For a technical person I’m not much of a tool junkie. I try things out but usually end up with a couple tried and true tools. It took years and good friends before I got a motor for my pasta machine. I was picky and tried all sorts of extruders before settling on one.

All that said, I do love fancy gadgets when they work as billed. I got myself a Silhouette Cameo the other day and have been doggedly playing with it, trying paper, vinyl, bits of felt… next up is polymer clay of course.

Mags Bonham has a couple classes up at CraftCast on this subject but I’m going to tackle a little research on my own to start. The intrepid Tonja Lenderman jumped into the fray last year and played with the Silhouette Portrait and clay.

I’ll probably start with some words and symbols to make into stamps. Stay tuned for the (hopefully) successful photos.

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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