Today is Diwali, the festival of lights, and my small town has a community event for it at the multicultural centre. There will be lots of diyas or lights / lamps there. Making tiny votive holders is one of those great crafts you can do with clay, including polymer clay. The tutorial on this page describes how to do a basic cover from terra cotta or air drying clay but you can make one from polymer the same way. I’ve also covered glass dishes or glass votive holders with polymer and used them with real candles although, these days, I am a big fan of the little LED candles. You can usually find them inexpensively at the dollar store or places like Walmart.

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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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