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Polymer Clay Macaron Ornaments

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I’m busily cranking out ornaments for my last few weeks of holiday sales and craft fairs and I’m mostly making critter ones but these sweet macaron ornaments caught my eye. I could totally see a little stack of these for your mini tree, mixed in with the sugar plums and Christmas puddings. Mindy from GetCreativeJuice keeps the whole tutorial dead simple so there’s no problem in making some adorable treats.

One tip: either tweak the end of your eye pin so it’s crooked (and the clay holds it better) or use a larger jump ring with the open end embedded in the clay instead of an an eye pin / eye hook. Straight pin ends slip out of clay much too easily.

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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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