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Clay Tealight Ghosts

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These little ghosties, by Jen Walshaw of Mum in the Mad House, are made with air dry clay over a shaper. The tutorial uses a styrofoam ball as one of the shapes to drape the ghost over but if you do this with oven bake clay use crumpled aluminum foil in the glass and skip the styrofoam and plastic wrap.

Pop your ghost over one of those little LED tealights or a glow stick and voila, a very cute and mildly spooky little ghost.

You can mix this up a bit to make jack o’ lanterns (paint your clay orange) and drape your piece neatly to make a spherical shape with a gap large enough for a tealight. Cut a second circle out for a lid.Looking for air-drying clay? We highly recommend Das Air dry clay, we have been using this product for over 30 years. Check out their Das White Air drying clay and their Terracotta Air drying clay version for a natural pottery feel. For larger crafts we recommend buying your air drying clay in bulk

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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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