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Polymer Clay Basics: Roses

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When I teach clay classes to teenagers on up, we usually warm up with roses. Why? Because it’s a fairly simple process that makes a pretty great little rose without any real skills. You can get better at it but even the first timers generally make great roses.

This tutorial (original is in Turkish, English translation here) is very basic but makes a good clay rose.

The ones in the picture above were some I turned into earrings – one of the eternally popular items at craft shows – and were made more like the ones in this tutorial by tanya1.

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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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