February 2010

More treasure chests

by Cynthia Tinapple on February 26, 2010 · 9 comments

Margaret Polkawich pendant Beth Schwartz bangle
Leslie Blackford's Feed Me necklace Rachel Carren's brooch Sofia Lenz' lantern bead pendant
Heather Campbell bangle

A few more treasure snapshots of Synergy goers’ finery to keep you happy while I process what I’ve learned. Click on each image to identify the artist.

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Recharging

by Cynthia Tinapple on February 26, 2010 · 4 comments

Lenz_robotSophia Lenz’ polymer creature, found in the Synergy2 sales gallery with a bunch of his pals, is in the same robot mode that I’m in tonight.

It’s late and this hotel has terrific pillows that are calling me softly. I have plenty of pictures and lots of news but I’ve run out of steam and brain cells. Please check back later when I’ve recharged properly.

(Sophia popularized the lantern bead technique which she shared in a recent issue of Polymer Cafe.)

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Strutting at Synergy

by Cynthia Tinapple on February 25, 2010 · 21 comments

cohen's pins
duburg_necklace haunani_necklace hoffman_necklace
Campbell polymer necklace

These were just a few of the glorious polymer gems at the Synergy2 opening night gala. Participants took the “Strut Your Stuff” theme seriously and the room was full of finery. A couple of the names are missing and I had no time for research but I wanted you to get a sense of how elegant polymer can be.

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Polymer clay circus beads

by Cynthia Tinapple on February 24, 2010 · 13 comments

Clawson's circus interpretationKate Clawson (OrganicOdysseys) with her polymer Carnival Necklace and Lynda Moseley with her Big Top transfer beads show life as a circus.

The two artists were responding to the ArtBeadScene’s February challenge to capture the Vestie Davis’ painting of Luna Park in beads. They both tell the stories of their creations and share their process on their blogs.

Moseley's circus poster transfer beadsThis monthly challenge reminds me of Maureen Carlson’s story beads. What a great exercise.

The busy bright interpretations of the painting fit right in with my overscheduled day. I’m off to Baltimore.

Lynda’s Flickr page of image transfers from vintage fabrics is mouthwatering.

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