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North Carolina’s Barbara McGuire has posted her polymer fairies, butterflies, bees and other fantasy women beads. Barbara says that, “I did a search for fairy beads on ebay – and there were 2500 listings! Butterfly beads 22500 listings! Guess I am not the only one who likes fairies and butterflies!”
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Barbara’s beads may be the most ethereal and fantastical, however.
She layers flora and fauna cane slices on top of her distinctive mokume gane. She’s added another how-to tutorial video that explains her methods on her YouTube channel.
Barbara has flitted like a butterfly around the polymer community for more years than she’ll probably admit. You can catch up with her on Facebook and Flickr (and ebay, of course).
Alison ,
These are beautiful – so well made. Thank you Barbara for your wonderful YouTube tutorials. I sculpt in clay but am always mystified by cane work. Your how-to videos are much appreciated!
I have always loved Barbara’s faces. I think she was one of the first to incorporate the translucent clays. After a face cane demo at one of the early Ravensdale’s she gave me an inch of cane. That is when I started paying attention to making very “thin” slices.
Barbara McGuire ,
Cynthia, No matter how much I’ve been published, or taught, or made products, or sold beads on Etsy – it doesn’t compare to the encouragement of being featured on your site. There is something for eveyone, thank you. And yes – those gray hairs aren’t from doing polymer……..polymer is what makes me young again!
I absolutely love all of her work. I just bought 2 of her fabulous pendants featuring bees. So gorgeous!