These polymer clay tab and slot faux pebble beads are a new design for me. In fact, they’re a first effort and I’ve been test driving them to make sure the pebbles aren’t too delicate for wearing in real life. They’ve passed the test nicely.
In the upcoming online class at Craftcast with Alison Lee I’ve promised to tell everything I know about polymer pebble making. That sent me back to the studio to figure out just what I do know. Uncomfortable situations often provide the spark I need for creative solutions.
This is my newest trick and I can see using for lots of non-pebble applications as well. Join me and Alison on December 2.
by Cynthia Tinapple on November 17, 2009 · 5 comments
You can look behind the scenes at Cynthia Toop’s latest polymer clay work by visiting the Flickr site of her Seattle jeweler/metalwork designer, Chuck Domitrovich.
His descriptions give you a sense of how the two collaborate and design their projects like this Summer Storm brooch which was part of a two-piece series.
Leaves
Raking the last of the colorful leaves in our yard today made me think of this recent delightful polymer/wood branch by Afsaneh Tajvidi (JooJoo). The piece provides a fall landscaping backdrop for her snail series.
Class photos usually include nice first efforts, simple projects and smiling group shots. The pictures from Sandra McCaw‘s classes in France are much more worth examining.
The class canes (at left) are very accomplished, the project pin (below) is lovely, and the group photos show the artists riding horses on beach! Great stuff to inspire your week.
HuereBlue captures students’ progress on her Flickr site and Chifonie shows her workshop pix here. Sandra’s making a return visit to Europe in 2010 with additional stops in Switzerland.
(Sandra’s been refining her method for years. I’ve gotten a lot of mileage out of these old snapshots.)
by Cynthia Tinapple on November 13, 2009 · 4 comments
Jana Lehmann (Feeliz) from Stuttgart, Germany, has added a blog (in addition to her Flickr pages) where you can watch her polymer clay progress.
Taking classes with Grant Diffendaffer and Donna Kato helped her refine her technique and find her own “cosmic” voice. Jana’s playful planets and dimensional space beads are smartly crafted from a bright luscious color palette.
The color studies she’s created from lessons in Lindly and Maggie’s color book look like paint store swatches and make me want create a new set.
These polymer clay tab and slot faux pebble beads are a new design for me. In fact, they’re a first effort and I’ve been test driving them to make sure the pebbles aren’t too delicate for wearing in real life. They’ve passed the test nicely.
