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Polymer Clay Hollow Beads… the Balloon Method

May 10, by Elaine Robitaille. Leave a Comment

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Clayers are pretty clever people who adapt all sorts of other techniques to their polymer clay work. Sona Grigoryan did just that by making “balloon beads” with polymer clay. She uses thin wire to make a skeleton or cage around a tiny balloon. Then, layers of very slightly tinted translucent clay are laid over the whole works. The balloon is popped, the form is baked and voila, a great hollow bead with attractive metallic lines. There’s a useful picture step out on Sona’s Flickr. Her Flickr is full of other clever ideas and well photographed works to enjoy.

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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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