Happy Square Root Day! (and a challenge)

March 3, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Did you know that it is Square Root Day? This is big news – it only happens nine times a century! And yet, in all my searching, I could find no polymer clay tributes to the elegant square root symbol. Obviously an oversight. And since Pi day (March 14, 3/14) is fast approaching, I definitely do not want to get caught shorthanded again!

So, here’s the challenge: send me images of your polymer clay interpretations of the Pi Symbol . Let your creativity out to play; I’d love to see cane work, stamped clay, transfers, carving, etc. (And of course “Pie” puns are not only allowed, but encouraged!) E-mail them to me by March 13 at [email protected] in Jpeg format, and make sure they are no wider than 450 pixels. Make sure to include a link to your website, flickr, blog, or online shop. I will be sharing them throughout the day on March 14. I hope you all play along!

[tags]square root day, pi day, polymer clay challenge[/tags]

Comments

Elaine says
March 3, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I have a related math joke – cause I was and remain a geek, particularly a math one.
Whats the circumference of your jack o lantern divided by it’s diameter?
Pumpkin pi!
I will make sure and be prepared for Pi day.
Julie Leir-VanSickle says
March 3, 2009 at 5:32 pm
*giggles* I love silly jokes like that!
So glad you are playing along for Pi day! 🙂

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