by Cynthia Tinapple on March 21, 2011 · 8 comments
This Galaxy bracelet and Supernova pendant are from Austria’s Izabela Nowak. They’re updated, upscale polymer versions of the familiar rolled paper beads which were such fun to make. She calls it the spiral up technique.
Monday meanderings
In case you missed the weekend’s big moon, enjoy this Michigan version from polymer artist/photographer Babs Young.
The pictures and reviews from the UK’s first Polymer Pamper Play weekend make it an event you’ll want to pencil on your calendar for next year. Who couldn’t use a little pampering along with their play?
by Cynthia Tinapple on March 18, 2011 · 8 comments
The sun shining through these thin translucent polymer and copper wire Tiffany Leaf earrings by Valerie Ashley adds a bright note for Friday.
Valerie, also known as the Leaf Lady, is fond of miniature fantasy sculptures and creatures found on the forest floor. (I’m late on St. Patrick and Valerie is a fitting artist for that day.)
See more of this Rhode Island artist’s work on Facebook. Have a lucky weekend.
by Cynthia Tinapple on March 17, 2011 · 6 comments
Stroll through entries into a european polymer design contest, Visions of the Future. (No translation problems – it’s offered in several languages though the names of the artists aren’t revealed.)
After all that’s happened in our world recently, it’s refreshing and restorative to see such optimism.
The contest was organized by the French supplier, Perles & Co, in partnership with groups and guilds from France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Holland, and Italy.
Be sure to vote for your favorite before the end of March when winners will be announced.
by Cynthia Tinapple on March 16, 2011 · 6 comments
Jana Lehmann’s spring polymer line draws you in with bright color, gradations and patterns.
Then you find your eyes darting to shapes and dimensions. Layers and hollows make you linger.
Spring is certainly in the air around Jana’s studio in Germany! What started out as a gift for a friend has grown into a whole new collection. Have you caught spring fever yet?
