Fimo and clay tips and tutorials
A very happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers in the United States. What clay tool, technique, gadget, tutorial, etc. are you the most thankful for?
I’ll start, with being thankful for my pasta machine with motor and the lovely possibilities of the Skinner Blend!
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.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Being Canadian, I’ve already had my Thanksgiving, but I should would love another Turkey dinner. Have a great one!
What I am most thankful for, as far as polymer clay stuff goes, is Premo Sculpey Clay. It is the perfect consistency. The colors mix wonderfully and is beautiful and strong when it is baked. Without it, it would be pretty tricky to do all the great techniques that I like to make with polymer clay!
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! I love gadgets, but the one (two?) I love best are probably the simplest: my number 4 bamboo knitting needles. I am also very grateful for the person who sat down with two sticks and some thread and figured out how to make a cloth!
I am a jack of all crafts and a master of none, but I do love the knitting!
Ooops! ‘didn’t realize the discussion was about polymer clay. I’ve got a clay extruder that’s pretty cool.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I am very thankful for my steel wax carving tools. They sort of look like dental tools and are my favorite to sculpt with.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am most thankful for the caring and sharing community of creative polymer clay artists who feed my soul and inspire me.