Best of the Blogs, Summer 2010

Emma Baird and Louise Hunter
by Lori Phillips

I am devoting this Best of Blog segment to our international readers. When this magazine started , we  began to notice how many of our subscribers lived throughout the world, we think  it is incredible!  Metal clay has taken the world by storm!  It’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all…… now I can’t get that song out of my head!

Emma Baird, is an extremely talented metal clay and lampworking artist, that has a very sweet blog, telling the world what is happening across the Pond, in Scotland.  She does not post very often but, what she does post is great!  In April, she explained to her readers how the bead shop she teaches in had just moved. She posted some fabulous pictures of ”The Little Bead Shop” and their new location looks perfect! Good Luck to all of you in your newest endeavor!

I enjoy going through her archives because you are never quite sure what you are going to find. In December of 2009, I came across a tutorial Emma had put together for a Faux Bone Bangle. I thought it was well put together and I am looking forward to attempting it. Emma, can I talk you into more tutorials on your blog?

http://emmabaird.wordpress.com

Louise Hunter is the blogger for Peculiar Forest. She apparently just moved to France not too long ago, from the UK. I’m so jealous! Louise plays very, very well with polymer clay and metal clays. I think a new clayer would find her metal clay work inspiring and not intimidating. Some metal clay artists have beautiful ,yet complicated pieces, sometimes leaving a new artist feeling inadequate. (Me!) There is absolutely nothing wrong with that for the more experienced clayers!

However, Louise’s pieces have a feeling of ease and simplicity and I feel seeing her pieces will be encouraging to newbies. This same ease translates to her blog as well , giving the readers an enjoyable journey. Take your time and read her older postings for tidbits of knowledge.
OOOh, don’t miss out on her fabulous polymer clay cake toppers, they are the cutest toppers I have ever seen!

http://peculiarforest.blogspot.com

Always make the time to go through the Archives of any blog you visit. You will find hours of enjoyment. As I have found through my journeys, you never know what nugget of wisdom will be given to you free of charge!  P.S. do remember get up and stretch! It’s good for your brain and your bottom!

Happy Blogging, Lori