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 [email protected] 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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i loved seeing the projects you made with the clay and LOVE the book covers!
xoxo,
kecia
Posted by: kecia | May 03, 2011 at 11:39 AM
great ideas but especially love the journal cover idea.
Posted by: elizabeth | May 03, 2011 at 11:48 AM
I just love your bezels and resin, can't wait to start making some of my own, you are truly inspirational.
Posted by: Gloria | May 03, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Love the bezels, and would love to win any of these awesome prizes!
Erin S
[email protected]
Posted by: Erin Strother | May 03, 2011 at 11:58 AM
What an ingenious idea with the book covers, using clay to do that, this would never cross to my mind, I must admit that you manage to amaze me.
Posted by: Miami lasik surgery | May 03, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Beautiful work. Love your first bezel piece and your altered book cover. Just "tweeted" your blog post. This blog tour is fun!
Posted by: Christine | May 03, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Wonderful pieces! I especially love your bezels Lesley.
Posted by: Barb Bazan | May 03, 2011 at 12:11 PM
woohooo! this blog tour is SO much fun, isn't it! i just lovelovelove your apoxy creations -- the book is MAGNIFICENT! and the bezels are so very pretty. great post, lady!!
p.s. under "grand prizes" then C, there is something you will want to remove from the sentence. :)
Posted by: alicia - altered bits | May 03, 2011 at 12:11 PM
hellooooo, lesley!
Posted by: ellen | May 03, 2011 at 12:16 PM
hellooooo, lesley!
Posted by: ellen | May 03, 2011 at 12:16 PM
I've used it for book covers too, but those bezels are a fantastic idea. I hate soldering! Wonderful stop on the tour!
Posted by: Nancy Perennec | May 03, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Wow! What a medium! I would love to learn more and get my hands dirty, lol!
Posted by: Hope | May 03, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Awesome post Lesley! Everything you did looks gorgeous!!! Can't wait to hear how the retreat went. : )
Posted by: Kerin Gale | May 03, 2011 at 01:18 PM
This blog tour offers a rare opportunity for us to see the truly staggering variety of projects that you can do with these products! I am constantly amazed and look so forward to seeing all of the blogs involved! I also can't wait to start the projects that I have been dreaming up in my little mind!
Posted by: Katie Cahill | May 03, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Kerin's book is wonderful as is the clay....just amazing! Crossing my fingers for a chance to win.
Posted by: Kathy Reed | May 03, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Just ordered the book this morning!
Posted by: Caroline | May 03, 2011 at 02:06 PM
After seeing your bezels, think I need to run for this book! Wonderful pieces!
Great Tour....
Posted by: sandi m | May 03, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Checking in with you, Leslie, as part of Kerin's Blog Hop. This is really fun! Great projects with Apoxy Clay!
Jean
[email protected]
http://charmdimsur.etsy.com
http://enamelwarehouse.etsy.com
Posted by: Jean Van Brederode | May 03, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Great projects and very interesting blog.
Thanks a lot~
Posted by: Marina Yax | May 03, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Hi Lesley! I *love* your work and the way you use Apoxy Sculpt is awesome! Your "first pieces" (the bezels) are just beautiful - and your book covers are so imaginative too!
I am so happy to meet you through Kerin's online book tour and hope to take some classes as well!
This is a great way to meet new talented artists!
Thank You for your generosity!
Terrielee
(I posted on my blog!)
www.rosielane.blogspot.com
Posted by: Terrielee | May 03, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Lesley, thanks for sharing all of this great information about Kerin's new book. I've just recently realized the beauty of Apoxy Clay. Your projects are really cool, I can say that first-hand. :-)
Posted by: Cindy | May 03, 2011 at 04:56 PM
Lesley, your pieces with Apoxie are fantastic! I haven't tried the bezels yet but I am going to because you have inspired me. Please enter me in your drawing on your site.
Posted by: Lisa Gatz | May 03, 2011 at 04:56 PM
I posted on my fb Day Three (and bragged about you). :-)
Posted by: Lisa Gatz | May 03, 2011 at 05:03 PM
Boy with each day I'm getting more excited. I definitely need to find out more about this epoxy clay.. Love your work... the book covers have my mind going a mile a minute
Posted by: Deb Patrick | May 03, 2011 at 05:21 PM
I am a huge fan of this book and I cannot wait to get my hands on some clay. I love your bezels and would love to try and make some! They are fabulous.
I would love to win some of these most awesome prizes!!!
Shannon C
[email protected]
Posted by: Shannon C | May 03, 2011 at 07:08 PM
I am in Apoxy Art heaven. Lesley, your artwork is divine. Still trying to find my clay in the mess that is my art room. I know it's here somewhere!!!!
Posted by: Lisa | May 03, 2011 at 07:33 PM
Love the book covers and esp the one with the lace binding. Wonderful book as well, find it hard to go back to what I am supposed to be doing!! Sharing on FB, so others can read your wonderful post!!! Colleen [email protected]
Posted by: Colleen Peck | May 03, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Love it!!! Reading is a must!!
Posted by: Ctq | May 03, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Wow Lesley! I have never heard of this and I am psyched! Thank you so much, and I will be along on the tour with you and all of the amazing artists!
Posted by: sharon | May 03, 2011 at 09:15 PM
I tweeted the giveaway! @4myswtdaughter
Posted by: Shannon C | May 03, 2011 at 09:25 PM
beautiful beautiful!!! i am in love with the baby charlotte necklace, it is so precious! your work with kerin's techniqies are very cool!!
xox~kim
Posted by: kim | May 03, 2011 at 10:02 PM
I love the bezels you made. I never would have thought you could do that with the apoxy. I can't wait to get some and practice making some great new items for myself.
Posted by: Patricia Kurowski | May 03, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Hi Lesley
I love the book I made in your class. Hope to see you soon.
hugs, Susan
Posted by: Susan Gerdy | May 04, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Sorry I am late, thanks to Karen forthe invite I cant wait to get the book a start some of these amazing projects!
Posted by: Dena | May 04, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Thanks, Lesley.
I really like those book covers!
And I think I could look at your blog and links for hours!
I'm gonna post the blog hop and giveaway on my facebook page right now.
Kim M.
[email protected]
Posted by: Kim Metera | May 04, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Wow! What a fascinating medium. I've been going nuts looking for ways to make my own bezels. I'm having a blast getting inspiration from this tour. Thank you so much for sharing! Love your work!
Posted by: D.J. | May 04, 2011 at 10:08 AM
I feel kind of like a premie...I haven't even begun to work in this medium. But I am unbelievably inspired with the work you guys are doing. Love your stuff!
Posted by: michele | May 04, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Your work always amazes me and inspires me to say I can try something new. I still have the journal you made that I won years ago in a One World One Heart event!!! xo
Posted by: Sherry Smyth | May 04, 2011 at 06:57 PM
Lesley your projects are gorgeous! I can't wait to get my hands on this book and learn more. Thanks for the great giveaways!
Posted by: Linda | May 04, 2011 at 07:12 PM
love seeing all the great projects, this looks to be an awesome book!
Posted by: jennifer | May 04, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Gorgeous work. I'd love to learn more about this clay.
Posted by: Barbara Milton | May 04, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Loved your examples! Sue
Posted by: Sue Martin | May 05, 2011 at 12:48 AM
You have me interested in this medium now. Thanks for the inspiration. I really must check out her book.
Char-D
one_who_crops at hotmail dot com
Posted by: Char-D | May 05, 2011 at 01:43 AM
WoW! love what you've done with apoxy! I can't wait to get my copy of the book!
Posted by: Toni | May 05, 2011 at 06:16 AM
can't wait to try making some bezels!!! looks like a lot of fun!! your work is wonderful!!
Posted by: jean pawlowski | May 05, 2011 at 07:31 AM
I'm going to try this apoxy clay-what fabulous projects you made with it! Great book too!
Posted by: Cynthia | May 05, 2011 at 07:43 AM
Fabulous book and prizes! I'm off to amazon to check out the book now.
Posted by: Erica | May 05, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Oh my. I am in love with your bezels. I see so much potential in this stuff! I am excited to get a copy of this book.
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Posted by: Erin Prais-Hintz | May 05, 2011 at 11:09 AM
love how everyone finds a completely different use for this medium - I will have to get the book and try a workshop!
Posted by: Lynn A | May 05, 2011 at 12:23 PM
I am in awe of your projects with the clay. The book covers are beautiful and love the bezels. ICE is a perfect combination to use with those. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: [email protected] | May 05, 2011 at 05:06 PM