Maryland’s Eugena Topina ratchets up our fascination with hollow forms with her new Openwork Pendants: Under a Microscope series. Though their paper thin cell-like walls look fragile, they’re actually quite strong.
Your mind may be racing if you like microscopic images and undersea creatures. Eugena offers a new tutorial on her site (at 20% off today) that clearly shows how to achieve these effects.
Long known for her distinctive imitation cloisonne work and flawless resin surfaces, Eugena moved toward hollow constructions this year with openwork bracelets. The lacy pendants take the concept to a new level. You’ll find her on Etsy, Flickr and her own tutorial shop.
Mary Anne Loveless ,
Fantastic!
Randee M Ketzel ,
These are quite fabulous—wonder if she will be teaching these at the Cabin Fever creative Artsfest in February—-!
Jeanne Rhea ,
This is one of the most innovative techniques I have seen in a long time. I might just have to try this one. Although I don’t work with polymer clay much now, I still follow all your posts.
Sherry Bailey ,
Gorgeous! Weirdly, they look edible! ;^)
Eugena ,
Thank you so much for the feature on PCD and for all the kind words about my work. I am so happy that people are enjoying my ideas.
marjana ,
waaaaaauuu Fantastic!
Jeanette Kandray ,
What a great tutorial. I can’t wait to give it a try.
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