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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.
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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.
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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