I’ve never had much in the way of makeup hanging around so it never occurred to me to use it on my clay until friends started discussing it in the polymer clay forums. Turns out cheap, sparkly eye makeup is perfectly good on polymer clay and a lot easier to find than some of the mica powders I could only find at Michaels back when I started claying.

Ginger of the Blue Bottle Tree has a page on experiments and comparisons of mica powders and makeups.

For folks who are makeup users, I have to say the better quality mineral makeups have a much nicer effect on clay than the cheap stuff… they’re just too expensive to use as colours on crafting materials. They apply beautifully and have a nice colour consistency and strength.

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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POP! – Perspectives on Polymer