When you look through Eva Ehmeier’s (Hoedlgut) photos, you’ll note that her most carefree and attention-grabbing designs are made from what she calls “scrap” polymer clay.
She carved and combined this series of pastel polymer circles into linked pendants that look perfect for spring.
It’s a good reminder that when we stop seeing the material as precious and the project as important, we often free ourselves to do our best work. Enjoy Eva’s “scraps.”
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Etsy’s featured seller is Afsaneh Tajvidi, a polymer clay artist from Toronto. Her story is a good Monday read and I especially like that, like me, she keeps a huge collection of inspirational photos on her hard drive.
“Whatever catches my eye I save it in that folder. I go through my treasure folder once in a while to feed my mind with colors, forms, textures or even the materials that I can use…it really helps my creativity,” she says.
Her color palette full of spring colors and she uses words like “innocent” and “dreamy” to describe her designs. She’s recently added cake toppers to her Etsy shop.
Afsaneh will have a giveaway of her fanciful polymer crabs next Saturday. Just leave a comment on her site and you might win.
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One more little heart to end the week. Ohio’s Michele Gesing (Gabriel Studios) nestles hearts in wearable polymer shrines and niches. Using her own molds she turns lushly textured and painted pieces into buttons, beads, and buckles (great idea).
Her work has ancient air and very personal point of view. “I’m an acquired taste,” Michele says of herself. Read her charming profile to learn more….and have a charming weekend.
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This polymer and paper bracelet, a Synergy2 exhibit entry by Sharon MacLeod, has intrigued me for days as I put the show catalog together. Her over/under construction is clever and full of possibility.
Then I came across a new bangle by Gera Scott Chandler. More over/under and inside/outside treatments in fabulous colors. I must back away from the computer and head for the studio to try a few new things.
The catalog (here’s the updated entry list) is nearly done and looks delicious. The Synergy conference will make your head spin with ideas. There are still some open classes (here, here and here). Check it out and sign up.
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