When I first began claying seriously and got an extruder… they were all these little metal ones with difficult to press plungers. Combine this with the fact that the only clay I could lay hands on was Fimo classic and you could pretty much guarantee I wasn’t playing with the extruder much.

Fast forward about 10 years and better stuff came on the market. I picked up a Makin’s Professional extruder and it was heavenly. These days there are several other options as well. This has lead to an explosion of really great extruder work being done including some beautiful canes. This photo tutorial by Jessica Almqvist-Nilsson is just one example of a lovely pattern cane taking advantage of the precise shapes, good colour choice and an understanding of repeating themes creating larger, detailed images.

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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