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Holiday Prep with Polymer Clay

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I get teased by family and friends for making my ornaments beginning in early spring. I buy supplies for them at the Boxing Day sales. And every year I’m actually a little closer to prepared for holiday sales and gifts. It turns out my claying friend Anita is of the same mind. She posted about her preparations for the holiday season including a bit about her Kokopelli ornaments and some of her techniques. It’s worth a browse!

Also, I’m not as organized as Anita but I’ve been doing this longer and clay doesn’t go bad – many of the ornament series I make with the intention of using them in one year get used for the next. Now it appears I begin early but, really, it started as running a few months late!

Comments

  1. Thanks so much for your lovely words. You have been my mentor for a long time and I’m in awe of you in many ways……not the least that you cleverly purchase your supplies at Boxing Day Sales and have already begun your holiday ornaments by early spring!

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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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