Donation made to the Hobsonville Tornado fund

Hobsonville Point Vintage & Craft Market - 9 December 2012

This was my last planned event for the year, which I thought was going to be cancelled due to the tornado that devastated the area earlier in the week. However, the organisers decided to still go ahead with the market.  I had decided to donate $1 from every sale to the fund that had been set up for the families of those that were killed by the tornado. Unfortunately, the market was not very busy (I think many people will have just stayed away from the area) but I still made my donation.

Tattoo transfers

This is my first trial with tattoo transfers on polymer clay. After following the instructions for applying the tattoo transfer to the skin but instead applying it to some rolled out Premo polymer clay, I cut out the disc shapes and baked them for the required temperature. I then applied liquid polymer clay over the transfer part and baked again for 20 minutes, followed by a layer of liquid polymer clay over the whole surface and another baking for 20 minutes.

 

The surface of the transfer has cracked/wrinkled slightly in places but I think that is because I baked the discs on a curve (to make into fashion clips). I will have to try it again, just baking the clay flat.

 

As Christmas is approaching fast, this is likely to be my last chance to experiment this year.

First showing of CLIPT Fashion Clips

This was my first time at the Hobsonville Point Vintage and Craft Market (a last minute alternative, as Coatesville Market was fully booked). In addition to the last of my HANGA stock and other end of line/trial items, it was my first chance to test the market with my new fashion clips.

Full table display

CLIPT display

 

CLIPT Fashion Clips

'Get CLIPT – and make a fashion statement. Whether funky and eye-catching or elegant and understated, you can transform your clothes, accessories and home décor with this multi-purpose clip. Designed and made by polymer clay artist, Claire Fairweather, each clip is unique. Clips can be custom made to match or co-ordinate with your fabrics and colour schemes or as a memento of a special occasion. With over 30 ways to wear or use the fashion clip, it makes an ideal gift or start your own collection'.

Today is the launch of CLIPT, showcasing my lastest fashion accessory, the multi-purpose fashion clip. I will be at Hobsonville Point Vintage and Craft Market on Sunday 11 November, with a selection of first edition fashion clips,  where I will be keen to gauge public reaction to the design concept, which may help with any further refinements.

My clips are now also available in store at Craftworld (www.craftworld.co.nz) at Westgate Shopping Centre.

 

Please visit the CLIPT website www.clipt.co.nz for the lastest up-dates.

CLIPT at Craftworld

Here is my first batch of fashion clips, all labelled up and ready to go to Craftworld at Westgate, and the display in store (below).

Great Craft Sale at the Lake House

My table, at the Lake House Arts Centre's Great Craft Sale, nestled amongst the showing exhibition. I had a small 'preview' of my CLIPT - Fashion Clips at the left end of the table. The remaining items were end of line and trial pieces that I had reduced to clear.

'Spring Trio' gets the public vote

At the end of the the Members Merit Awards exhibition, I was delighted to be told that I had won the 'Peoples Choice Award'.

A preview of CLIPT Fashion Clips

I will be selling off my end of line stock at this craft sale, so a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping bargains, at the Lake House Arts Centre, Takapuna on Sunday 14 October from 10am - 3pm.

 

You can also see a preview of CLIPT Fashion Clips.

CLIPT will be officially launched on the 1 November. Initially the fashion clips will be going to the Craftworld store at Westgate Shopping Centre, followed by Coatesville Market on the first Sunday of the month, on a regular basis.

Addendum: Coatesville Market is now fully booked for the rest of the year, so I have booked to do the Hobsonville Point Vintage and Craft Market, on the second Sunday of the month, instead.

'Spring Trio' revealed

Here is 'Spring Trio' referred to in the previous posts. See 'GALLERY' under 'Sculpture' for more detailed photos.


Spring Trio

My two entries for the Members Merit Awards 2012 at the
Lake House Arts Centre   (left: Spring Trio; right: Crocus)

 

 

Training for Gordon Harris Art Stores

Tonight I did my first polymer clay training session for staff from four stores.