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2010 PMC Conference
If you have started thinking about your summer plans for 2010 do consider attending the 4th Bi-Annual International PMC Conference. It will be held for the third time at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. The PMC Guild has noted the good, the bad and the ugly evaluations of past conferences and has added several new events and opportunities for 2010. See all of the current information about the conference at www.pmc-conference.com. Another plan to consider is to join PMC Connection for three days of Pre-conference classes. Check out all of the information for classes at (Click Here) and then call (toll-free) 1-866-762-2529 or fax your registration to 972-329-9751. If you prefer to register online go to (Click Here) |
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Announcing the "Enameling Hotline" By Patsy Croft
Visit www.alohilanidesigns.com where you can ask a question about an enameling project you may be having some trouble with, or post a project that you are proud of. You can even upload an image of your work.
"I'm very excited to start discussing enamel jewelry making with all of you. I hope this will turn out to be a great resource for all of us as we share our ideas, challenges, solutions, and finally our finished jewelry."
Patsy Croft
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Febuary Projects |
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In an effort to bring added value to PMC123 clients and e-newsletter subscribers we offer two virtual classes each month. Currently the classes are in a “Step-by-step” format with text and photo images detailing each step along the way. One class is a fun, easy, relatively straight-forward class that is, I’ve found, appropriate for beginners. This is a completely FREE, downloadable class. The second virtual class typically is a bit more “meaty”, presents a project with a twist, or otherwise offers up a technique that is more advanced. This virtual class is a “Pay per view”, i.e. there is a fee to download.
Though all of the virtual classes are © by Sherry Fotopoulos, we hope you will use them not only for your own enjoyment but that you might add them to your personal repertoire of classes that you teach. Everyone has a slightly different take on any given project so you are invited to add your tweak and present any of the techniques. Should you wish to copy a download(s) for handouts, we ask only that you include credit where credit is due. This month’s offerings are: |
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Classes |
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Sherry has all of her 2010 classes (February through July!!) posted on www.pmc123.com. Take a look and register soon. Classes fill FAST!
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All classes held at Studio SFoto in San Antonio, TX, are limited to 6 students. |
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Friday - 19 Feb, 10am-5pm, Everyone Loves a Good Screw, Studio SFoto, San Antonio, TX
Sat & Sun - 20-21 Feb, 9am-5pm, PMCC Level 2 Certification, Studio SFoto, San Antonio, TX
Sat & Sun - 27-28 Feb, 9am-5pm, PMC & Granulation, Southwest School of Art & Craft, San Antonio, TX
Friday - 19 Mar, 10am-5pm, Granulation!, Studio SFoto, San Antonio, TX
Sat & Sun - 20-21 Mar, 9am-5pm, PMCC Level 3 Certification, Studio SFoto, San Antonio, TX
Friday - 9 April, 10am-5pm, Ori Box Pendant, Studio SFoto, San Antonio, TX
Sat & Sun - 10-11 April, 9am-5pm, PMCC Marketing/Teaching Workshop, Studio SFoto,
San Antonio, TX
Monday - 26 July, 9am-5pm, Everyone Loves a Good Screw, Pre-PMC Guild Conference class,
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Tuesday - 27 July, 9am-5pm, Custom Stamp Bracelet, Pre-PMC Guild Conference class, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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Featured Products of the Month |
Do you have these yet? |
Photopolymer Stamp Kit - Photopolymer Stamp DVD - Photopolymer Exposure Kit - Photopolymer Plate Material
Photopolymer Plate Material Assortment Pack **NEW** - Kiln Shelf Assortment Pack **NEW** - Liver of Sulfur Kit |
This month we will help you get set up for making your own custom stamps. You make the art, you make the logo stamps, you make the hallmark stamps, you make the custom stamps for your commissioning clients! Learn how with the complete Photopolymer Stamp Kit. It includes Mary Maynor’s DVD, the Exposure Kit, 24 sq. inches photopolymer plate material and written directions. Order your today!
Sale priced at $41.95 (Offer good thru 28 Feb 10) Retail $49.95
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We are also offering the Photopolymer Stamp DVD as a separate item. This is a good way to investigate the process and learn if it is for YOU! Get together with a couple of your metal clay pals for an afternoon of “private class” before you see just how much this technique can improve your sales.
Sale priced at $29.95 (Offer good thru 28 Feb 10) Retail $39.00
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For those of you who have already learned the process of photopolymer stamp making we have our Photopolymer Exposure Kit on sale this month. It includes the three-piece set of backing, foam and glass necessary to expose the photopolymer plate material, a non-detergent surgeons scrub brush for “developing” the plate and Sherry’s complete written directions for use during the day and for those times when you need a custom stamp when the sun is not shining! Order yours NOW!
Sale priced at $11.95 (Offer good thru 28 Feb 10) Retail $15.95
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Here’s your chance to order the Photopolymer Plate Material while it is on special. Our standard packs each contain 24 sq. inches of photopolymer plate material. They are available in three combinations, Unit A contains one piece that is 4” X 6”, Unit B contains two pieces that are 3” X 4”, and Unit C contains four pieces that are 2” X 3”. Any way you cut it (with regular scissors) this is your day to order and get started making those GREAT custom stamps. Order today!
Sale priced at $6.50 (Offer good thru 28 Feb 10) Retail $7.50 |
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For the first time PMC123 is offering a Photopolymer Plate Material Assortment Pack. It contains more square inches than the standard packs in many and several assorted sizes. Whether you need a square-ish piece, something long and narrow, or something just the right size for logo/hallmark stamps, it is in this versatile pack. Supplies are limited so order now!
Sale priced at $5.50 (Offer good thru 28 Feb 10) Retail $7.50 |
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Another brand new item from PMC123 is our Kiln Shelf Assortment Pack. While our standard kiln shelf is 7” X 7”, this pack contains more than that in pieces sized for use when you need special support, a tiny shelf during enameling, or pieces that will separate kiln shelves more than 1” during firing of multiple shelf loads. Supplies are limited. First come, first served.
Sale priced at $4.95 (Offer good thru 28 Feb 10) Retail $7.50 |
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We all realize that texture is more apparent when it is highlighted by contrast. The contrast is often created by the use of patina. Our Liver of Sulfur Patina Kit contains everything you need to produce stunning colors from pale gold through rich, deep, colorful blacks. It includes a handy-sized warming tray (that can also be used to dry metal clay pieces), a durable stainless steel, lidded (with handle) solution container, 5” Wilde tweezers, 12” brass dipping wire, and, of course, a one-ounce container of liver of Sulfur. Order yours TODAY!
Sale priced at $25.95 (Offer good thru 28 Feb 10) Retail $34.95 |
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