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Polymer Clay Pumpkin Cane

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If you cane in polymer clay you may be trying to make fall and Halloween themed goodies. PolymerClayCentral has a good little pumpkin cane tutorial that makes something similar to Heather’s pieces above. The cane is pretty close to how I make mine and I tend to turn these into tiny slice beads to use as charms on Halloween charm bracelets or sell as beads. You can fill in the background with a colour to make slicing it and reducing it easier as well.

If you prefer a Jack O Lantern, do the surgery on the cane ahead of reducing it, adding it to the sections as you line your orange segments up.

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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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