Polymeri Online 21.1.13 | "Brave" mix media, Gems and faceted polymer clay, Wild stone tutorial, Tom and the clock, More from my working table

Inspirational Jewelry

Janet olson - ChickieGirlCreations creates beautiful pendants using so many techniques and materials! polymer clay, acrylic paints, inks, pens, sealers, textures, distress and patterns. Her mix media jewelry are all about color, and texture. She mentions she is influenced by nature, and as a result lean toward rustic and distressed designs. She also enjoys art journalism and positive messages interwoven in her art.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChickieGirlCreations
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8823440@N07/

Faceted Polymer and Sterling

Marta Lugo design and creates contemporary jewels by transforming daily objects into jewelry pieces, her recent "Poliedra" collection is her interpretation of gems and faceted stones using sterling silver and polymer clay.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/martalugojewels

Wild Stone Beads Tutorial

"pink_lizzard" Julia is sharing with us her "wild stone" beads class. She says this effect was a happy accident. It all started as a watercolor technique project placed on a paper for a while, and after 2 weeks(!) on the paper she ended up with zero plasticizer and a very dry pile of clay. Then, turned it into beads.
It reminds me of those old Terrazzo floor tiles.
http://polymerclayfimo.livejournal.com/3609789.html

Tom's Clock Adventures

I came across "The Brooding Tom's" clock video on YouTube and dug inside a little more. The artist (tom?) is sharing his detailed experiments on sculpturing and creating large pieces, letting us know what worked and what went wrong in each project.
In the clock video series he is going through all the details for creating the piece until completion.
Fascinating work! Don't miss his recent alien videos.
https://www.facebook.com/PolymerClaySculpting
http://youtu.be/s_WPYMJ5gs0

I am continuing my CFCF samples - bags and beads this week, It is been a while since I did production work, and returning to that busy and meditating work (such as painting, shaping, gluing pins and zippers) is quite relaxing (and I am not including sanding into the "relaxing" category...)
Feels great to repeat the same project in different shapes, colors and designs, challenge to the mind and hands. I really enjoy it.

"Hamburger" Bag, I really liked it's shape!

Disc Chic Beads | Flakes Technique

Alien's bag? Can't decide on it's name

"Brocade Collection" Polymer clay purses - all zippered up

Polymeri Online 17.5.12 | DIY Circles texture sheet, Poppies millefiori cane tutorial, Sunny pictorial tutorial and Copper patina meets polymer clay

Copper Patina meets polymer clay

Art Bliss Marilyn Girling explored many areas of mixed media, acrylics, colored pencil, bead work and more. In this link she is sharing with us the creation of a cigarette card (which I had to google to find out what they are!) using copper acrylic paints, black and patina. she uses tissue paper, sculpey and strong backing for this special effect.
http://lifeartcollide.blogspot.com/2011/06/copper-patina-meets-polymer-clay.html
Don't miss her polymer clay mosaic made in a hot humid day! I will be waiting for a humid day here to discover such an amazing piece on my studio wall :)

DIY Texture Sheets

Do-Yourself-Texture sheets - Italian artist Elisabetta used cut circles from one polymer clay sheet and placed them on a second sheet to create a cool texture sheet, inspired by Diffendaffer ideas.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hetheferes/6169378314
She has several more in this set, I also loved her totem inro
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hetheferes/5904508775

Poppies Millefiori Cane

The Polymer Clay Romania team published poppies cane tutorial in their blog, the original tutorial was published in kalinkapolinka website.
http://polymerclayro.blogspot.com/2011/06/tutorial-cane-mac-intermediate.html
You can find additional tutorials in their blog in this link -
http://polymerclayro.blogspot.com/p/tutoriale-si-cursuri.html

There is a passionate group of polymer clay girls team in Romania, I'd love to see more of their creations!

Ayarina's polymer clay buttons

Here is one I found - Ayarina's Etsy store with cute looking buttons!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ayarina

Advanced Pendant Polymer Clay Tutorial

Another cool tutorial posted in the russian forum by Bobrotermit, photos only but you will see that it requires a lot of carving, back-filling and drilling to remove the un-wanted polymer clay.
A bit advanced but a challenge to understand how it is done using no text at all.
http://polymerclayfimo.livejournal.com/3779534.html 


My foot is healing well, now I can go back dancing in my studio! ;)

Polymeri Online 2.11.11 | Ghost Shift Fish, Kyoto Geikos mix media, Fimo tutorials & Autumn bracelet

I stumbled upon Sue Corrie's polymer clay and copper designs and was enchanted! This wonderful fish done with both materials is a refreshing combination and the possibilities are endless. When she thought to give up on being a full time artist she fell in love with polymer clay. Her projects are often completed in the moonlight hours when the family is sleeping- the Ghost Shift. She says ‘Dr Who’ fans know that the Ghost Shift was, I'm sure my son does!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ghostshift/6291429338/in/photostream

Sharon House from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada loves to clay, as a mixed media artist she entered into Fine Arts Shows and lately have had accepted into a local gallery. Among her many talents she is also a story teller, not just for kids, for grown ups as well! It took her a while to find her passion with clay and few years into it, she is starting to figure that out. Much to her surprise, it’s not caning but more sculpture and what she would consider “practical stuff”.

You're invited to take a look at her cool "toothpick bead tool" - wonderful to bake or to dry your beads after varnish!

and one of her polymer pieces -

http://www.mystoryart.com/2011/05/wonderful-birthday-surprise.html

If you haven't yet visited in STAEDTLER fimo Creative tips page with cool tutorials and colorful ideas - You are welcome!

http://www.staedtler.co.th/creative_tips_for_FIMO_home_decorating_ideas_th.Staedtler

"Autumn in Scottish Mountains" bracelet by Czech Katerina Tumova has wonderful pattern inside. She has made an additional brooch with the same technique, almost looks like wooden design.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68592908@N07/6294511439/in/contacts/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68592908@N07/6294511733/in/photostream

Stay tuned - Tomorrow is the big day - 3 "events"!! :)

1st, I will announce the 3 winners of "The Polymer Arts" Magazine, if you haven't yet entered - it's your last chance today.

2nd, I'm celebrating my 40's!! OMG, I don't feel 40!

3rd A short vacation in Italy for my birthday with DH, I'm sure it's going to be wonderful!

see ya!

Polymeri Online 3.5.11

Georgie Galante from NY is a mixed media artist, working in polymer clay and metal clays, recycled parts. Her designs made me take a 2nd and a 3rd look, the mix of materials sometimes leaves me wondering, what is what, hard to tell the differences :)

http://www.georgiegalante.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14298216@N08/5434350818/in/photostream

Thanks god I am not gaining weight every time I see miniature sweets made of polymer clay, Cindy Teh from Singapore is a very talented artist creating beautiful items you'd want to take a bite from. Cakes, ice-creams, vegetables - Yummy!

http://snowfern-clover.blogspot.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/snowfern

Here is another example of the wonderful options with polymer clay by Rachel Grieg, a stamped book, polymer clay cover, she added vintage pages together with some watercolour papers inside and bound it all with silk ribbon.

http://rachelgreig.typepad.com/darkroomdoor/2011/04/playing-cards-polymer-clay-

book.html

Lostinwonderar's Etsy store has "Quirky home accessories" in it as she calls them. She creates sugar skulls. I had no idea what they are until i read in her listing - Sugar Skulls are typically made of compressed sugar with icing decoration and other embellishments. They're made for the holiday of Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). Her sugar skulls are made of polymer clay. It can grace a shelf, decorate a cabinet, or sit charmingly in a potted plant.

She has been making and selling her crafts since she was about 12 years old, dreaming of having her own shop where she could sell her art.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lostinwonderart?ref=pr_shop

Natalya is an artist from Russia, her cute stapler caught my eyes - so cute!

Her flickr site and blog is filled with beautiful jewelry as well - pendants, bracelets and more - take a look.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45360874@N04/5064117904/in/photostream

http://epi.kgn.ru/afina/blog/index.php?blog=2

Polymeri Online 13.2.11

DesignTheory is a curator of contemporary art (as well as former visual artist and chef) who is obsessed with great design, in all its forms.

This piece is a real statement one, the organic forms of this necklace were inspired by the modernist sculpture of Brazilian artist Sergio Camargo and the song 'Fire of Love'.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59120508/fire-of-love-necklace

Jessica made a beautiful christmas ornament which is perfect for valentine as well :) this golden heart cupcake is made of polymer and painted with acrylics.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicajanelove/5257113386/in/contacts/

and a group photo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicajanelove/5249487503/

Kindred Spirit Studios / Michelle DP's work is inspired by African tribal colors, patterns and motifs and the natural world. She works with paper, ink, stamps and her mix media work is full of color. I am almost certain i can see polymer clay in her pieces.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kindredspiritstudios/with/4314307768/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/camida

Supplies! I am always fond of goodies shops - In whysperFairy store you'll find silicone molds for wonderful quick and easy pieces -

http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhysperFairy?ref=pr_profile

Polymeri Online 6.11.10

Celine makes adorable decor made entirely of polymer clay, she is also into mosaics, she loves creating using various materials, and the final piece is a wonderful mix media jewel.

http://celinemosaik.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/celinemosaik/5107340756/

chickiegirlcreations / Janet specializes in unique handmade accessories, currently focusing on hairsticks and polymer clay jewelry, i loved her pendant line!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8823440@N07/sets/72157610979085920/

http://chickiegirlcreations.blogspot.com/

fliepsiebieps1 / Esther has been creating all sorts of figures (a lot of penguins!) and slowly started doing more and more custom wedding cake toppers. Her toppers travel all over the world :) they are sooo cute!

http://www.fliepsiebieps.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fliepsiebieps/

Martina Mahdavi from Austria, has a wonderful tutorial for an origami ship! so cool! follow the photos for each step, you can move to the next/previous photo by clicking the arrows on the right side of the flickr page.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/martinamahdavi/4327699627/

Polymeri Online 26/11/09

Robyn Gordon has a 25 years expertise in art - from jewelry, sculpturings, mix media, painting, drawing and more. she is mixing lot of materials in her work and you can see some of her polymer work in her jewelry section (photo)
http://www.robyngordon.com.au/

Lisa Pavelka talkes about PARDO clay, she is showing some of it's flexibility and other charactes of the clay. i got some samples in the mail and from my 1st impression, it has lot's of possibilities.
http://www.clayshop.eu/categories.php?category=Pardo-Jewellery-Clay-Basic

CreaShines is Polymer Clay Jewelry by Stacey Hines, stacey takes polymer clay as a cradle for beautiful charms and embed them inside to create a unique look.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreaShines

Here you at humbleBea's you will find miniature gnomes and art sculptures, some of them combines polymer clay, home decor, jewelry, and more.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/humblebea

Last one is a Puppy Dog Face Polymer Clay Millefiori Cane by Mgilinfo - so cute!http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgilinfo/4115286814/in/pool-93628034@N00

PCAGOE August Challenge - Mix Media

This month the PCAGOE challenge theme was "Mix Media", it is going to be SO hard for the voters to choose from!

Come back here to vote for your favorite on 8/1. Voting will be open until midnight 8/7.

Lot's of prized for the voters too!
http://pcagoe.com/2009/07/25/ausgust-voter-prize-packs/

Polymeri Online 30.7.09

Hello every one! this week's polymeri post is so interesting and require lot's of "digging", i am not sure about my next one, i am taking a short vacation and flying to US (new-york and Chicago) to have some fun (of course i am taking a laptop with me), if you have some recomendations about shopping in Chicago - i'd will love to hear!

jessicajane.love / Jessi loves art in all forms, her dwelling petite hourses are so cute, you can put them at your bedside, or in a curiosity cabinet they are so charming. I hope her etsy store will soon be full of her beauties :)
http://www.lollishops.com/petitehouse
http://jessicajanehandmade.blogspot.com/
Etsy shop http://www.petitehouse.etsy.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicajanelove/

Valerie Wallace published a VERY useful tutorial in PCC forums on how to make a celtic cane using an extruder, it's a lot of work but assure perfect accuracy!here is the link
http://forums.delphiforums.com/polymerclay/messages/?msg=62126.10

bounty_gg / Galina from Ireland, her blog is in russion but don't forget to check her tutorial link on the right.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bounty_gg/
http://grgalina.livejournal.com/

Three Eye Studio / Susan Buhrman designs and creates original Art Mandalas, the work reflects the soul's yearning for balance and symmetry, she utilizes color, texture and reflective materials to "grab" the attention of the subconscious mind while providing a pleasing and uplifting visual experience for the conscious. She loves polymer clay and used a variety of mixed-media materials in her work.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7343066@N05/
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7459356

see u soon!

Polymer Clay Retro Hearts & Bugs

Polymer Clay Retro Hearts - Pins
Originally uploaded by Iris Mishly - איריס משלי.

I've collected about 2000 discs of my recycled items, i am constantly thinking about what to do and how to play with them, i made some retro heart pins and also used them for the bugs i made for the "mix media" PCAGOE august challenge, and of course some jewelry, it's fun!

Discussing Christi Friesen's book - "polymer clay and mix media - together at last"

Lisa clarke had an interesting post in her polka dot cottage few weeks ago, she was discussing book covers, the book discussed was Christi Friesen's book - "polymer clay and mix media - together at last".
Since i am also a graphic designer, it's the first think i am looking at, and as a book lover i wanted to say some words about the issue.
Lisa offered this book as a gift to one of the commenters - and yay! :) i won "the lottory" and got the book yesterday by mail (thank you so much lisa)

I had the whole day looking and reading Christi's book, with her special humor and such a unique art talent. i loved the book, it is full of projects (exacly my kind of book), they are presented with beautiful photos and Christi's special (and clear) way of writting and cute funny drawings.

I do think that her beautiful pieces should be presented more colorfully on this book cover, similar to her other books. There are so many gorgous photos in there, choosing different colors would make this book look much more appealing & "tailored" to it's content - look like a fancy dress. i loved her other book designs - they are so "exactly her".

It was important to me to share my joy from her book and thank her for sharing her art & beauty with us. I hope in my heart that Christi is not disappointed from this bit of critics, i hate doing that, i don't want to make her beautiful face sad.

This is an important issue, and i must say i am not experienced with working along with publishers, do artists allowed to say their opinion about their own book design? or is it a choice of the editor? i don't know.

if you are a Christi Friesen's fan (and i am) buy it with confident, she is the best!

Polymeri Online 20.11.08

Australian Lorell Lehman realized after studying painting and illustration at the South Australian College of Advanced Education in the 1980’s, she discovered my passion for figurative sculpture and doll-making in 1993. her dolls are amazing!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23166258@N03/
http://web.mac.com/lorelllehman/Not_all_Faeries_are_Beautiful/Enter.html

Kathi from Dragonsglass.com posted on the delphi forum a link to a nice guy building a motor for his pasta machine, don't think he was making any canes, it's for his Pasta - can you imagine? pasta in a pasta machine? i have never heard of it... lol
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/852501/motorizing_the_pasta_machine/

Sushi art work - beads, kaleidoscopes - great inspiration and admiration for those artists chefs:
http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2008/05/30/incredible-sushi-art/

Peggy Dembicer is a a mixed media artist with a fiberarts background. she was a handweaver in the early '80s, fond of tapestry. In the '90s she shifted to framed and sculptural mixed media that she exhibits in galleries and private collections.
http://flickr.com/photos/90228408@N00/65680598
http://www.peggydembicer.com/

Polymeri Online 6.3.08

After publishing my nicely designed trol ;) i was contacted by several people asking where they can find the mold i used - here it is - Maureen Carlson homepage -
http://weefolk.com/molds_list.htm

A project for St. Patrick's Day - Pin Tutorial
http://www.simplyornaments.com/Page10.html

Are you interested in books about sculpturings? body? hands & legs? An online resource of artist's eBooks to
Support and Inspire Creativity
http://artist-how-to.com/polymerclay.html
and some goold free links to great sites -
http://artist-how-to.com/free.htm

Designs Diane by Diane Luftig, She took classes from all the great names: Pier Volkus, Kathleen Dustin, Donna Kato, Sarah Shriver, Tory Hughes, Maggie Maggio, Lindly Haunani, Jacqueline Lee, Cynthia Toops, Gwen Gibson, and Celie Fago. her personal style is still evolving, incorporating a little from each of these influences.
http://www.polymerdesignsbydiane.com/

Valerie Aharoni is a new dear friend, i met her in New-York and had a nice chat while i was waiting for my shuttle to take me to the airport. In the two years since her journey with polymer clays Valerie Aharoni has had the opportunity to learn from the pioneers in the medium and, even more gratifying, teach and share her own discoveries. (necklace photo by her)
http://www.vaharoni.com/

Lady Artisan works in mixed media, mainly polymer clay, her interests focus on two main themes: sculpting and ancient history. She like sculpting figures, characters she's made up, because it gives her the opportunity to explore who they are, what they’re like, and why they’re here.
http://www.theladyartisan.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5090925

Nina Originals from TX, United States is a mixed media artist, her focus is on polymer clay, beads, paper & canvas art. http://www.ninaoriginals.blogspot.com/

Polymeri Online 24.1.08

Hello Australian polyclayers! while touring the internet i visited the Aussiepolyclayers Forum Index and seeking for some talented artists :) here are 2 of them

Melanie Dilday - Since she discovered polymer clay about 8 years ago, her life has taken a 180 degree turnaround for the better. she lives, loves, breathes, teaches and dreams about clay. Melanie holds private clay retreats in her studio near Byron Bay Australia and exhibit and sell in various bead shops and galleries in Australia. http://members.westnet.com.au/melandcurt/polyclay/
http://clayhappenings.blogspot.com/
etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5063669

Debra Sutton - Debra is a a mixed media artist. She is working on jewellery design, in particular polymer clay, she also work with glass beads and metal findings and enjoy creating unique pieces of wearable art for everyone to enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambam_studios/sets/

Check the Aussiepolyclayers Forum Index - some great stuff there!http://aussiepolyclay.21.forumer.com/index.php

And to another side of the globe - beadscraftz is a graphic designer currently focused on jewellery created from Polymer Clay. She is from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
http://www.flickr.com/people/beadscraftz/

Bill Nelson's site is amazing, i couldn't stop staring at his amazing sculptures, such a talented artist! Bill uses SUPER SCULPEY for his static figures and paper clay for his one-off ventriloquist figures.
http://www.billnelsonstudios.com/
http://www.billnelsonstudios.com/pages/ventfigsdolls.html

You can find his online lessons at http://www.thatcreativeplace.com/html/bill_nelson.html
more artists at that site too!

Israeli Maya Lukash - wwwlady makes amazing detailed jewelry
http://www.happy-bead.com/index.php
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5426194

meritaporlared / María Sáiz is a polymer clayer in her free time, she is from Sevilla, Spain
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7201667@N03/sets/72157594573263157/
www.japaya.blogspot.com/

Polymeri Online 26.7.07

How about taking a look at some more flickr clayers?

Claylady43 / Penni Jo Couch

Penni is a a wife, mother, grandmother also a designer/sculptor and writer. In 1981 she found a clay called Fimo and began to play with it for making doll house scale miniatures. Her work is beautiful.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98273716@N00/sets/72157600959852005/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/98273716@N00/

PWdolls / Patience - Amazing dolls sculpturing

http://www.flickr.com/photos/patienceworthdolls/

A new group on COLOR MIXING is opened in flickr for Recipes of Color mixing. From basic colors to advanced mixing in any material - painting, polymer clay, dough and more! I will be happy to hear what are your favorite colors and how did you mixed them :)

http://www.flickr.com/groups/colormixing/

Projects!
I'm addicted to tutorials and projects and so happy to find those on the web, it always amaze me how cooperative and sharing our global polymer clay community is. it is not like that in other materials! Thank you all!

Diane J. Mayer - Textured and Embellished Bookmark

http://www.scratchart.com/projectlessons/texturedbookmark.html

Syndee holt - Light Switches Get the Texture Treatment

http://www.scratchart.com/projectlessons/lightswitches.html

Amy Koranek - Four Seasons Welcome Plaque

http://www.scratchart.com/projectlessons/welcomeplaque.html

Polymer clay world Projects: Box Clock, Shrinky-Dink Box, Pen, Mosaic Wall Clock and more!

http://www.polymerclayworld.com/projects.shtml

Paper and Clay Studios by Elizabeth Kosterich - Paper and Clay Studios featuring finely crafted original mixed media artwork of handmade paper and/or polymer clay

http://www.paperandclay.com/

I have to tell you what i saw in one of our Israeli forums, there was a lady, says that in the summer times she sees lot's of cockroaches going around in the pipe system (you know, of the sewage, Yukks!!), well, she had enough with them and decided to make something about it. she took FIMO polymer clay and made a "custom made sink plug" to prevent them from going up in the pipes! isn't that an idea? well, don't consider it a project but now i understand that there is nothing that can't be done from this material, now even the roaches will enjoy their colorful plug!!

Polymeri Online 27.12.06

Pete Goldlust

For several years, his work has explored a sculptural landscape where human urges (libidinous, predatory and monstrous) are acted out by half-recognizable, otherworldly surrogate creatures. The work reflects his interest in mutated, hybrid forms, and the disjunctive psychological states that they represent.

http://www.petegoldlust.com/index.html

Polymeri Online 13.10.06

You must see Melanie West PC cuffs!

Made on metal base, she uses Kato Clay - wonderful!

http://www.melanieweststudio.com/goodyear17.htm

http://www.melanieweststudio.com/clayblanks.htm

and Nancy Preston site - interesting textures, mixed with PC and paper which she make by herself, her collage work is symbolic (budha, cross, tree of life)
http://www.studiofamilia.com/index.htm

Polymeri Online 8.10.06

Marilyn Radzat Fantasy Dolls -

Marilyn designs amazing dolls, she has been creating art in the figure form for over 25 years. She uses the body as the canvas, transforming the sculpted piece with layers of fabric, nature's elements, and found objects.

http://www.marilynradzat.com/

Polymeri Online 4.10.06

Loco Lobo Designs - The art of Janis Holler, Janis use primarily polymer clay, but her jewelry and components employ multiple techniques in each piece for an intricate yet unpretentious elegance. With additions of Sterling Silver, copper, semi-precious stones, Austrian crystal and more.

http://www.locolobodesigns.com/index.htm

Polymeri Online 20.9.06

Gustav Klimt and PC?

Chris Lajoinie combine them all beautifully, she creates limited numbers of jewlery and weave them with pearls, silk and stones.

http://www.couleurszaouli.com/