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Thursday, January 29, 2015

2015 Is Underway!


I took a reprieve over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. 
Hoping everyone had a memorable Thanksgiving, a beautiful Christmas, and a Safe and Happy New Year!! 
2015 is now well underway as we are prepping for the Super Bowl this weekend and Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching!  
 
I do believe time speeds up as we get older.  [sigh]  BUT I digress...
 
I am offering a discount in honor of Valentine's Day in my Etsy shoppe at ClayBeaute.Etsy.com

Take 15% OFF your purchase using VALENTINE15 in the shopping cart now thru February 8th and give a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted, unique gift to your Valentine.
 
 Share The Love!
 
Feminine and Masculine Gifts
Shock Absorber Pens - Masculine Pens
Ladies' Pens


Cuff Bracelets & Sets


Razor Set

Bolt Action Pens
Cuff Links

Desk Sets


 
Earrings
And Teen Gifts:
Charms/Pendants & Rings
Hair Pins
Perfume Pen
 



 I hope you are having an awesome start to this new year and are staying warm out there! 



Monday, June 9, 2014

CAPTION CONTEST - LAST CHANCE

DON'T FORGET!! 
The Best Caption Wins!!

click here: 


Photo to be captioned...

Click here for details on how to enter...  http://claybeaute.blogspot.com/2014/05/enter-to-win.html

Rollerball option available.  

Prize will be a chrome Virage pen (fountain or rollerball) custom made in clay color choice of winner, not exact pen shown.  Photo for visual example only.



Thursday, May 29, 2014

ENTER TO WIN!

CAPTION CONTEST 
Caption the photo below and you could win!

Enter Now Through June 10th

If your caption wins, a hand-crafted polymer clay, chrome Virage Fountain Pen or Virage Rollerball pen (your choice) in your choice of clay color(s) will be custom-made just for you!


Threaded cap screws on to close or posts to end of pen while in use. 

Enter Now Through June 10th


Rollerball pen tip shown here as Fountain Pen is shown in other photos.
The two pen styles are identical except for the pen tip.

TO ENTER: Use the contact form in the left navigation to provide the following info:
  1. First & Last Name
  2. E-mail Address
  3. Your Age (in the message field: Age: ##)
  4. "Your Caption" (in the message field)


Enter Now Through June 10th! 

Participants must be 18 and a US resident to enter.  
All valid & qualified entries will be included in the judging.  One grand prize winner will be chosen and contacted via the email address provided in the entry.  All entries must be received prior to 11:59 pm (CST) on June 10, 2014.  Full contest rules posted below.

Note:  Exact pen shown is not available.  Images shown for visual purposes only.  Custom-made pen awarded to winner will not be the specific pen shown, but will be a custom-made pen per winner's pen style & clay color choices. Profile of clay components will not necessarily be contoured as shown in the photosClayBeauté reserves artistic rights when producing made-to-order or custom order requests.


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CONTEST RULES:  
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

The “Caption & Win a Custom Pen” Contest is sponsored by ClayBeaute.Etsy.com (“Sponsor”). This contest is governed by these official rules (“Official Rules”). By participating in the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the contest, as determined by Sponsor and its agents, are final in all respects. The contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or its partners or application developers. You are providing your information to the owner or operator of this Facebook page and not to Facebook or any of its partners or application developers.

ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is open to legal residents of the United States, where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have Internet access and a valid e-mail account prior to the beginning of the contest period. Sponsor has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.

CONTEST PERIOD
The contest begins at May 29, 2014 3:00 pm CST and ends at June 10, 2014, 11:59 pm CST. (“Contest Period”).  All entries (submissions) must be received during the contest period. Sponsor reserves the right to extend or shorten the contest at their sole discretion.

HOW TO ENTER
You can enter the contest via ClayBeaute.Blogspot.com. You can find the post with info & instructions on the Sponsor’s Blog.  Entrants must fill out all required fields on the contact form to participate in the contest. After submitting the required information on the contact/entry form, the entrant will receive one (1) entry into the drawing.  Multiple entries from one participant are allowed.

WINNER SELECTION
All eligible entries received during the contest period will be gathered into a database at the end of the contest period.  All submissions will be included in judging and a winner will be chosen.

The winner will be notified on or about June 15, 2014. Notification, request for pen style choice and clay color choices, & instructions for prize will be sent to the e-mail address supplied on the potential prize winner’s entry form. Each entrant is responsible for monitoring his/her e-mail account for prize notification and receipt or other communications related to this contest. If a potential prize winner cannot be reached by Sponsor Administrator within fifteen (15) days, using the contact information provided at the time of entry, or if the prize is returned as undeliverable, that potential prize winner shall forfeit the prize. Upon the request of the Sponsor Administrator, the potential winner may be required to return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release and Prize Acceptance Form and IRS W-9 form. If a potential winner fails to comply with these official rules, that potential winner will be disqualified. Prizes may not be awarded if an insufficient number of eligible entries are received.

PRIZES:
GRAND PRIZE: "One custom-made chrome pen (style chosen by winner -- fountain pen or rollerball pen) hand-crafted in polymer clay with the winner's clay color choice shipped in a fabric pen sleeve via USPS 1st Class Mail insured to mailing address to be provided by winner."  Maximum value is $48.
Once winner's choices regarding pen style and clay color are received by contest administrator, completion (custom-made) and delivery of the prize may take up to 6 weeks.  

Terms and conditions may apply. Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically listed as part of a prize in these Official Rules and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt and use of all or any portion of the awarded prize are solely the responsibility of the respective prize winner. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. Further, submitting an entry constitutes entrant's approval to receive e-mails from ClayBeauté. You may unsubscribe from e-mails at any time.


ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
Prize is non-transferable. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. Sponsor and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives are not responsible for any typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of the contest, including, but not limited to, errors in any printing or posting or these Official Rules, the selection and announcement of any winner, or the distribution of any prize. Any attempt to damage the content or operation of this contest is unlawful and subject to possible legal action by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend or amend the contest, without notice, and for any reason, including, without limitation, if Sponsor determines that the contest cannot be conducted as planned or should a virus, bug, tampering or unauthorized intervention, technical failure or other cause beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the contest. In the event any tampering or unauthorized intervention may have occurred, Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect entries at issue. Sponsor and its respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, agents, and representatives, and any telephone network or service providers, are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human error, technical malfunction, lost or delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, line failure or malfunction of any telephone network, computer equipment or software, the inability to access any website or online service or any other error, human or otherwise.

INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR AND ITS PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, THE FACEBOOK PLATFORM, ADMINISTRATOR, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR INJURY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THAT ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST AND THE ACCEPTANCE, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE THAT MAY BE WON. SPONSOR AND ITS PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION, FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRIZE. SPONSOR AND ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM RESULTING FROM ACCESS TO OR THE DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION OR MATERIALS CONNECTED WITH THE CONTEST.

PUBLICITY
By participating, each entrant grants Sponsor permission to use his/her name, likeness or comments for publicity purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.

CONTEST SPONSORS
This contest is sponsored by:
ClayBeauté
Any questions regarding this contest should be directed to "Caption Contest" at ClayBeaute@gmail.com.





Thursday, May 15, 2014

Another Style of Bolt Action Pen...

Introducing the Bolt Action Tec Pen 
(A Great Father's Day or Graduation Gift!)

Here you get the "coolness" of the bolt action click mechanism in a techie style pen. 
This chrome Tec Pen has a soft touch stylus on the end.

Pen without the stylus is available as well upon request.

This pen is available in
  • chrome (shown)
  • 24K
  • antique brass
  • gun metal
 Bolt Action Detail
 Clip and Stylus Tip Detail featuring small screws for a technical look.

This pen was created in a black, gray, and white clay pattern layering each color then slicing the clay  and stacking the sections in a different direction and then rolling into a new clay sheet.

In a blue velveteen presentation box.  

This is a pen with more girth than a slimline.



Friday, April 18, 2014

Easter / Civil War Pen

Can you believe Easter is here?  After such a long and cold Winter for most, it's about time, I say.  Having said that, the winter months are when I always hope to get so much creating done...which didn't exactly happen this year.   I had hoped to get more acquainted with the metal clays and  have a plethora of pens and other items completed in polymer.  Oh well...best laid plans, I suppose.

We had a beautiful weekend weather-wise here last weekend, then it turned cooler again this week.  So, I have a little more studio time left with out having the "cabin fever!"  (Which will go away when it turns hot and humid 'round here! )

I do have a photo or two I can share, however.  I have made a new pen that I haven't made before...the Civil War Pen.  This is a great pen for history buffs, in particular Civil War buffs, or any gun enthusiast.  The cap and tip of the pen are actual size replicas of 2 bullets used in the Civil War and the clip is a replica (not actual size, of course!) of the 1861 Springfield Musket used as well.  This is a pen with a larger girth, bu isn't too long, so it's balanced nicely.  (Would be good for those who have trouble gripping thinner pens, too.)

You can read more about the pen design here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/185006443/civil-war-replica-ball-point-twist-pen?ref=shop_home_active_1

This one was made in black and copper clay with black enameled metal components.  The components are also available in

  • antique brass (I should have some of these completed soon)
  • antique copper
  • gun metal
  • chrome
  • satin chrome. 

I'm thinking of making one in a stars & stripes pattern, too.  It is, afterall, American History!
This would be a really great Father's Day gift, too.







Thursday, January 9, 2014

Pink Ribbon

 Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Pens
Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Pens

24K Gold with an enameled pink ribbon...

Or Chrome with a pink crystal ribbon.

The gold pen has a band engraved with 2013, but can be changed to a plain, un-engraved band.
A loved one's initials can also be engraved in the clay (custom order).

The crystal clip is also available in 24K gold with clear crystals.
These clips can also be put in a comfort pen -- slightly thicker at the center band, but otherwise the same size as these Slimlines.   Some prefer a thicker pen to a more slender pen.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Actual Fired Bullet Cartridge Pens

THIS YEAR'S CONVERSATION PIECE...

The brass shell that is ejected from a gun 
when the bullet is fired is now a PEN! 


The Mini -- a .30 caliber shell:




...and the Big Boy...a .50 Caliber (Machine Gun) shell:


You can see where the hammer hit the shell when it was fired (center fired bullet) 
and the size with the quarter reference.



The brass shell is not polished...it is left as is after firing and the clay component
replaces the area where the bullet was.

The pen twists at the band between the shell and the clay component.
The mini .30 caliber features a rose gold tip and takes mini ink refills
and the .50 caliber features a 24K gold tip and takes Cross(TM) style refills.

Love these!  
Great gift for the hunter, outdoorsman, gun enthusiast, marksman, military personnel, 
Defender of the 2nd Amendment, etc.
(I may keep the purple one!)



Thursday, August 1, 2013

Black Titanium & Gun Metal

As I referred to the Black TN (titanium) finish matching the gun metal finish nicely in a previous post, I thought I would share these photos. 

This is a  Black Titanium Slimline (see the insignia on the clip) with a gun metal stylus tip added.  
The clay is a simple red and black semi-mix.  The titanium is very durable, but the tip is not available in the same finish.  Adding a tip in the gun metal allows this nicely finished pen to also be made 
as a very handy stylus.  
This pen was made for one of my husband's co-workers...he's putting the titanium finish to the test!



Monday, July 22, 2013

STYLUS TIP INK PEN


I really like the new double-duty stylus tip ink pens.  
I think they are just so darned handy!  
This is one I made for a customer in the red glitter clay with the gun metal finish.  I think it looks quite sleek!  (I think it would have looked better with the red stylus tip on the end, but she wanted the black -- and the colored tip does add an extra cost.)

This is a slimline pen.  This pen also comes in Black Titanium (TN), however the stylus tip does not.  
Having said that, the finishes are identical in tone and the gun metal stylus tip looks quite at home on the titanium finish pen.  




Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The New FAVORITE!


My New FAVORITE Pen!
This is the Nouveau Sceptre Ball Point Pen designed by David Broadwell.

I made this pen for a customer and it is a beautiful pen...the photos do not do it justice!
This particular pen is finished in 22K Gold & Rhodium and the blue mix of clay looks so pretty with both finishes.  I am planning to make one for myself - but in a different clay color.  
This pen also comes in a 22K Gold & Black TN (titanium) finish.
It is a twist pen (twists at the end cap) and uses Parker-style refills.  You can definitely tell there is a pen in your hand (it weighs in more than the plastic bic), but it is balanced nicely.



Monday, May 20, 2013

Finishes

I have tested and used a number of different glossy finishes looking for the "miracle" product to use forever more!   Not sure I've found that product...at least for every project and item, anyway.

Sculpey Gloss (also available in Satin finish) is a good product, but pretty expensive compared to other products that can be used with PC.

Studio gloss (by Sculpey I believe) is very hard to find now.  I don't know if it's been discontinued or if retailers in my local area have simply stopped carrying it.  It was probably my favorite. (I'm sure that's why I cannot find it anymore! LOL).  It can be heat set/dried in the oven and was made for use with clay.

Minwax PolyAcrylic is an inexpensive product that can be used on PC.  It is fairly thin, thinner than Sculpey, and can be brushed on.  I recommend a number of coats as it is not very thick.

Future floor polish (now Pledge with Future in it) is also a product that works well with PC. It is extremely thin, so a number of coats are required.  And it smells better than the others.  It cleans up well, like the Minwax and Sculpey, with water and soap.

Both the Minwax can and Future bottle will last a very long time for about $8 or so. Minwax can be purchased at the local hardware/Lowe's/Home Depot type stores.  The  Pledge with Future in it can be purchased at your grocery store/Walmart.   The Sculpey gloss is approx, $4 for a very small jar.  Sculpey also will not last very long after it has been opened and about half is used. Once air gets into the jar, it gets thick and cannot be used. I like the Sculpey product for use with the clay, but it cannot be heat set in the oven as the others can.
There are a couple other  products that have been discussed by other clayers as being good for clay.  I have not yet tried them, however.

I am attempting to perfect my sanding technique and buffing tools so as to not need a gloss finish applied after curing.  I've come close, but am not yet finished experimenting yet.  I don't expect this will be the ideal method for everything I do, but am hoping this will be the new way to get a high gloss sheen on my pen barrels.

If anyone has any suggestions or tips, I am open to hearing them.  Or if you have any questions about the finishes I've used, feel free to ask.

This is a pen I made (and am using myself as a "test" piece) that does not have a gloss coat applied.  It has been sanded and buffed.  However, it was buffed with a material that didn't hold up well at the high speed, so back to the drawing board.
 This is a pendant (used from the same clay) that was sanded & buffed as well. It also does not have a gloss finish applied to the clay.  Looks pretty good, but I'd like a bit more of a glass-like shine.
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