A couple of years ago I was fortunate enough to find myself taking an awesome class with Kerin Gale and Charley Slaughter. Kerin and I became fast friends and when I traveled to Portland to teach and we went antiquing together that friendship was solidified and it has continued to grow and develop. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to talk to Kerinny during the writing of her book, The Inspired Remnants Curious Dreams, and of course I was in awe of all of the beautiful creations that were flowing from her mind through her hands and out of her studio.
Kerin's book is like no other that you will find and the techniques and processes that it opens up to you will simply blow you away. It is amazing what can be created using the Epoxy and Apoxy Clays and I promise it will open up a whole new world to you and may well take you in an entirely new direction with your art.
My first experience using the apoxy clay was in the Vintage Gentlemen class that Kerin and Charley offered at Art and Soul in Hampton. It was amazing how easy it was to work with the clay and I found myself thinking of all of the ways I could incorporate it into my art before I ever left the classroom. That's how inspired you will be when you see the projects in this book...projects that will have you returning over and over to Kerin's book for new projects, tips and tricks and inspiration.
After taking a class where I created bezels using metal and soldering I thought I would try make bezels using the Apoxy Clay. This was my first project that I created in my studio using the apoxy clay. I am teaching the Bezels of Beauty at Art Is You in both Danbury and Petaluma....check them out at: www.art-is-you.com and come join me in making some of these wonderful bezels!!
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I have also created altered books using apoxy clay for the molded covers...
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This blog tour is going to showcase creations by those of us already working with Apoxy Clay while introducing you to Kerin and her new book. Then, for the icing on this wonderful cake, you will have the opportunity to win some amazing, AMAZING, prizes from Kerin, Northlight and all of the sponsors of this Wonderful and Stupendous Event!!!!
Visit these participating blogs along the way — the following is a calendar of dates each participant will be posting their wonderful information, art examples and giveaways.
May 1
Kerin Gale
Remnants of Olde: http://RemnantsOfOlde.com/posts
May 2
Alicia Caudle
Altered Bits: http://alteredbits.wordpress.com/
May 3
Lesley Venable
Flatwoods Folk Art: http://www.flatwoodsfolkart.typepad.com/
May 4
Christine Lehto
Lilly Bug Studio: http://lillybugstudio.com/blog/
May 5
Seth Apter
The Altered Page: http://thealteredpage.blogspot.com/
May 6
Nancy Perennec
Little Bit Wired: http://littlebitwired.blogspot.com/
May 7
Jen Cushman
ICE Queen Zine: http://www.iceresin.com/category/inspired-remnants-blog-tour/
May 8
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 9
Beth Robinson
Strange Dolls: http://strangedolls.wordpress.com/
May 10
Brenda Schweder
Brenda Schweder Jewelry: http://www.brendaschweder.com/
May 11
Esther Verschoor
Vanessie Art Dolls: http://vanessies.blogspot.com
May 12
Kecia Deveny
Lemoncholy’s Flight of Fancy: http://www.lemoncholys.blogspot.com/
May 13
Rachel Whetzel
A Year In The Life Of An Art Journal: http://oneyearartjournal.blogspot.com/
May 14
Shannon LeVart
MissFickleMedia.com: http://missficklemediacom.blogspot.com/
May 15
Marlaine Verhelst
Marlaine Verhelst Art Dolls: http://marlaineverhelst.com/blog/
May 16
Lisa Jurist
Mud Hound Studio: http://mudhoundprimitives.blogspot.com/
May 17
Michelle Bernard
Yesterday’s Trash: http://michellereneebernard.blogspot.com/
May 18
Kerin Gale
Remnants of Olde – Alan Rogerson feature: http://RemnantsOfOlde.com/posts
May 19
Facebook Party!
Apoxie Clay & Epoxy Clays Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_158159677562761
So, wanna know what you could win????? Well, each of the blogs participating will be giving away these wonderful prizes to some very lucky artists out there (Please note that all physical prizes (i.e. non digital prizes) will be awarded to US participants only. Access to Online Workshops and Digital Collage Sheets will be sent anywhere, worldwide.).
A) The book: Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams by Kerin Gale. This will be mailed directly to the winner from Northlight Books.
B) One Aves Power Pack (selection of their most popular formulas) from http://AvesStudio.com. (This will be mailed directly to the winner from Aves Studios)
C) Fluid Chalks Online Workshop by moi on my The Art Of Altering site which features many other awesome online workshops. More information about this workshop can be found here: http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/fluidchalksbackgroundsbeyond
D) Two Digital Collage Sheets of your choice by Alicia Caudle of Altered Bits. You can see her unique and cool collections at http://alteredbits.com/digital-collage-sheets.php
E) Sample pack of Silputty 40 silicone putty mold mix from Silpak. This is the formula Kerin recommends in the book that has the longer cure time. If you want to order any of these materials or have any questions, call Jerry at Silpak 909-625-0056. He was her technical advisor for the book and so it’s great that you can talk to him directly and get any assistance you may need!!!
F) 1 OZ ICE Resin and a mixed metal bezel from http://www.iceresin.com/
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Grand Prizes For Book Reviews
Any reader that writes a review ~ however short or long ~ of Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams on amazon.com before July 31, 2011 and sends an email with the title “Inspired Remnants Review” to remnants.art@gmail.com will be entered in a drawing to win one of these prizes. Please note that your honest opinion is wanted on this review. Please note that all physical prizes (i.e. non digital prizes) will be awarded to US participants only. Access to Online Workshops will be available worldwide.
A) The art piece featured on the cover of the book, “Sacred Totem”
B) Power Pack plus extra Fixit Sculpt clay from Aves Studio
C) A Frozen Charlotte Doll with digital tutorial “How To Crackle Charlottes” from Alicia Caudle of http://alteredbits.com
D) Resin Clay Pendants online workshop by Kerin Gale from http://MixedMediaArt.ning.com
E) Vintage Gentleman online workshop by Kerin Gale from http://MixedMediaArt.ning.com
F) Choice of any one workshop being taught by Kerin and Charley at Art Is You retreat in Petaluma, CA. The registration fee and workshop cost are both waived. http://www.art-is-you.com/mysitecaddy/site3/generalinformation-westcoast.htm
G) One copy each of Jen Cushman’s book, Explore, Create, Resinate and Susan Lenart-Kazmer’s book, Making Connections plus ICE Resin and a selection of bezels all from http://www.iceresin.com/
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Still Want More???????
During the blog tour (from May 1st through May 19th), you can get $5 off Kerin Gale’s ground-breaking and hugely inspirational book Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams bundled with her amazing online workshops. All you have to do is enter “Flatwoods Folk Art” in the note section when you check-out through Paypal and you will receive the $5 back. What a fantastic deal!
Resin Clay Pendants Workshop + Book = $35 + shipping (only $30)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63483761/inspired-remnants-book-and-resin-clay
Vintage Gentleman Workshop + Book = $40 + shipping (only $35)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/27210387/inspired-remnants-book-and-vintage-gent
Both Workshops + Book = $70 + shipping (only $65)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72931590/inspired-remnants-book-super-bundle-with
Enjoy your journeys and good luck!!
OR, if you already have her book, any of her online workshops will be a mere $15!!! go peek at her shop now!
PLEASE NOTE: Just leave a comment for one entry to win one of these fabulous prizes (every blog on the tour has about this many so hooray!). Get more chances to win by sharing info about the book tour!!! When you leave your comment just say where you posted (facebook, twitter, your blog, etc.) Each post is worth one entry in my drawing!
So, to win on my blog....
1. Leave A Comment With Your Name and Email Address
2. Get another entry by posting about the blog hop on Facebook, Twitter or your Blog
To Win the Grand Prize....
1. Leave a review of this amazing book on Amazon.com (see the link above)
To Have More Chances To Win...
1. Visit all of the sponsors blogs during the blog tour and enter to win their prizes too!!!
Have fun, good luck and happy creating!!!
xo,
Lesley
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Wow! What a generous giveaway! Please count me in.
Hugs,
Judy
Posted by: Judy | May 06, 2011 at 12:14 PM
This book is so on my wish list and can't wait to get my hands on this clay!
Awesome projects. I haven't been this excited about a new product in some time!
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Stevens | May 06, 2011 at 02:08 PM
love your creations! this blog hop is so inspiring!
Posted by: connie | May 07, 2011 at 05:14 PM
This hoppin' around is terrific! There is so much to see! Thanks!
Posted by: Ginny Diezel | May 07, 2011 at 06:33 PM
GORGEOUS bezels! WOW
Posted by: sherry goodloe | May 07, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Running... trying to catch up with everyone else...lol
I have Kerin's book and it's full of inspiration. She's amazing!
Posted by: Art by Canace | May 09, 2011 at 09:26 PM
Your creations are absolutely stunning, Lesley! I especially love your bezels!
Posted by: Gaby.bieberle@gmx.de | May 10, 2011 at 08:25 AM
using it as a cover for your art journals is brilliant!! I'd love to give it a try
Posted by: Phoenix Peacock | May 13, 2011 at 06:59 PM
Your jewelery is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Thanks for a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes!
Posted by: Glenda Tkalac | May 14, 2011 at 03:51 PM
I just love seeing what everyone is doing with the clay. can't wait tio get my hands on some.
Lynn
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Posted by: Lynn Stevens | May 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM
I just learned about this book and this special clay. I'd never even heard of it before. I'm already blown away by all I've seen so far. Thanks for allowing me to enter your contest.
Posted by: Bleubeard and Elizabeth | May 17, 2011 at 07:36 AM
I love your layered book and your jewelry pieces. I'm hoping to get to try some of this clay soon. I bought the book last month before all the blog hopping started and have loved every inch of it. Now visiting the blogs I've seen so many great uses for the techniques and I'm very inspired. Thanks for sharing your work. Hugs!
Posted by: Thespoena McLaughlin | May 17, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Very cool book covers! What a fantastic idea. Thanks for the giveaways!
Posted by: Denise Alekseev | May 18, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Love your site... and your really unique ways of using the clay.
Posted by: Heather | May 18, 2011 at 05:03 PM
I enjoyed reading all of your posts your blog contain a lot of valuable information. You have done a nice job.
Posted by: How Many Calories | August 01, 2011 at 02:50 AM