Creating: Bird Bangles, Blossoms, and Buttons for Knitters

   

"Bird Bangles" polymer, seed beads, copper, brass, enamel on copper

Really excited about new work coming out of the studio these days. Hardly time to do anything else!

"Turquoise and Blue Blossom Set", polymer, sterling silver, enameled copper, Swarovski crystal.

Really sweet set that I have been wanting to create for such a long time. Finally everything came together and I got it done. The little earring blossoms remind me of Fuschia flowers in their shape.

"Fox" and "Black Bird" buttons. Expanding my buttons into new shapes.

Now that I'm a knitter (wow, really, I can knit!) I am really interested in buttons! These two are fairly large and have a loop on the back to sew them on. Would be so great on a chunky sweater.

Hope you enjoyed looking!

Suzanne

Ornament Magazine does article on polymer clay history

Ornament Magazine has done a really nice article in the July issue on the history and pioneers in polymer clay jewelry. It's really nice to see this as we polymer artists still struggle with the perception that polymer is not a "real" medium and not always taken seriously. With polymer, like other mediums, it is what happens in really skilled and creative hands that determines the worth of the piece-- not the medium itself.

The story, Polymer Clay, A Modern Medium Comes of Age  is nicely illustrated with a timeline and images from the polymer heavyweights such as Kathleen Dunstin, Ford and Forlano.

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Belfast Art in the Park

Getting ready for the weekend show in Belfast. Art in the Park is one of my favorite shows. There is just such a nice warm vibe at the place. I always have a pretty decent show and a nice time on top of that.

Working hard in the studio!

I have been working my butt off these days and loving every bit of it!!


Really feel like I am doing the best work of my life and its so exciting. I can't wait to show everyone what I have been up to. You can see what I have been up to at the Belfast Art in the Park show July 9-10.

I have been really inspired by the upcoming Grand Fashion Show, Aug 4, in Ellsworth. Its my first fashion show and I am really psyched for it. Have no idea really what's involved but I am looking forward to the challenge.