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Stacking your bisque with fun and funky art

Learn how to create a Fun and Funky Dracula by stacking different bisque shapes. Once you learn how to “stack bisque” the possibilities are truly endless and the end results are really a “WOW” for your studio and your customers! You will learn how to stack, what tools and supplies are needed and how to fire a “stacked” piece for excellent results. This video will show you how to use your existing inventory of bisque in a truly unique way. The finished results are an excellent “show stopper” for your display windows, advertisements and to keep customers coming back for more!

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Fun & Funky, Advanced Bisque Stacking with Arlene Smith

Arlene Smith will be presenting another webinar on Fun and Funky Art, but this time we will be "TAKING IT UP A NOTCH" Arlene will show you how to create a table fountain. She will discuss the do's and don't, how to pick pieces, how to drill them, what kind of pump you need and how to assemble. For you studio owners, she will talk about how to package and sell these fountains, which will not only increase your bisque sales, but will help you sell additional items to go along with the project. She will give you tips for all types of events for the upcoming holidays and customer bases. If you are in the finished ware business, here is another great way to have the one of a kind, unique piece that your customers can only get from you

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Fun & Funky Art Kids Style with Arlene Smith

Arlene included several projects that have kids in mind. This video was a great way for you to increase sales, because it's like potato chips you can't have just one. These also make great gifts for friends, family or even teachers. Just think how proud Grandma and Grandpa will be when they receive a special gift make by the apple of their eye. Your kids will find that being an artist is not difficult, it's easy and fun, and the next thing you know they are back for more. Arlene also shows you how to create this lighted pumpkin piece using several pieces of bisque. When completed this piece can be use as a night light in your kids room or can light up your window. Your kids friends will be so impressed they will want to create their own light up decoration for Halloween. Just one more way to get their friends in your studio. Don't miss out on this video its full of tips, techniques and projects too.

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Fun and Funk Art-Birdbath with Arlene Smith

Arlene is back again with another Fun and Funky webinar, but this time it is strictly for the BIRDS. Arlene has created a 3 ½' birdbath that is a planter on the bottom and a fountain on the top. She will show you how to paint a picket fence, make a wine cooler look like a log and of course how to decorate the birdhouse too. Arlene knows is you are a studio owner this piece will sell lots of bisque as it contains 10 pieces and a water pump too. Great way to increase sales, plus it will look wonderful in our studio or window to attract customers. If you just like to create for you own benefit, was a great piece for your garden our yard, your neighbors will be envious and the birds will love you. Plan to join Arlene for some great tips, techniques and lots of fun.

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Fun and Funky -Herb Garden-Freddie The Farmer with Arlene Smith

This time Arlene will show you how to create you very own unique Herb Garden. One that will be the talk of your neighbor. During the evening Arlene will talk about selecting pieces, preparing pieces and she will walk you through how to decorated each individual section. She will also talk about how to assemble when finished. This project utilizes 8 pieces of bisque, so if you are a store front, another great way to sell lots of bisque. She will also talk about how you need to price a project like this if you are a shop owner. If you are a hobbyist or someone who sells finished way, you will be the envy of your customers or neighbors.

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