Polymer Clay Wind Chimes

I live on the Canadian prairies. Every stereotype of big, open, flat spaces is true. And it’s windy. On the best of days it’s a light breeze pushing perfect puffy clouds around in the famed Big Sky. Days like yesterday, there are 120+ km/hr winds, the power goes out and there are grassfires everywhere from downed lines. It doesn’t turn into tornadoes this time of year but it’s plenty dramatic.

For the days when the wind is friendlier and one of the little quirks of the area windchimes are fun. The ones I’ve made over the years drive my cats crazy and scare off the birds in my garden. Here’s a polymer version, by Laura Trevey, for inside by a window or outside. Make them to match your decor. Bells are great but you can also tie in little metal pieces, punched coins, sea shells and ceramic shards for different tunes.

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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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