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Using Alcohol Inks with Polymer Clay

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I turned to Ginger of The Blue Bottle Tree for this one – she has some great discussion and how-tos for how to use alcohol inks to colour translucent clay. Alcohol inks are intensely coloured but still translucent which means that if you use them in translucent clays you’ll get great colour but retain the translucence. This is perfect for doing all sorts of faux stones, faux glass and just a generally great look.

Alcohol inks are also pretty much perfect for colouring the liquid clays and making really vibrant glazes.

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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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