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Another Clay Dragon

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This isn’t so much a tutorial as a glimpse in how someone else makes their dragons. The step outs start halfway into the process with the initial dragon built up over an aluminum foil core. The body is black clay and the decorative elements are a wonderful rainbow blend of colours.

I would probably do the first part of the build – the initial black body and some of the black detailing – and do an initial curing before I started laying coloured segments on. Black clay smeared onto my coloured pieces or vice versa would make me a little crazy. The final piece uses a good varnish to nice effect.

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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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