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Tutorial: Make Paris Magnets

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paris-magnets

Polymer clay lets you make great custom magnets – make a clay piece, bake and use a good, strong glue. Voila! Magnet. You can make an alphabet of letter magnets that suit your decor better than the plastic ones. Or replace the plastic ones the cat hid, like at our place. Or you can make magnets based on a theme, like this tutorial from My Cakies.

In the tutorial, they suggest a glue gun but I haven’t had luck with polymer clay and hot glue in the past. Things might have changed in the years since I last tried it but I’d recommend something like a smooth surface-specific strong glue like zap a gap, crazy glue, or E6000 Craft Glue .

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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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