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Fantasy Inspirations in Clay

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As show season approaches I’m poking around for ideas on how to add fantasy and quirky themes to my line. This neat bottle is done in a bit of a Steampunk design but I find that’s often got a lot of the same elements I’m looking for. As the artist points out, the use of texture on the piece minimizes the appearance of fingerprints. Extruded strings of clay are used to add bezels around glass gems mounted on the bottle and little clay dots and rivets are added for interest. Guilder’s Paste is used as a finish to give it a great antiqued metallic look.

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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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