by Cynthia Tinapple on January 24, 2012 · 6 comments
Wendy Malinow’s Etsy site is already stocked with hearts for the coming season. Romantic, gruesome, wooden, beating, funny, anatomical…her polymer valentines run the gamut.
These entwined faux birch branches form a lovely pendant perfect for anyone with an outdoorsy, Portland sensibility. (Are you watching Portlandia?) Her bleeding thorn heart might appeal to more prickly sweethearts.
Wendy grew up in a household knee-deep in art projects. You won’t be surprised that one of her earliest art encounters was with “love beads” and she continues to share her fascination.
by Cynthia Tinapple on January 23, 2012 · 8 comments
While the idea of covering lockets with polymer has been around for a while, Sydney, Australia’s Rocky Antonio turns the idea on its head!
The necks on Rocky’s charming Matryoshka dolls are made from lockets turned sideways. Jumprings baked into their heads allow them to be suspended from chains as pendants or charms. Study more pictures here and start your engines this week with a updated, upcycled twist on an old idea.
by Cynthia Tinapple on October 14, 2011 · 2 comments
This polymer necklace from Istanbul’s Nihal Erpeden reminds us to enjoy the last bit of the fall season this weekend. The Turkish to English translation is pretty rough but the visuals tell you what you need to know.
Look closely to see how she integrates the copper wire for the bail into the veins of the polymer maple leaf which hangs from a braided leather cord.
Broadcast Craftcast
Alison reveals a bit more about my online class in her weekly video news. This is the debut of some new treats and I’m psyched. Go take a look and have a delightful fall weekend.
by Cynthia Tinapple on October 12, 2011 · 3 comments
This oversized wrapped bead pendant from Germany’s Veronique Hoffman really caught my eye. Its huge hole, subtle metallic coloring and straightforward construction add up to an appealing nonchalance. Nothing you’d expect and everything you need.
Errata
Speaking of nonchalance, I casually listed a link wrong yesterday. My bad. Please follow this link to the Samunnat project website.
