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Textures Treasure Hunt

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olive.JPGI’ve just recently started playing around with textures in my polymer clay work.  I admit to looking at every object in my house now as a possible texture tool!  Mossy Owl has given a great list of texturing ideas from common objects.  Do you have a favorite texturing tool?  I’d love to hear about it.

[tags]polymer clay, arts & crafts, textures, sculpting, beadmaking[/tags]

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Comments

  1. Heather,

    I like random textures rather than uniform. One of my favorite textures is simply a crumpled piece of paper pressed into the clay.

    Coral and seashells are my other favorites.

  2. I buy textured sheets of paper from scrapbooking stores and cut it in strips the width of my pasta machine. There’s lots left over to share with other clayers. The sheets last a long time.

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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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