I have several books that would be good for beginners. I can’t think offhand whether I have any books that specifically show covering a wine glass stem with clay, but I know I’ve seen it done before. I’ll have to look. In the meantime, here are a few suggestions:

• “The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques” is a brand new book with several techniques covered
• My favorite, “Polymer Clay Creative Traditions”, which is not aimed at beginners specifically, but is packed full of information
• “Polymer Clay for the First Time” is a good beginner book
• How about a video? Donna Kato has a very empowering manner about her – when she teaches something, you really feel like you can do it, too. Introduction to Polymer Clays is very good, as is everything else she has ever done.

Hope this helps!

I saw the blinkie but I didn’t take it, since you haven’t featured me. Or, did you and I missed it???

Re: your precious visitor & allergies. I have had cats for years & no allergies, but something about my short-haired white cat sets me off. Maybe N isn’t allergic to *all* cats, would he let you test drive one? My long hair maine coon looking cat doesn’t bother me at all. Just my 2 cents… (sorry Neil)

Re: shopping with kids. Yep, I’d sooner shove chopsticks under my fingernails than take them shopping. But sometimes C just has to have a winter coat since the low the next morning would be in the 30′s. ohhh the memory of that shopping trip on Tuesday, ohhh the humanity. I thought child protective services would be on me after I threatened to smack one of them w/ a coat hanger in the dressing room.
But I do love costumes on clearance as mine play dress-up all the time. Good score!

Re: organizational initiative. Do you have anything to share? I tried following your flylady daily challenges, but since I haven’t had time to even check your blog, needless to say I haven’t looked at the challenges either.

Re: upside down patterns. I proudly own an apron w/ an upside down pattern. Trust me, no one has noticed (mostly anyone that sees me in the apron working in the kitchen are amazed that I am working in the kitchen, lol).

Finally, I haven’t checked your store but do you have a “clay for dummies” book? I am still intriged by putting clay on wine glass stems. [side note -I have decided to wait for the sewing machine as a Christmas gift so needing to move on to another craft, lol]. I even ventured into the clay aisle at Michael’s….. somebody stop me! Especially since my scapbooking crap is spread all over the LR right now, waiting for me to work on it or pack it up. Ahhh, the allure of a new creative form, clay!

Love you & your blog!

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