Cane, layer, texture, repeat

by Cynthia Tinapple on April 20, 2011 · 15 comments

These polymer pendants from France’s Cathy (dumauvobleu) are intensely caned, collaged and textured. Balancing colors and patterns takes skill and patience. Cathy must have her dot technique down to a rapid fire rat-ta-tat-tat because her Flickr pages are full of patterns riddled with texturing.

In the mood for spring? Take a look.

Vacation Update

Who knew that a 3-hour time change could wreak such sleeping/waking havoc? Surely I’ll feel awake tomorrow!

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Marian Hertzog April 20, 2011 at 6:18 am

Love her stuff! Lots of interesting details for sure! Have fun after you get rested and are in the zone!

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Donna Greenberg April 20, 2011 at 6:26 am

I could get lost in these little worlds for hours.Theu are small but mighty!

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Kristi Bowman April 20, 2011 at 6:47 am

Amazing work, I’d love to purchase some but her shop is empty. Does Cathy sell these beauties?

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Loretta April 20, 2011 at 7:24 am

As a teacher, I’m always talking about “finding your own voice” that you need to express your ideas in a unique and personal way. Cathy has got that down!!
great job.

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Janie April 20, 2011 at 7:59 am

Cathy’s work is awesome. The detail in some of her pendants is incredible!

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Suzy Peabody April 20, 2011 at 10:47 am

I love the way you manage to keep this site so fresh. day after day i’m impressed by that. this is the first site i read each morning.

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Kellie Robinson April 20, 2011 at 11:38 am

I was lucky enough to discover a shop here in Alaska carrying her pendants and I treasure the one I purchased. Lots of textures and patterns done in a beautifully balanced way. I agree that Cathy has indeed found her own voice!

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Seth L Savarick April 20, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Well come to the west coast Cynthia. Your right how three little hours can wreak havoc on your sleep. Have a great time on your vacation!!!!

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ladee April 20, 2011 at 7:31 pm

That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. If I should ever be so talented.

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Dede Leupold April 20, 2011 at 9:17 pm

I am constantly amazed at the new and different ideas that come up with polymer clay. Cathy’s work is wonderfully detailed, it gives me a thrill to look at!

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Mimi-Pinson April 21, 2011 at 2:21 am

Une mise à l’honneur bien méritée!Congratulations!
See you later!
Mimi-Pinson.

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Ms Muffin April 21, 2011 at 1:34 pm

Thanks for the link – this is AMAZING!!!!
WOW!

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suzanne April 21, 2011 at 5:41 pm

i just love the way Cathy works with so
much detail and her sense of color is oh so beautiful!
thanks Cynthya for presenting so many different interesting
artists. so much to learn from them!

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Anne P. April 22, 2011 at 11:16 am

Le bijou exposé ici mérite amplement qu’on le remarque !
Un grand bravo à toi, Cathy, pour cette mise à l’honneur très méritée !
Amitié,
Anne (Le bruit des vagues)

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Kat Bennett October 26, 2011 at 6:51 am

I just found you and am so totally impressed, awed, stunned with the work here. I had NO idea clay could be so beautiful! As an artist, shape and color catch my eye every time, and your work certainly did that! Each piece has balance, grace, and tone. Thank you for sharing. I will be reading the rest of your blog today in dialysis.

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