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Polymer Clay for St. Patrick’s Day

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Okay. The tutorial is for fondant but since it works just about identically in clay – except you bake it at the end! – I think it makes an ADORABLE polymer clay cupcake topper and general St. Patrick’s Day decoration. You can use gold clay and mica powder instead of the food grade shimmer powder.

One thing I’ve found for make little cupcake or cake toppers from clay is before baking, I make a hole part way into the base of the sculpt so that after baking I can stick a toothpick in there to use the whole works as a “pick” after baking.

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POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022.  A five-day celebration of contemporary work in polymer, the event will have something for everyone who loves polymer clay.  POP! will feature four workshops along with virtual talks by some of the best polymer artists in the country, an exhibition of small works in polymer, and a curated feature in the Store. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 25, 6-8 PM, and will be free and open to the public.

POP!’s focus on workshops and the materiality of polymer makes this boutique event more than just a conference. Each participating artist was selected for their unique perspectives on polymer and the exciting ways they are moving the medium forward. The featured instructor for the event is Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, whose pioneering techniques in polymer have made him one of the most respected artists in the field. His jewelry and sculptural objects have been shown in many national invitational exhibitions, and his works are represented in numerous private collections, galleries and museums.

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