Wascally Wilma!

Never play poker with Wilma, since she has an ACE up her sleeve!
(Hey, that took me ALL day to figure out!)
Introducing the newest addition to the ArtWay Tools Line:
ACE Extruder

Before, if you just wanted the one inch barrel, you had to order the Extruder and then the one inch barrel attachment which would cost you $88 and you'd only get two disks.

Now, you can just get the one inch barrel and FIVE discs (your choice!) for only $68.00!! What a deal!

If that's not enough, for the Month of May, if you leave a comment here, you will be entered in a drawing to win a FREE ACE extruder! How cool is that! 



Let the games begin!

Cool Classes Coming!

May is looking to be a spectacular month for classes here at the ArtWay!  
(Just in time to hit the hubby up for a great Mother's Day Present!)
Tory Hughes will be doing TWO classes in May and for one of the classes, you get to decide!
Her first class (May 23 and 23th)  is Pietra Dura as only she can do it!  
Click Here for the Class Details or Click Here for her website info..

Her second class (May 25th and 26th)  is a choice between Hinged Pendants, Imitative Ivory or Asymmetry.

Click Here for the Class Details or Click Here for her website info..
This one you have to vote on, kind of like Polymer Idol!  So send either Tory or Wilma an email with your preference.

On May 17th, local bead artisan Paulette Baron is going to be teaching her Totally Twisted Pendant class!  I am quite excited to have her since she usually teaches this class at the Bead and Button shows!
(That, and I'm hopelessly addicted to seed beads!)
Click Here for the Class Details or Click Here for her website info..

Christine Norton will be teaching her yummy dichroic and PMC class also on the 17th.
Click Here for the Class Details or Click Here for her website info..

Cindy Beljan is teaching her fabulous Imitative Turquoise class on May 10th.  You will swear it is real turquoise!
Click Here for the Class Details

Last, but not least...
Bette Brody is teaching Part 1 of her Creating Paper Designs May 31st.  She is a paper goddess!
Click Here for the Class Details
Hope to see you there!

D.R.E.A.Ming!!

Just heard the latest news about the D.R.E.A.M machine...
It looks like it will be a June Baby!!!  The cost of the machine without the motor will be about $185.00.  It might seem like a lot, but bakeries pay thousands for similar machine!  
Of course, we are offering an introductory pre-order price of $160, so you are already saving $25!
This offer is good until the machines start rolling into the shop... (Yep, I crack myself up!)
Once they have some in stock, the price will be $185.00
So, act quick!  Go here and pre-order yours now!

Also, we re-vamped the front page of the store.  Please take a peek and let me know what you think!

It's Been Awhile!!

I've been busy trying to add new items to the website and there are LOTS of new goodies to behold.
First of all, you can now order Studio by Sculpey. 34 designer colors that bake to a suede finish.

If you are looking for some cool tools, check out the Ten Second Tools page. The new tool sets are up and you better snap the molding sheets since they are going to be discontinued.

For those that make bracelets, you HAVE to check out the new Angle Jig by ArtWay. You can make nested beads with ease! Each kit comes with a jig, bracelet blanks ready to use, and clamps to keep it all in place.


We'd love to hear from you! If you've made something great you want to show off, please e-mail it to us at webmistress@polymerclayexpress.com.
See ya next time!

YIKES!

Today the price of pasta machines went up. This is due to the exchange rate and manufacturing costs. The prices for the 150 is now $48.00 and for the 180 it's $58.00.

Fimo added some new colors - #61 - Violet, #77 - Chocolate. Terra Cotta used to be #77, but now it's #74.

Also, just a reminder that the Extruder prices will be going up December 1st... Hurry now and save!

If you haven't taken a peek at Clear Snap Mini Molding Mats, now's the time. There are 24 new ones!

Lots more goodies will be up in the following weeks, so keep a eye out....

CLASS NEWS:
Bette Brody's class, Let's Make Paper has been rescheduled from December 1st to January 19th, 2008.

Polymer Clay Express now has a Blog!

Hi There! We have had a Yahoo group, but in reality, it's a dormant group and there are so many other groups out there to learn from. However, this blog will serve as a place to learn about what's happening in the polymer clay world, as well as some really exciting stuff that's upcoming for us (and you!)

So, just wanted to say Welcome!

Here's the news so far.... Fimo 00 and Fimo 05 have been discontinued by the manufacturer due to EU regulations. We are not sure if they intend to reformulate. For you Doll makers, stock up on your bulk doll colors, because they are phasing those out!
As most of you know, we have developed an amazing extruder that has two sized barrels as well as over 200 disk shapes to choose from (and adding more all the time!) This has been Wilma's vision for several years and she is dedicated to making it the greatest tool in the world!

With all development, prototypes are made, some go on, some get phased out and some get scrapped. The acrylic barrel extruders are no longer being made and the aluminum barrels are being discontinued... So, if you want to upgrade to an aluminum barrel, now's the time to do it! Please remember that the acrylic/aluminum barrels will NOT fit on the metal barrel extruder.

Speaking of the metal barrel extruder (great segway...huh...) the prices will be increasing on December 1st. So, if you are thinking of a holiday gift, now's the time! However, we are not cruel and heartless... To make the price transition a bit easier, if you do wait until December to purchase, we will include a holiday disc of your choice with the order. At the moment, we have a Star of David or a Christmas Tree. However, we are working on new ones as well. If you have any ideas, feel free to comment! Last but not least, we are working on changing the website. So, please be a pit patient as we try and streamline and make it easier for you all to navigate. With over 2000 products, it's a big task!

Hey...you're still reading.... yippee!!! Here's your prize... Soon there will be a call for entries/challenge regarding the extruder... Keep checking back for details!