One of the requests I had this summer was for little fish beads. I made a small fish cane quickly, turned it into beads and gave those to the customer. Then cursed myself for not photographing the silly thing. It was a goldfish variant on Kim Korringa’s fish canes. So I went to see who else had posted their own takes on Kim’s excellent fish canes (Kim also does just fabulous cat and dog face canes).

Katie from KatersAcres, it turns out, did a pretty good version of the canes and posted some of her results. There’s a few tips in there as well.

One note: Kim Korringa’s tutorial, which Katie links to her in her post, is a complex cane and the directions are more of an overview than a tutorial. You’d want to have a fair amount of familiarity with blends and working with canes before expecting good results with that one.

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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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