When you take a close look at this new Encrusted polymer bracelet from Jana Roberts Benzon are you as mesmerized as I am? The colorful texture is sumptuous and mystifying. How could you possibly make such a multi-dimensional pixel-like construction? It’s a Monday mystery.
Jana admits, “Honestly, when I finished it, I was just like dang, this is the coolest thing I’ve ever done.“ More pix on Flickr and Facebook. Jana’s teaching in Philadelphia in April.
Polymer-covered pasta machine handle
Can a pasta machine handle survive the heat of the oven? Lisa Pavelka tested hers and the answer was yes. The next step, of course, was to cover it with a base layer of scrap clay and start adding cane slices.
She’ll never lose her handle in a class! Lisa’s theory is that you make better art with artistic tools.
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
by Cynthia Tinapple on September 27, 2011 · 14 comments
Chifonie has moved toward what she calls an ethnic fall mode with her polymer necklaces. Mixing dark textures and interesting shapes with contrasts and personalities she “…searches for balance in the asymmetry.”
The color palette is pure, delicious autumn. See more on her site, her Etsy and Flickr pages where she has a whole stash of ethnic goodies.
Sprucing up
You’ll note that PCD is sprucing up for the season too. There are big things coming this fall and we want to be ready. Let us know if we misplace anything as we rearrange the furniture.
by Cynthia Tinapple on September 12, 2011 · 6 comments
Nothing gets us jazzed for a class more than a heap of polymer samples.
Look at the pile that Fabi (ConTusManos) has layed out on this Flickr page and her site for students in Madrid.
Our eyes immediately search for clues about how she’s managed her texture and resin tricks. The extruded bails on her pendants kick your brain into gear and you’re hooked.
Fall is back to school time. I don’t know about you but I’m primed to learn something new this week.
