Author Archives: John Harsdorf

Featured Artists, Gourds Gone Wild!, Miniatures and Sculpting

Cara Bevan – Life-like and whimsical animal sculptures

Posted on by John Harsdorf
21
Nov
Cara Bevan is a professional artist who's been painting and sculpting since 2007. Growing up on a rescue farm and nature preserve in Trinity, NC, Cara developed a deep respect for animals and nature. With her experiences from their animal friends and family, she gained a desire to share the importance, beauty, and whimsy of...
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Make it Artsy Series

Make it Artsy 700 Series

Posted on by John Harsdorf
21
Nov
Make It Artsy 700 series is in full swing and we have some fantastic episodes to share with you using Apoxie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=limcL32YhTs Cat Kerr uses Apoxie Sculpt to make journal book covers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kH2jrPjHeI Cat Kerr is making bangles using Apoxie Sculpt & some press molds to make these stylish designs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBXEFmTyzNc Customizing planters with Apoxie...
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Workshops/Classes

Aves now Offering Local Twin Cities Metro Area Classes through Cheers Pablo in Hudson Wi

Posted on by John Harsdorf
30
Oct
SteamPunk Dragon Boxes November 17th 1:00pm - 3:30 pm Location: Cheers Pablo In Hudson WI, ages 17 & up $75/box Click here to Sign up!  - You will be making a fantasy dragon box with air dry epoxy clay! Converting an old cigar box with Apoxie Sculpt, into a dragon! (mosaics fans will love this...
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Make it Artsy Series, Tutorials, Videos

Step-by-step Instructions for Serving Trays

Posted on by John Harsdorf
29
Aug
GoodWill finds are the BEST for up-cycled art! Check out these picture frames that are repurposed with  Apoxie Sculpt as gorgeous serving trays!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj2p-FpAcFc A favorite frame becomes a beautiful serving tray with Aves Resident artist Erin Gerlach. This really unique project re-purposes wood picture frames and makes them a completely functional one of a...
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Fine Scale, Make it Artsy Series

Make it Artsy with Michael deMeng

Posted on by John Harsdorf
18
Jul
Michael deMeng has a Day of the Dead inspired project using Apoxie Clay & figurines. You can make any type of custom cake topper or alter a figure using Apoxie and Michael makes that look easy! Get ready to use your imagination and learn some new techniques  ...... As Seen On Make It Artsy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v36jvBlv2sQ Pick up your Apoxie...
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Repairs and Restoration

John Deere Lawn Mower Hood Repair with Fixit!

Posted on by John Harsdorf
02
Jul
The old brittle plastic of this John Deere lawn mower was severely cracked when it's reckless owner drove it headlong into a tree (the tree is fine). We combined Fixit and Apoxie Paste with pre-mixed John Deere green paint to create a strong and flexible bonding agent to hold the hood together - while handling...
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Make it Artsy Series, Tutorials

Make it Artsy 600 Series Sneak Peek!

Posted on by John Harsdorf
18
Apr
Aves® resident artist Erin Gerlach is coming to a TV near you on the PBS show Make it Artsy!  Get a FREE up-close, personal lesson using Apoxie® Sculpt in your own home. See below for Sneak peeks of these projects! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXlXAS5c1AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9FbEJdVVmw  
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Videos

Apoxie Paste vs FIXIT Paste

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SObxffrFSs4 This is a comparison video of Aves Apoxie Paste vs Aves FIXIT Paste and why you might use one over the other. If you are familiar with Aves Apoxie Sculpt or Aves FIXIT these Pastes are the stir-able, brush-able, trowel-able versions of the modeling compounds! Happy Sculpting everyone!! Don't forget the Aves Safety Solvent...
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