It’s Friday! Here is your weekend inspiration: faux stone techniques.

Just like the natural materials that they imitate, there are unending variations to these projects. The photos are from Flickr, click on the image for more information or the links at the bottom of this post.

Want to dig in and make your own faux stones? First, check out the Glass Attic’s collectionÂ of information on faux recipes and techniques.

I love this project for a fossilized coral cane. It’s hard to tell the faux from the real deal!

Want more? Here are two great books on faux surfaces that are worth picking up.

I’d love to see your faux inspired projects or if you have a link toÂ a fauxÂ tutorial, please feel free to share in the comments.

I’m also still accepting Halloween inspired creations to feature in an upcoming Reader’s Gallery. Email your photos to mealong with your website or blog if you have one.

Flickr Photo Credits:
1. faux turquoise and wire, 2. Faux turquoise, 3. 3 frogs, 4. faux Mayan jade beads, 5. 23. Faux jade, 6. faux-jade-clutch, 7. pebble blend, 8. Faux stone experiments, 9. Faux Stone, 10. Sticks & Stones, 11. Dinosaur Switchplate, 12. PCAGOE July Challenge

Created with fd’s Flickr Toys.

[tags]polymer clay, arts and crafts, diy, faux stone, faux surfaces, tutorials[/tags]

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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