Louise Fischer Cozzi’sNecklace Belt 2 has won a place among the Niche finalists in the costume jewelry category. This is not the category in which she entered the polymer piece but she’s not complaining.
The long strand of etched translucent disks can be worn as a belt or a necklace. Louise is famous for simple, gently-curved and repeated shapes. Here’s her Etsy shop. The Brooklyn-based artist also hosts classes at her summer home in Stresa, Italy.
Louise Fischer Cozzi's polymer clay "Wholely Necklace Belt" was awarded first place in the clay category of the Bead Society competition and is on display at The Bead Museum in Washington DC. The piece can be worn as a double necklace (shown here), as a very long single necklace, or…
In case you can't fly to Baltimore for next week's American Craft Council retail and wholesale shows, here's an impressive list of artists (the most I've ever seen) selling polymer works. Follow the links to their booths and then to their websites. Let me know if you discover others as you enjoy the…
Maine's Melanie West resisted the urge to make a face cane until her idea was just right. It was worth the wait. The resulting round beads are cheerful and fun in her new Etsy gallery. Melanie's work took a leap forward after her classes in Italy this summer. Take a…
I don’t wear belts, but I’d make an exception for this beauty. The absolutely love the heart pendants in her etsy shop.
Congratulations Louise! Is there online voting anywhere?
Brava Louise! A delightful piece full of delicious color, pattern and whimsy! A classic Fischer Cozzi! My fingers are crossed that we both meet at the top of the list. At the very least, I hope we can find some time at Synergy II to meet and catch up.
Jeannie ,
I don’t wear belts, but I’d make an exception for this beauty. The absolutely love the heart pendants in her etsy shop.
Congratulations Louise! Is there online voting anywhere?
Melanie West ,
Brava Louise! A delightful piece full of delicious color, pattern and whimsy! A classic Fischer Cozzi! My fingers are crossed that we both meet at the top of the list. At the very least, I hope we can find some time at Synergy II to meet and catch up.