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Why I Enter the Bits and Pieces Challenge

Why I Enter the Bits and Pieces Challenge

Oct 25, 2021 | Challenges, Guest Blog

Anca Crahmaliuc from Romania is one of the artists who regularly enters our just-for-fun monthly Bits and Pieces challenges in the public Metal Clay Fun with AMCAW Facebook group. There are no prizes for this challenge but the artists who enter something always get...
My 50 Year Story of Overnight Success!

My 50 Year Story of Overnight Success!

Aug 13, 2021 | Guest Blog

This year I hit my half-century mark and so far, I’ve had three ‘careers’ in my life. My first was in sales and I sold everything from advertising copy, to packaging materials (I know far too much about the technical details of cardboard boxes) to smart cars. I learnt...
The Challenge of the Steampunk Heart

The Challenge of the Steampunk Heart

Jul 10, 2021 | Guest Blog, Challenges

Have you ever thought about entering a challenge and wondered how other artists approach a design challenge? Annemarie Klappe shares what inspired her, and how she approached designing her entry for a recent Bits and Pieces Challenge. Her winning piece evolved during...
Learn How To Edit Your Photos like a Pro

Learn How To Edit Your Photos like a Pro

Dec 26, 2020 | Guest Blog, Photography

Photo editing can be a contentious subject, you will find those who think editing is cheating. When it comes to photos of your products, editing them to make the photos show your product off better is not a bad thing! Spending a little time to make your photos look...
Top 5 tools for taking great photos on a budget

Top 5 tools for taking great photos on a budget

Dec 26, 2020 | Guest Blog, Photography

Getting great photos of your work is totally achievable by anyone, yes I do mean anyone! With my top 5 essential tools to help, you’ll be photographing everything like a star and nope it’s not going to break the bank.   1.  Light tent – $20 If you only...