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Mica Powder and Clay Resources

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIf you want to find mica powders and give them a shot try the regular crafty places: Michael’s, JoAnn’s, Hobby Lobby or your local scrapbooking shops and local hobby places. Online, try:

I’ve purchased from all of these and been happy.

Many of the clay project books out there have good mica powder projects in them so I’ll recommend my usual Sue Heaser’s Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay for a starter.

The shiny beetles above were from a swap for polymer clay bug pins I participated in, in 2009. Each set of bugs for the swap, I used a different technique and these were my mica powder beetles. Plain black clay bug shapes with interference powders and gold on top of the raw clay, pressed in gently. After baking, a coat of Varathane varnish to keep the powders in place.

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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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