delete
- Very useful, but I have difficulty finding a supplier shipping to Europe. Help!
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Karen
Aug 12, 2008 @ 7:31 pm | delete
- I'm bouncing! I'm so excited to have found your site. I love all the information in ONE PLACE!
THANK YOU!!!
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Griggs
Jul 18, 2008 @ 2:22 pm | delete
- What a terrific resource about metal clay! Incredibly comprehensive. Love the rest of your metal clay lenses, too!
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dtbs Jul 18, 2008 @ 11:10 am | delete
- interesting lens! thanks for sharing this info! please check mine out at----------------> Kava Kava.
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DazzlingDesigns Apr 1, 2008 @ 7:36 am | delete
- Another great 5-Star lens creating jewelry with PMC. I'm going to see if I can incorporate it into my designs. Please feel free to stop by my Unique Handmade Jewelry lens.
Thanks,
Donia
Handmade Beaded Jewelry Gallery
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Stephene Mar 16, 2008 @ 12:10 pm | delete
- I like your lense very much.. i hv bookmarked this lense and joined your fan club.. (^o^)
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LaraineRose
Mar 16, 2008 @ 3:18 am | delete
- A great lens. I used to make jewellery when rhinestones were the "in" thing. Then I made jewellery from stones. I spent days/weeks polishing them. PMC looks fascinating!
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maxy
Mar 4, 2008 @ 6:00 am | delete
- Great lens, creative and informative! Please check out my phone card lens!
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LeslieBrenner Feb 16, 2008 @ 10:21 am | delete
- I've never tried PMC. But it was very interesting visiting the PMC artists' websites you link to, seeing their work and yours. You've created a great resource.
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fotos4web
Jan 14, 2008 @ 6:15 am | delete
- Great Lens 5*** ! I always wanted to try PMC and you've encouraged me to start - Thanks
Keith
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SusanShaw Jan 10, 2008 @ 8:35 pm | delete
- Wow! I've never worked with PMC but I've been interested for years now. This lens is packed with useful information--thanks!
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fitrobby
Dec 31, 2007 @ 12:22 am | delete
- This is a really informative lens!
Keep up the awesome work!
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ANNUATED
Dec 24, 2007 @ 9:28 am | delete
- Hi
Wow this is really helpful as I am just getting started!
Thank you
Lois
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krisManuel
Dec 17, 2007 @ 4:35 pm | delete
- Well done on an interesting topic. 5-stars! If you have time, stop by my lens Your Health and Freedom. Thanks and have a Happy Holidays!
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Celtica
Dec 17, 2007 @ 2:49 pm | delete
- Wow - I've really learned something in this lens! This opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities! A well-deserved 5 stars! If you have time to look at my Celtic symbols jewelry lens and rate it I'd really appreciate it :-)
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PenneysCollectibles
Nov 24, 2007 @ 2:43 pm | delete
- Your lense is a perfect compliment to our Unique Jewelry lense I have lense rolled it and given you 5 stars.
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Scarboroughseashells
Nov 11, 2007 @ 11:46 am | delete
- Found this lens while Googling PMC- really valuable info here! I've made it the featured lens of the week in one of my lenses! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge! :)
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Au-Steve
Oct 11, 2007 @ 6:50 am | delete
- Wow I never knew about Precious matals clay before. Great lens by the way, you got five stars from me.
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zandstorm
Sep 28, 2007 @ 3:34 pm | delete
- Great lens! Although I'm also working with Art Clay Silver, I've never seen such a complete resource. I need some extra days now to absorb all this new knowledge. Thanks!
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LisaJesse Aug 19, 2007 @ 10:08 am | delete
- Hi M! This is a great lens. I appreciate all the useful info.
Please visit my
2008 Jewelry Trends lens. Look foward to seeing more
from you! Thanks...... ~ LISA ~
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ChickMagnet101
Aug 6, 2007 @ 10:29 am | delete
- Hey, wonderful lens! (I've rated it 5 stars!) I really enjoyed your 'Precious Metals' information. Especially the additional information on Guilds, books and projects. Keep it up!
~Scott
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ElaineLuther
Jul 21, 2007 @ 11:55 pm | delete
- This Lens is SO comprehensive! It's an amazing time saver and not just for beginners! Great work!
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kathysart
Jul 20, 2007 @ 11:39 pm | delete
- This is an AMAZINGLY well done lens
5 STARS
Fantasy Art Woman|Beautiful Women Goddess Art:
http://www.squidoo.com/kathysart
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Karendelac
Jul 20, 2007 @ 3:13 pm | delete
- WOW! What cool information! Five Star site.
Best wishes,
Karen
Karen at Karens
Kinkade Art Store
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1BigDog
Jul 19, 2007 @ 6:58 am | delete
- Very nice lens congrats on the top 100. Please stop in and visit.
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PenneysCollectibles
Jul 10, 2007 @ 6:40 pm | delete
- Oh this site is sooo cool. Great Job! A 5 star lens for sure.
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Lady_Gotrocks
Jul 9, 2007 @ 9:26 pm | delete
- Very nice lens! 5 Stars! You are invited to join the Raising Stars group
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vnrozier
Jul 5, 2007 @ 2:25 am | delete
- A most interesting look at a whole new world of design.
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Karendelac
Jul 4, 2007 @ 4:30 pm | delete
- Congratulations on a well designed site.
This was most informative and I learned a lot!
Best wishes,
Karen
Karen at Karens
Kinkade Art Store
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Karendelac
Jul 3, 2007 @ 10:03 pm | delete
- Congratulations on a well designed site.
It was very informative and I learned a lot
Best wishes,
Karen
Karen at Karens Kinkade Art Store
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Karendelac
Jul 3, 2007 @ 9:43 pm | delete
- Congratulations on a well designed site.
It was very informative and I learned a lot.
I will be returning often
Best wishes,
Karen
Karen at Karens Kinkade Art Store
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datingtips93
Jul 3, 2007 @ 3:51 am | delete
- Nice collection of information sources.
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CindysanColorado
Jun 14, 2007 @ 5:33 pm | delete
- Great site! I will use it as a reference for my PMC students! Very inclusive.
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Anne
Jun 9, 2007 @ 3:03 pm | delete
- A consistent accurate source of metal clay info...It's more informative than most craft books on the subject and Margaret updates the lens often...
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DeWayne-FilmFreak
May 21, 2007 @ 4:27 pm | delete
- Great jewelry lens! 5 stars!
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kathysart
May 13, 2007 @ 5:53 pm | delete
- WONDERFUL LENS!
Tons of info... fantastic!
Thank you!!
Kathy
http:www.kathysart.com
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tracys-treasures
Apr 6, 2007 @ 8:46 am | delete
- Congrats on the fab lens! I'm currently looking for artists to interview on my lens, so take a look around
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Lady_Gotrocks
Mar 17, 2007 @ 6:26 pm | delete
- Great job. I have been wanting to learn how to make Jewelry. I have tons of gems, but I don't know how to set them.
See my gem store
see my lenses
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James
Dec 31, 2006 @ 8:38 am | delete
- Try www.MetalClay.com
They have it all at great prices.
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kraftylady
Dec 5, 2006 @ 11:38 pm | delete
- Fab use of the LENS . Would you consider including our world famous Krafty Lady Art Moulds© in the Suppliers / Resources area? http://www.kraftylady.com.au/artmoulds/index.html Our US distributor is AfterMidnight Art Stamps http://www.amstamps.com MAny thanks in advance Krisitne the Krafty Lady
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cameoartist
Sep 29, 2006 @ 12:34 pm | delete
- Great resource site. I have been an artist in the jewelry field for 30 years now but never tried PMC. My wife who is a potter wants to give it a go so thanks for all your links and info.
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yez Jul 7, 2006 @ 4:41 am | delete
- Hi, You really get around the subject in this Lens! Great job!
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