Quick Clicks  (Click on highlighted/ underlined areas for more information) We are working on a  NEW option for the FORUM - due to the unwanted SPAM that is being posted, we do not want to use the current method!  We will be posting a new FORUM that is protected from SPAM shortly! Thank you to all that visited the forum and watch for the new set up soon!  Thanks again! NEW!! SECURE ORDER FORM! Place your orders with the confidence!  Our order form is now secure and any info entered and submitted is sent over via a SAFE order form.  Mary's Newsletter Click here - ↑ Posted 11/15/2007 Click here for info on Mary's Certification Program     Upcoming Certifications: March 12 - 16th, 2008 Retailer/Wholesalers in Canada Exciting Happenings We now have  Canadian                       Retailers and Wholesalers                    (click for more details)   Click here to see "Old But Important" items that have been posted to the site but removed from the main page. Just FYI's mostly......but still important!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ A VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING B&B etchall PRODUCTS!! The B&B Company is conducting a certification regarding their line of products and I found out some really interesting information regarding the etching crème and liquid!!  I spent a weekend in Leduc, Alberta with Pat Monilaws who is one of my certified teachers and who is now a “master etcher”.  She sponsored my trip there, and I taught 3 days of classes for her students. While I was spending the weekend with her; we were discussing her time spent with Barb Bosler [the queen of etching!] I was telling her about some of the things I was experiencing with the product, and I was amazed at what Pat shared with me!!  I want to pass this on to all of you that use the product. I have no problem etching my glass circles at all. Whether using the dipping liquid or the crème; etching is easy and successful.  When I etch the china tiles that we get from the different companies, I have a problem with the etching not taking.  Etching the china plates that I get from the same company is not a problem, but the tiles are really stubborn!  I was telling Pat about this and she told me that the lead content in the tiles could be higher and that would make it harder to etch, but you can reactivate the etching crème by stirring it and exposing more air to it.  So, in other words, spread the crème over the tile, let it sit for 15 minutes, then take a spatula and stir over the surface to reactivate.  When using the etching liquid, remove the tile from the liquid, and re-dip into the container to etch a second time.  The air hitting the liquid and the surface will get things going again.  I now stir the etching crème before using it to add air to the contents. I hope this information is helpful for you!  It is amazing how we continue to learn as we experience!  Thanks to Pat; I feel better knowing that I was not doing something wrong with this wonderful product, and I now have a better understanding of how it works!  Email or call us if you have any questions!  Mary Click here to Meet the staff! and improved by geographic location " Certified Teachers " Teachers will be added upon completion of qualifications. *****Certified Teachers ONLY Website Click here. ***** This website is password protected! New "Moment With Mary" posted 03/28/2007 CMOT's For ACCESS contact Cindi for a User Name & password to the new CMOT's ONLY webpage.*****  Need a gift idea?  Mary Owens now offers GIFT CERTIFICATES!  Just add it to your order form, email or call the office and we will send you a beautiful Gift Certificate that you can give to that special someone.      *****LIBERTY MATTE SPRAY***** They're Here!!! "MOD" presents All new Instructional DVD videos (click on image)   Watch our site transform to its new appearance courtesy of  Ralph Owens & Cindi Stricklin in conjunction with A Creative Touch Web Design

My Seminar / Trade Shows Schedule Click on Date to go to MORE info 2007 (will be Updated as they are booked) Thanks for a wonderful 2007!  God Bless and Happy New Year! 2008 (will be Updated as they are booked) January 11 -- 12  The Color Wheel hosts 2 Day seminar   Enon, Ohio February 1 -- 3  Carol Adams Studio hosts 3 Day seminar   Bushnell, Florida February 8 -- 10  Certified Teacher Reunion @ Carol Adams Studio   Bushnell, Florida February 15 -- 17  Lori Baetz hosts 3 Day seminar   East Lansing, Michigan March 12 -- 16  CERTIFICATION PROGRAM held in Buffalo,  NY March 22  Flower City Decorative Artists Chapter host seminar in Rochester, NY April 5 -- 6  Brighton Brush Benders Chapter host seminar in Brighton, Mi April  9 -- 13  Coast to Coast Painting Convention Mississauga, ONT Canada April  16 -- 20  MAD Painting Convention Pocono's, PA April  26 -- 27  Artists With Heart Chapter Humble, TX May 6 -- 10  5 Day Intensive Study with Mary Owens Buffalo, NY May 16 -- 18  Its Bloomin Time Courtney, B.C. Canada May 26 -- 31  SDP Convention Tampa, Florida June 13 -- 15  Certified Teachers Reunion  Brantford, Ont June 20 -- 22  Its Just Paint   Brantford, Ont June 28 -- 29  Four Seasons Art Studio Croswell,  MI July 22 -- 26  Artist Expo Convention Houston, Texas August 13 -- 17  HOOT Convention Columbus, Ohio   Click here - Mary Owens Designs Seminar/Travel Pictures!! Click on title for FREEBIE Patterns!!!!   Thistle Visitor Winter Plate      Pattern Packets Released 10/25/2007 Click on title to view:  posted to view!! 1E Autumn Charm 44A Vintage Collection 28E Let It Snow 40D Snowy Trail 10A "Cheep" Housing   etchall Products Koh-I-Noor Pens  Caring for your Pens Click on the Bottle of FW for info on making the Switch ***"Penny & Hunny Bear" Patch of Heaven" ***Click here to see more pictures of Penny & Hunny Bear  in the office*** "Sun bathing Beauties"