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Book Review – Designing the Doll

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dollbook.jpgIn Designing the Doll, Author Susanna Oroyan demystifies the creation of dolls by offering techniques, basic construction and some very good thoughts on design instead of step-by-step projects.  Filled with diagrams and color photos of dolls from the some of top contemporary doll-makers, inspiration is on every page.

 Another book worth getting is her Fantastic Figures: Ideas & Techniques Using the New Clays.  This one is geared more towards the polymer clay artist, although I don’t find this one quite as appealing.  It does offer more tips on construction using clay, so if you are just starting out, this may be the one to get.

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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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