Seems like a lot of people are getting their new years off to a good start with some clay – I know I’m one of them!

CraftyLittlePigtails played with her clay (and kids!) and made some adorable little kawaii figures
PinkandGreenMama is doing the same – experimenting with her clay and the kiddos are helping out!
And Julie did some surface decorating as well – I particularly like how the birdies at the very end turned out
I’ve been playing with texture a bit more the last few weeks trying to incorporate more of it while still using the motifs I’m known for – floral canework, mostly. My latest experiments turned out well!

And all that brings me up to what I’ll be CraftGossiping about this week – textures and clay. I realize this is a huge gigantic clay topic so this will be mostly a quick part 1 type deal and we’ll have a whole lot more goodness about texture in the coming months.

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Kawaii Cat Pancakes Polymer Clay Tutorial

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

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