The ladies of the Samunnat Nepal project graciously wrote me to ask if they could make more of what they call “Petal Mala” polymer necklaces to raise money for their studio and I happily agreed.
They were very sensitive about copying my design for profit. On one of the panel discussions at the RAM weekend, Pier Voulkos reminded us that she only taught a technique when she was finished with it, had moved on, and could let it go out into the universe without resentment.
My pinched petal lei was “released” when the step-by-step instructions were published in our Color Inspirations book. How gratifying it is to have shared this pattern and watch it travel around the globe to help others.
My Hawaiian-inspired design arrived in Nepal via Australia’s Wendy Moore. Cynthia Tinapple, PCD publisher, will continue this story about our “shrinking” polymer world when she returns in December.
guest post by Lindly Haunani
Watch Dawna Sharp experiment with polymer clay! She’s only been working with polymer clay a year and a half, but you can’t tell, can you?
She gave credit for her quick progress to the generosity of the online polymer clay community sharing tips and encouraging her to keep going.
She shares her works in progress on Facebook, friend her there to see what she’s up to next. Check out her Artfire studio as well.
Guest post from Tejae Floyde
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What a difference a necklace stringing material can make. This focal bead was created long ago; the cane is even older. When I finished the pendant, my reaction pretty much was a big … Meh. Craftsmanship: A, Visual interest: B-
But after spending the last couple of years making customized cords to highlight and embellish my polymer clay jewelry, I decided to do something to liven up this bead. After weaving a Kumihimo cord with two different yarns to match it, the bead became only one part of a much more interesting piece of work. And it’s one that I now wear.
Here are a few of my blog posts, where you can see some of my adventures with Kumihimo, knotting and other fibers.
Guest post by Cassy Muronaka
Page McNall’s day job as a California dentist may pay the bills, but she has the soul of an artist. You can see proof of that on her Flickr pages where she shows her talent working with color, pattern and texture.
Page is another artist who makes great use of scrap clay. She also credits other artists such as Maggie Maggio, Bettina Welker and Rebecca Watkins as some of those who inspire her work.
If it’s cold and blustery outside, cuddle up with your computer and browse her 30-plus pages of polymer and metal clay creations. It always warms the heart to see where an artist has been and where she’s going.
guest post by Barb Fajardo
