Actually, this is just a great, simple way to make shiny clay leaves. The tutorial uses metallic spraypaint from Rustoleum which may or may not be permanent for clay – some sprays make polymer clay stick after a while – but you could just as easily paint with a compatible paint or airbrush with it. Or use leaf or mica powders on the raw clay. Using real leaves with the polymer through the pasta machine makes a great and delicate impression so I’ll have to give this a shot – I usually just press my leaves into the clay or use my brayer a little.

If you want to use these as place cards for table settings you could sketch or stamp in names. I think a dish of these leaves would be fun as a decoration, basically a polymer clay bowl filler.

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Enchanted Leaf Polymer Clay Bowl 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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