Polymer Clay

Fimo and clay tips and tutorials

Tutorial: Carved Bear

by

One of the projects I got to do at my Christi Friesen class was a carved and articulated piece – we used ribbon or wire for our joints – made from Sculpey Ultralight. Sculpey has a video tutorial by Christi with the same sort of project to check out.

I didn’t make a bear but here is a picture of what I did make. The picture above is from Sculpey.com

Next Polymer Clay Idea:

Comments

  1. Love the little bear he is adorable. Never thought of carving polymer clay. And your little art doll is really cool. You did a great job on it! And I love the colors. Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

  2. Thanks! And yep, all of the clays are good to carve and shape with tools. The ultralight was the easiest I’ve done though… you could do it with a sharp xacto. For the others, it worked better with tools on a dremel.

Have you read?

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.

Read more here