Polymeri Online 25.4.14 | Cabochonmania, Filigree Playdoh, Polymer mind games, Ceramic molds & Lady Gaga in Fimo

Have you seen Cabochonmania Facebook page? That is heaven for all cabochon lovers! 

This Italian artist (his/her name?) mentioned the cabochons are handmade of all kind of materials and styles - soutache, miyuki, embroidery, wire wrapped, bead embroidery, resin and many of them resembles polymer clay to my eyes.

https://www.facebook.com/Cabochonmania

http://www.cabochonmania.net

Edith Fischer-Katz, also known for her playdoh canning technique is playing again - this time it's creating a "filigree" or netting pattern.

Translated from hebrew, she designed millefiori canes and bordered specific areas in playdoh. Later on, these slices were baked and washed in water to release the playdoh. If nessecary she pushes the playdoh out with a tooth pick or another tool, taking extra care not to break the cane. Cool ha? 

Idit is a master artist in sculpturing and teaches classes. 

Her millefiori adventures are probably her way to experiment and be inspired.

http://www.tapuz.co.il/forums2008/viewmsg.aspx?forumid=1484&messageid=174433949&r=1

http://www.zoota.co.il

Here is a fun mind game. When looking at this geometric brooch you would think the coloured clay pieces are bordered with black clay - right? Well, it's only an illusion. In the tutorial you can see that the brooch is made using 2 layers: back layer is black, front layer is coloured and the small space between them seems like a black border.

http://kopilka.rv.ua/?p=9291

The project is copyrighter to http://squzy.com which is a russian website for crafters sharing their ideas, tutorials and articles.

Wash your eyes with Nancy Adams' (Roundrabbit) beautiful perfect round molds. Aren't they pretty? They seem like a huge collection of findings, buttons and other found objects embedded inside clay. 

Do you carry a piece of clay with your anywhere so that if something pops up you'll be able to copy its beauty into your clay? 

I always think about it but never really took the clay with me :) 

Nancy's ceramic beads are to die for, so vivid, colourful, vibrant and elegant!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/roundrabbit/4344315994/

This last link is a bit out of your comfort zone, and when I say comfort I mean dramatic and bold. 

Italian artist Umberto Mulignano (Fimo's love) created a replica of Lady Gaga in her video G.U.Y. . 

Since lady Gaga herself is not a shy person to say the least, you'd know what to expect. Many of his figures are inspired by her many faces and costumes. Umberto is a cake topper and a miniaturist.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.614329158643720.1073741877.252089181534388&type=1

Checkout his youtube channel for more of his work - http://www.youtube.com/fimoslove

Those of you getting ready to EuroSynergy - Have a great journey!

See you all soon and have a great weekend!

Polymeri Online 26.2.2012 | Play-Doh take 2, Figures late at night, Mokume wonder & The great jewelry display

Once again, Yondat Dascalu and Idit fischer-Katz (Zoota) made a collaboration to think of new ideas to use play-doh and natural clay. Two years ago they figured out a way to create canes using Play-Doh and now came up with a new idea to use natural clay as a mold for polymer clay. Since natural clay curing temperature is much higher then polymer clay curing temperature you can use it as a "shape holder" to create many shapes of polymer. Give it a try!

When I was reading blog posts in the Israeli Etsy group I found an artist called Charles Chetrit. Since he was a child he was sculpturing figures from olive tree branches. 4 years ago he was injured at work and found himself at home for a long period of time. That was the perfect time to go back to his artistic roots when he found out about polymer clay. To create his large sculptures he is using a metal bases and bringing his figures to life. Today he is the manager of the filming department on an Israeli tv channel and find the late night hours the best time to create. Thank you Charles for sharing your story with me :)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtOfFaces

Samantha Braund is a multi talent artist working with polymer clay as well. Her polymer gallery in flickr is full of wonderful mokume sheets, beautiful beads and lovely colors. She is a UK based jewelry designer and her other interests include digital art, water colour painting & sculpting in various medias.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amadoradesigns/sets/72157622663496753/

Although not polymer, this jewelry display is to die for! How I wish I had one like this!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83464177/jewelry-display-by-blackforestcottage

I recently joined Cynthia Tinnaple StudioMojo's newsletter and it's wonderful! Seeing Cynthia's daily links are a great inspiration and getting her weekend emails are even greater! Check it out, she is offering a free sneak-peek in her website.

Clay away!