Once you've got it made, send us a picture and we'll post it here. Submissions should be sent to info@beadfx.com with the subject line "Inspiration Friday" There is no timeline, so please don't worry about trying to complete it within a week. If you have a blog, or an etsy (or similar) site - we'll post a link to your site if you wish.
Judy Lovell sent us a fabulous bracelet this week - entitled Dolly. Have a look! Also be sure to check out Judy's blog
I'm still on a bit of a polymer kick. While I had a lot of fun making the steampunk hearts - it's not really my style - I thought I'd play a bit on my own. I was particularly inspired to create some weathered looking pieces. I even found a silicone mold I made a while ago of some coral. These made awesome little 'lichen' inspired stones.
I haven't yet sealed any of these, as I'm not sure yet what to use. Any polymer experts out there? I don't want them to be glossy - and prefer a matte look with these. On one of the rings, I used Helen Breils texture stamp. These are so, so much nicer than my first attempts at polymer clay. And then of course I discovered Polymer Clay Daily. Good G*d - there are some insanely talented people out there. If any of you have snobbish attitudes towards polymer clay...You won't for long. Wow, Wow, and Wow....
I recommend checking out that link when you have time to kill. Seriously, there is so much incredible eye candy....You're about to lose hours!
And so I present you my very humble polymer clay beginnings.
2 comments:
Pretty bracelet, Judy. And for you, Jen (and all p-clayers), I saw some jaw-dropping polymer clay work at the TBS show (Toronto) recently. Barbara Colautti, who's artistic name seems to be Barenzi, was there with a large display of her original pieces. They are literally "mind-blowing", from her gorgeous artistic designs to the extremely precise craftsmanship. [Her husband does all her sanding and buffing... I'm green with envy.] I couldn't find any website for her, but if you get a chance to see her work at a beading or craft show, take a good long look. Her work in polymer clay is the most lovely I have ever seen. Prepare to be both intimidated and inspried. I bought 3 of her OOAK beads. Gail
Hi Jen
Thanks so much for posting my bracelet and the link to my blog and thank you Gail.
Jen, I really like your polymer clay pieces and am glad you're taking us along on your journey with polymer clay. I hope we get to see more of your work. Judy
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