asimpleknead
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Announcement
A heartfelt Thank You to all my wonderful buyers!
Welcome! In my shop, you will enjoy discovering one of a kind, quirky, original hand kneaded polymer clay pendants, primitive bird and animal figurines and ornaments, found object wire wrapped jewelry, unique ring and trinket dishes! Many of my items are one of a kind, so I recommend not waiting too long to purchase something that catches your eye.
Feel free to visit my sister shop for original nature inspired designs and photography on home décor and apparel, fine art wall art: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/artbyjocelyn
DEMO VIDEO TO VIEW: for a 3.5 minute demo video on my mini wall dishes and vase concept and mounting, please cut and paste my safe Youtube video URL in a browser field: https://youtu.be/iGxGUOXAliE
Announcement
A heartfelt Thank You to all my wonderful buyers!
Welcome! In my shop, you will enjoy discovering one of a kind, quirky, original hand kneaded polymer clay pendants, primitive bird and animal figurines and ornaments, found object wire wrapped jewelry, unique ring and trinket dishes! Many of my items are one of a kind, so I recommend not waiting too long to purchase something that catches your eye.
Feel free to visit my sister shop for original nature inspired designs and photography on home décor and apparel, fine art wall art: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/artbyjocelyn
DEMO VIDEO TO VIEW: for a 3.5 minute demo video on my mini wall dishes and vase concept and mounting, please cut and paste my safe Youtube video URL in a browser field: https://youtu.be/iGxGUOXAliE
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Leigh on Jul 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese custom dogs are great, the recipients LOVED them. Thank you so much!
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Christina on Jun 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe pool table was uniquely made. All questions were answered immediately. The designer even gave suggestions to help create an even better solution to my ideas. When the product was completed she sent photos and help track the package to make sure it arrived on time. My Husband loved the ring holder and can’t stop mentioning how thoughtful of a gift. I was completely satisfied with the pool table and am thankful to her.
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nniicolee on May 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo pretty. Bought this for my friend who recently got engaged and loves butterflies. It’s a little pricey but I know it’s handmade and I’m ok spending a little more to support small business, especially when it’s so beautiful. ❤️
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Cheryl on Apr 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsTheses owl are so well made. They are much prettier than the picture. I love them.
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Karen on Mar 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWonderful transaction. Buy with confidence from this talented Etsy artist.
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Karen on Mar 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing piece. This is what Etsy is all about. A place for true artists. Thank you!
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Franki on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are just adorable! They arrived quickly and just as shown.
Updates
About asimpleknead
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My work space,
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the blow drying stage of making my paper upper body form for displaying my polymer clay necklaces with
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some of my materials and stages of past creations
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Making of one of my polymer clay primitive style birds. In this instance, it was my swan with babies piece.
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My kids in 1998 :-) shortly before I discovered polymer clay
Hand Sculpted Polymer Clay Birds, Animals, Jewelry and Gifts
MY CREATIVE THEMES: The weird, wired, and whimsical abound in my designs! The concepts behind my creations tend to run along the industrial, primitive, grunge, brut, and naïve in influence. Nature plays a huge roll in my photography so it is of no surprise that natural, organic, free form, simple, natural sculpted shapes are the drive behind my clay designs.
The little birds and animals I create, will always have a sweet, primitive yet artisan style. My jewelry will speak to your quirky side, is unusual, and is always comment evoking. Wear it casually or wear it to work!
MY MATERIALS: The polymer clay items found in my shop are all born from my own concepts and are created using only artist quality clay, embellishments, and sealers. I am fond of the industrial theme and use many pieces of stainless steel hardware as well as scrap book craft metal pieces, and unusual metal items in my clay designs.
MY BACK STORY: I began working in polymer clay in the early 90s, when my kids were little, making funky industrial materials influenced jewelry (some of which I still wear), and using interference metallic powders on the clay designs then baking and clear coating. I sold them in person to co-workers, friends and family.
In about 2006, being an avid pool player playing in the CPA league in Durham Region, Ontario, an idea came to me. I could not find good coloured and numbered pool ball beads or charms that suited my idea, so I began tediously hand making them while my husband drilled the tiny holes for me in the cured beads. Born were my pool ball related anklets, after which I moved into creating pool player themed pendants and funky linked figure pendants, which I successfully sold through the popular auction site called eBay. Now you are able to find them exclusively in my Etsy shop!
Thank you and please feel free to reach out with queries or requests.
MY PERSONAL ARTWORK GALLERY
artworkbyjocelyn.com
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM
instagram.com/jossiembpolymerclay/ (business)
instagram.com/jossiemb/ (personal)
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER
twitter.com/JBNaturalDesign
MY ZAZZLE SHOP
zazzle.com/artbyjocelyn
Shop members
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Jocelyn Ball
Owner
Owner of asimpleknead, creator of polymer clay billiard themed jewellery, unusual and natural themed whimsical pendants, whimsical creatures, etc. Shop ARTBYJOCELYN for fine art photography prints, digital downloads, and a custom pet cat portrait.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
I don't accept exchanges
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
I am able to accept personalized or custom orders, but am unable to offer refunds on either. Cancellations are accepted only if requested within a 12 hour period after ordering.
Sizing details
My sizes are described as accurate as possible. Questions are always welcome. Lengths of necklaces can be altered upon request, upon purchasing, in most cases.
Care instructions
Polymer clay is not harmed by water, but some of the finishes and clear coats, as well as the metal pieces and cords can be, over time. It is recommended that cleaning solutions are not used, clay pieces are not worn into hot tubs, pools, lakes or oceans, and not worn in the shower. It is recommended not to sleep with any piece on either.
Gift wrapping and packaging
I am happy to gift wrap, or add personal notes, if requested, within reason. Sorry, I will not send anything anonymously from a buyer to their recipient, upon receiving such requests, under any circumstances.
Wholesale availability
Wholesale is not really a possibility for my pieces, as most are one of a kind, and some of my supplies are antique, upcycled, and limited.
Is My Jewellery or are My Clay Pieces Safe for Children?
My jewellery and accessories are not for children at all, and are not listed in Children's categories. My clay figurines are not toys in any way, they are decorative pieces that should be displayed well out of the reach of babies and children.
Why is My Shipping Expensive?
I ship your purchase tracked and insured. I only charge what it costs me to ship from Canada to your location so that your package is shipped safely to you. It is $16.00+ Canadian minimum, to ship tracked small packages to US addresses. So, as you can work out yourself, my shipping is generally undercharged. Shipping tracked to the UK is super pricey now.
I do not charge extra for handling or packing materials, and I make no profit at all on the shipping I charge.