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With an impeccable palette Bettina Welker takes the simplest polymer clay techniques (like this single slab of pattern looped over to form a pendant) and turns them into very appealing pieces. Her graphic arts background shines through her work.
Her Ultra Light beads become ultra fashionable orbs glued onto memory wire.
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While Bettina’s site is nicely designed and inviting, it’s her Flickr site that best showcases her art. And as a bonus, you get a glimpse of her studio setup. Have an ultra fun weekend.
Bettina ,
Wow, Cynthia – thanks for the feature! It’s so nice to get noticed;)
love
Bettina
Melanie West ,
Brava, Bettina! Her work is so full of adventure and exploration. Zounds! I expecially like how she uses memory wire to create an orbit of spheres – very imaginative. How do you think she colors her Ultralite?
Bettina Welker ,
Hi Melanie,
Thanks for your kind words.
I color the UL with regular polymer clay – just as easy;)
Bettina
I am a big fan of Bettina. Everyweek at Calypen Chat she will show us her latest creations and we are all in awe.
jana ,
I love Bettina’s imaginitive, inventive and creative work…congratulations Bettina!
Julie Picarello ,
Bettina’s playful designs are always a pleasure (LOVE those golden helix beads!) and I look forward to seeing her new work posted. Thanks for sharing!
Harriet Russell ,
So beautiful. You’re already doing what I’ve only begun to envision.
I’m a late bloomer – just started in March. :o)
I’m not usually a fan of gloss, but your finishes look great – probably because you polished them well, instead of relying on the coat of gloss to make them *look* polished. Thanks for the inspiration.
Bettina Welker ,
Thanks to all of you!
Harriet: Yes, I sand most of my pieces to a glasslike shine. Some of them I coat with Kato liquid afterwards, what also gives a glasslike surface after heated with the heat gun.
Nadja ,
Bettinas work is not only well designed but also has always a perfect finish (and I know what I’m talking about as I am a proud owner of one of her pieces).
You go girl!
Nadja
Bettina Welker ,
Thanks a bunch Nadja. Looking forward to seeing you on friday!!! I’m so excited.
hugs
Bettina
Ivana ,
Bettina’s work is just wonderful ! I like the details and the joice of colors and she has a special flair for the design!
Bravo Bettina – looking forward to sea more of yours creations !
Hugs
Ivana