Colorado’s Jainnie Jenkins gives her polymer beads a spring twist. She coats the solid colored clay with mica powders which are scrubbed off after baking to give the quirky shapes more depth and dimension.

Jainnie usually appliques and textures small pieces onto polymer. This shape represents new growth! Spring blooms in unexpected places this week.

  • reply tejae ,

    So happy to see you featured Jainnie. She does the most fun polymer clay experiments and these are wonderful! A great way to start out the week.

    • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

      Thank you so much, Tejae! I appreciate your kind words and support! Hope to see you sometime in the near future!

      Jainnie

    • reply Alice Stroppel ,

      Jainnie’s work is so much fun and these new beads fit right in. So happy to see her work featured here.

      • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

        Thank you, Alice! I think Mother Nature has decided that she’s tired of my spring longings and is trying to blow snow my way. Just for that I will have to make more spring beads today!

        Jainnie

      • reply Anita Brandon ,

        So unique and appealing! Her work is always innovative and special.

        • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

          Hi Anita! Thanks so much for the nice comments!

          P.S. You’re always such a help to me!

          Jainnie

        • reply Clare Pramuk ,

          Way to go Jainnie! These are great.

          • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

            Thanks, Clare! It’s from all the creative energy and inspiration at MHPCG! 🙂

            Jainnie

          • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

            Thank you, Cynthia, for featuring me! This was better than any shot of caffeine! 🙂

            • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

              And before I forget, I must say thanks to all the artists who are constantly inspiring me and pushing me forward through their work and encouraging words and critiques. I love being excited about polymer clay and learning new things!

              • reply jan montarsi ,

                How I ever missed your Flickr Page is beyond me, what a bright start to my Monday !!!
                The beads are so Fun !! and your Applique Work is amazing !!

                • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

                  Thanks, Jan, for the sweet comments! I love your “devil bunny” from that class you took! Cute, but sinister!

                  Jainnie

                • reply Selma ,

                  Great work! Ilike it a lot! 😀

                  • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

                    Thanks, Selma! I just saw some of your “baked” clay goodies! Yumm! So darling.

                    Jainnie

                  • reply Loretta A. Cox ,

                    Jainnie,

                    Love your creativity!! We always look forward to seeing more pictures of your work!! Keep it up!!

                    Love, Mom and Dad

                    • reply Jainnie Jenkins ,

                      Thanks, Mom and Dad, for your continued support! Love you guys!

                      Jainnie

                    • reply Susan O'Neill ,

                      Got to agree with my polymer peeps regarding “fun” as an appropriate adjective for Jainnie’s innovative work! (Plus, we’re happy to have her re-join us in the PCAGOE 🙂

                    • reply Loretta A. Cox ,

                      Jainnie,

                      Love your unique creations!! Keep it up! See you soon!

                      Love you, Mom and Dad

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