Ultra Fun

by Cynthia Tinapple on June 15, 2007 · 11 comments

With an impeccable palette Bettina Welker takes the simplest polymer clay techniques (like this single slab of pattern looped over to form a pendant) and turns them into very appealing pieces. Her graphic arts background shines through her work.

Her Ultra Light beads become ultra fashionable orbs glued onto memory wire.

While Bettina’s site is nicely designed and inviting, it’s her Flickr site that best showcases her art. And as a bonus, you get a glimpse of her studio setup. Have an ultra fun weekend.

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Bettina June 15, 2007 at 5:56 am

Wow, Cynthia – thanks for the feature! It’s so nice to get noticed;)

love
Bettina

Melanie West June 15, 2007 at 8:07 am

Brava, Bettina! Her work is so full of adventure and exploration. Zounds! I expecially like how she uses memory wire to create an orbit of spheres – very imaginative. How do you think she colors her Ultralite?

Bettina Welker June 15, 2007 at 9:38 am

Hi Melanie,
Thanks for your kind words.
I color the UL with regular polymer clay – just as easy;)

Bettina

Ponsawan June 15, 2007 at 12:59 pm

I am a big fan of Bettina. Everyweek at Calypen Chat she will show us her latest creations and we are all in awe.

jana June 15, 2007 at 8:07 pm

I love Bettina’s imaginitive, inventive and creative work…congratulations Bettina!

Julie Picarello June 16, 2007 at 1:39 am

Bettina’s playful designs are always a pleasure (LOVE those golden helix beads!) and I look forward to seeing her new work posted. Thanks for sharing!

Harriet Russell June 16, 2007 at 9:09 pm

So beautiful. You’re already doing what I’ve only begun to envision.
I’m a late bloomer – just started in March. :o )
I’m not usually a fan of gloss, but your finishes look great – probably because you polished them well, instead of relying on the coat of gloss to make them *look* polished. Thanks for the inspiration.

Bettina Welker June 17, 2007 at 4:03 am

Thanks to all of you!
Harriet: Yes, I sand most of my pieces to a glasslike shine. Some of them I coat with Kato liquid afterwards, what also gives a glasslike surface after heated with the heat gun.

Nadja June 17, 2007 at 11:18 pm

Bettinas work is not only well designed but also has always a perfect finish (and I know what I’m talking about as I am a proud owner of one of her pieces).
You go girl!
Nadja

Bettina Welker June 18, 2007 at 12:23 am

Thanks a bunch Nadja. Looking forward to seeing you on friday!!! I’m so excited.
hugs
Bettina

Ivana June 20, 2007 at 5:23 am

Bettina’s work is just wonderful ! I like the details and the joice of colors and she has a special flair for the design!

Bravo Bettina – looking forward to sea more of yours creations !

Hugs
Ivana

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