Janine Müller’s pictures from her October masterclass with Sandra McCaw in Germany show more astonishing student work. Sandra is leaving a trail of polymer flowers in a wide range of colors all over the UK and Europe. The work looks more precise in each class. (Here are earlier 2010 class pix from UK and France.) Next comes Switzerland!
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Inchies, one-inch square polymer tiles, have become all the rage for swaps among artists.This set of fall leaves from Mama Tierra was part of the trading flurry at the EuroClay Carnival in Madrid. Repeat a technique 81 times and you’re bound to get good at it!
They look great in a grouping. Here are some more inchie pictures that caught my eye:
Maybe my muse wants me to start small this week.
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Maggie Maggio’s split ring design has been a great success. Here’s the video tutorial in case you missed it. Photos of the results have been coming in from artists around the world. The chain at the left is from Vancouver’s Barb Alexander.
What does Maggie want to see during her vacation in Italy? Red! Real Pompeian red, to be exact. It’s taken this consummate colorist a while to settle down, put polymer colors aside and just enjoy her month-long vacation with family. Check out Maggie’s site updates as she moves on to the Mediterranean blues.
Have a colorful weekend.
Bids are flying in the second round of the auction to benefit Ponsawan Sila’s daughter. You have until noon Monday to get in on the action.
Nominations for IPCA board positions are due in by October 29. Read more here.
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Philadelphia’s Veruschka Stevens proudly buys local produce. This polymer commission was for something inspired by the beauty of living food and her farmers’ market became her inspiration. Avocados (“palta” in Quechuan) are featured prominently.
See her earlier polymer gardens on PCD here and here.
Miniatures aren’t just for doll houses, you know?
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