Donna Kato has provided a weekend treat for us. Just when I think canes are so “over” and boring, Donna brings back canes that pack a wallop.
Her end caps are genius and her palette is simply lovely. She describes how she cuts thickish slices and bakes her big beads on cornstarch to minimize distortion.
Return to your studio with renewed enthusiasm. Thanks, Donna (and thanks to Barb Fajardo who spotted the new beads).
Time for falling leaves, polymer clay style. You'll find these leaf pins on Donna Kato's site along with some other new work including more fabulous bangles. Speaking of Kato, I'm loving the faux lampwork beads from Sharon Solly who's mastered using colored liquid polymer from Kato Products to simulate glass.…
New Mexico's Gael Keyes works with the garage door open. It's no wonder that she is visited by bugs. She gently returns her inspirations back outside as she makes her own fantastical versions from leftover patterns and bits of shimmer. They're delightful and harmless.
Elena Samsonova introduces us to polymer clay canes in hot colors on a day when I'm surrounded by cold white snow. I warmed up with her Flickr photos and was thrilled to find her website which is bursting with more bright treats, tutorials and videos. You'll see how she transforms…
Stunning cane work! Brava, Donna! I have to agree about the “bead caps” – what a terrific idea. And here’s to fat cane slices… I’ve been a fan of big fat cane slices ever since I started making cuff bracelets.
A great weekend post, Cynthia… Thanks! I think I’ll have good bead-dreams tonight!
Lisa Clarke ,
So bold and beautiful in their simple designs!
Melanie West ,
Stunning cane work! Brava, Donna! I have to agree about the “bead caps” – what a terrific idea. And here’s to fat cane slices… I’ve been a fan of big fat cane slices ever since I started making cuff bracelets.
A great weekend post, Cynthia… Thanks! I think I’ll have good bead-dreams tonight!
carolyn stearns ,
Donna’s beautiful use of graphic canes is what turned me onto PC. I hope canes aren’t dead, I’ll be in big trouble!!