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Tutorial: Polymer Clay Beads with Mylar

February 18, 2016 by Elaine Robitaille

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I used to be a little skeptical about things when I first got really going with clay. One was about just HOW well clay worked with… everything. I had, by that point, melted and wrecked lots of things as I experimented. And a second thing I was skeptical about was if you could get a really glossy surface with liquid clay. I had botched that, too, and was convinced that it was being oversold as a technique.

Years later, and with more experience, I tried films and liquid clay top coats again and voila! It worked as it should. A lot of the films and foils have GREAT attributes and Kato Liquid Clay really did make a fabulous, deep glossy coat even if it took a few horrid messes to figure out. This Debbie Crother’s bead tutorial uses both to demonstrate how you can turn a fairly simple bead into something stunning and glass-like.

I haven’t played around with adding eyelets to things much yet. I’m a bulk bead gal, mostly, so individual cool findings aren’t something I’ve done much with. Still, it’s the perfect finishing touch on this one.

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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.

Read more here 

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