Scene & Herd: Conservation leader is leaving Jul 3, 2009
A four-session Monday class in polymer clay begins Monday, Aug. 3. Ceramics classes for grades 7-12 will be on Tuesdays beginning July 7 or Thursdays beginning July 28. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
DEL MAR: Fair Facts for Thursday, July 2 Jul 2, 2009
-- 11 a.m. ---- Polymer clay fun, Kids' Best. -- 1 p.m. ---- Cultivating African violets, Flower Show Stage. (North County Times)
In Perinton, make papa a polymer pen May 19, 2009
Children are invited to 00004000 make a Fathers Day gift by decorating a pen with polymer clay at the Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road. The session will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7. (Democrat and Chronicle)
IGCA shows varied but generally high quality Apr 19, 2009
Minimalist sculpture, formalist arrangements and figurative subjects are formed with wood, hydrostone, bronze, wax, polymer clay, whalebone, steel, aluminum and found objects. The variety of materials and methods used with a sense of contemporary design is impressive. (Anchorage Daily News)
Asian Pop: Cosplay's the thing Apr 9, 2009
To craft her costume of the female warrior Saber from the manga "Fate/Stay Night," she found herself sculpting armor plates out of polymer clay and chickenwire. "I had to bake each plate to harden it," she says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
North River Arts Society offers classes Mar 20, 2009
Art of Polymer Clay Instructor is Robin McGoff ... This course will explore the fundamentals of working with polymer clay. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Interview With Artist Mike Leavitt Mar 11, 2009
His work ranges from action figures made of polymer clay, to paintings on pennies and cardboard shoes. He also did a number of art pieces inspired by Barack Obama,-- the proceeds of sales were used to fund Obama's campaign. (Suite101.com)
Artist finds working with clay ‘meditative’ Mar 27, 2008
Rebecca Stout rolls out a length of the polymer clay she uses in her work ... The pit is Stout s garage turned art studio, home to a cornucopia of one-of-a-kind polymer clay figures, jewelry and vessels ... Polymer clay is unlimited in that you can blend it into other colors, roll it into thin strips, fold it, stretch it out, Stout says, constructing a dragonfly design one of many she will exhibit for the first time at the Bayou City Arts Festival in Memorial Park this weekend. (Pearland Journal, TX)
GV Arts & Crafts Festival offers unique gifts Mar 2, 2008
She also works with suede and polymer clay for her other pieces which when worn on a jacket or blouse, transform it into a garment that is extra special. While the arts festival allows local artisans the opportunity to make some extra money, the association usually gives a major donation, ranging from 5,000 to 6,000 a year to GVR out of the festival proceeds and those from other shows. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
11th Annual EggStravaganza set at Klein United Methodist Church Feb 21, 2008
Subsequent editions were made from silk ribbons, wool and polymer clay. This year a group of 20 women took on the task of making eggs. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
PrepArts briefs Jan 28, 2008
Five separate Valentine crafts projects will be featured, including Valentine treat cards, polymer clay heart pins and beaded bracelets. Cost is 2 for each craft and all materials will be provided. (North County Times)
Bridge to the past Jan 16, 2008
Wingdoodle Studio Workshop and Gift Gallery (19 East Main St., 603-456-3515, ) offers a huge selection of arts and crafts items, such as ink blocks, paints, stamps, punches, polymer clay art, and scrapbooking supplies, as well as toys, puppets, and games. Crafty parents will appreciate the carpeted alcove playroom for children. (Boston Globe)
Santas spring from ranch life Dec 24, 2007
Uhrig buys the glass eyes and the polymer clay from Hobby Lobby in Rapid City, and finds material at various sewing centers and craft shops. It is important to Uhrig that her completely homemade creations are not too expensive. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dollmaker likes Santa for a subject Dec 24, 2007
Thats because their expressive faces are created as Uhrigs fingers knead and smooth the polymer clay that she uses for their heads and hands ... In the top photo, Uhrig uses a simple tool along with her fingers to mold layers of polymer clay into a lively interpretation of Santas features. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
What are we really giving? Dec 10, 2007
A little polymer clay, a short string of lights, some ribbon and a LOT of time, and bingo, a centerpiece or a mantel decoration. I don't know what they would cost in a store. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Clay Gals sale offers up art for holidays Dec 10, 2007
Ernst s medium of choice is ceramics and Regan s is polymer clay, which complemented each other in a holiday sale over the weekend ... The jewelry handcrafted by Regan is not painted, but rather a bold and vibrant combination of colored polymer clay and precious metals. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Today in the Cedar Valley Dec 8, 2007
Details: Several events taking place for the whole family: Make and take holiday crafts; polymer clay stories by honey, balloon sculpture art; puppet show. Cost: Free. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Holiday City Market Dec 7, 2007
Owners and sisters Jessica and Susan Partain sat behind their trays molding bits of polymer clay into new, inedible food art, seemingly oblivious to passerbys' squeals of admiration. "We come from a food-obsessed family [and] we used to make the furniture for our dollhouses, but jewelry is a lot more fun," Jessica Partain said. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
More of this story » Dec 5, 2007
She also taught them to roll yarn into a ball from a skein as well as how to make their own needles from wooden dowels, personalizing them with Sculpey polymer clay ends. The space has been cleanly and functionally remodeled with designer lighting, hardware and details that add to the comfy sofa and seating area, cozy stoves that provide warmth, and clean walls that display art, from the colorful paintings of Patty Lewis to the strong pencil drawings of Chris and Melissa Graves Brown. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Scared by his own creation? Dec 4, 2007
Michael Yates, 9, shows off the clay snake sculpture he crafted at the Rensselaer Public Library, at an artistic workshop where young visitors were invited to create creatures with polymer clay. The library hosts a variety of kids' programs like storytime, craft time and game days, as well as many offerings for adults. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Scene and Herd: Race is on for holiday celebrations Nov 29, 2007
All the guilds of the Society including ceramics, needle and decorative arts, painters, weavers, metalworkers, basketry, woodworking and polymer clay will be showing their wares to eager buyers. This is always a place to pick up great presents for your gift list. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Don't fear the recall Nov 26, 2007
The secret ingredient in colorful polymer clay, for example. PVC.. (The Daily Reflector)
Show on the road Oct 19, 2007
The media represented will include fiber, textiles, jewelry, hollowware, hand-blown glass, polymer clay designs, pottery, ceramics, pencil and watercolor on paper, oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic painting, sculptural wall art, furniture, printmaking and handmade paper. Ames artist Martha Benson will participate in the tour for the second time this year. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Gardening Christmas Oct 2, 2007
Another option is to make gardening tools our of polymer clay. This is a fun idea because you can include flowers you make hanging off of each of the tools. (Suite101.com)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Alaska Bead and Gem Show, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct. 13-14, Hawthorn Suites, 1110 W. Eighth Ave. Vendors from around Alaska and across the U.S. offer an amazing selection of beads and jewelry supplies including blown glass, furnace glass, vintage German glass, Swarovski crystal, pearls, semiprecious gemstones, polymer clay, ceramic, raku, Indian lampwork, pewter, stringing materials, tools, millefiori, fiber art, kazuri beads, kumihimo kits, seed beads, porcelain, kits, hand-dyed silk cord, Czech... (Anchorage Daily News)
Alumni Art Exhibit at Morningside Sep 26, 2007
On the other hand, Melissa Hamersma Sievers of Beresford, S.D., has used polymer clay to sculpt "A Couple of Characters.". New York artist Michael Cody Drury will exhibit an abstract oil painting and Darija Ljubibratic from SVA Advertising Agency in Serbia will have recent logo designs in the show. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Art Briefs for Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 Sep 19, 2007
Polymer Clay Jewelry: Reveal your inner artist and create beautiful jewelry for gift giving or yourself. Its so easy even a beginner can create incredibly intricate designs by using polymer clay to build 'canes' and then applying them to beads and a variety of jewelry creations ... Polymer Clay Ornaments: Create intricate ornaments for the holidays by building canes and then applying them to your ornament. (Carroll County Times)
North San Diego County Times Community News Briefs: OGHS Alumni Barbecue set for Sept. 21 Sep 18, 2007
OCEANSIDE -- Helen Shafer Garcia will teach "Book Arts: Structured and Altered: from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Oct. 3 to Nov. 7 at the Oceanside Museum of Art School of Art, 219 N. Coast Highway. Design, paint, collage, stamp, alter and assemble handmade books with acrylics, watercolors, polymer clay and other mediums. Explore book binding techniques, printmaking, papermaking and transfer methods to complete beautiful unique books. Experiment with writings and images with a variety of themes.... (North County Times)
The week in photos Sep 11, 2007
On Monday, employee and artist Gloria Bennett was putting some last minute touches on a set of "Elf Garden Characters" she created from scratch out of polymer clay. Several of the finished "characters" can be seen at left. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Strands: A Jewelry Trunk Show' Sep 8, 2007
Strands will feature jewelry with pearls, crystals, hand-blown glass, polymer clay designs, Bali silver, chains of silver and gold, and works containing unique imported beads. Individual, handmade beads will be available for your own jewelry making. (Pensacola News Journal)
Needle master Lily Chin to headline Yarn Expo IV Sep 5, 2007
If you want to explore weaving or Locker hooking, or learn how to make your own buttons from polymer clay, then this is the year to participate in classes at Yarn Expo. There is space now, but it's almost gone, and you don't want to miss out on an opportunity to increase your knowledge in your favorite needleart. (Anchorage Daily News)
Treasure chest Aug 31, 2007
"Devins, a painter who started making jewelry as a hobby until it "took over," and many other creative artists will be at the second annual "Strands A Jewelry Trunk Show," 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Blue Morning Gallery, 112 Palafox Place.You'll find pearls, crystals, hand-blown glass, polymer clay designs, Bali silver, chains of silver and gold, works containing unique imported goods and whatever else the artists fancy."There is just ... "In addition the jewelry, the show will feature... (Pensacola News Journal)
Made in Vermont: Moving Memorials Aug 25, 2007
Shaping polymer clay is this artist's way to grieve. She lost her daughter in 2000 to SIDS, the cruel, mysterious sudden infant death syndrome. (WCAX.com, VT)
Flowers, flowers on the wall Aug 13, 2007
You can also create your own using wood or polymer clay. Acrylic Paints t Brushes. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
New Books for Your Craftng Library Jul 21, 2007
Polymer Clay Books You Won't Want to Miss ... For all of the crafters who love to work with polymer clay and for all of those who have considered it but have not jumped into the fray, there are a couple of must have books out on the market that add a whole new dimension to our regular, everyday projects that bring with it a new realm of ideas and direction we can explore with this medium ... While we are on the subject of polymer clay, the other book you will want to have in your reference... (Suite101.com)
Let it be beads Jul 20, 2007
Moving to a larger store has allowed her to add a number of classes using a variety of materials, including torch beads made using glass and blowtorch, precious metal clays that can be fired and buffed down to a metallike sheen, wire-wrapped beads and precious metal wire jewelry, and a wide variety of colorful polymer clays ... Christian Parley / The Fresno Bee The store offers a wide variety of jewelry-making products including wire wrapping, torch beads and polymer clay beads, like these,... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Old circus kid shows off the fun Jul 5, 2007
The models were made from wood and quick-drying polymer clay. The first took five weeks of seven- to eight-hour days. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Magic of Clay Workshop Jul 1, 2007
Ann Baker (center) checks on Michael Eaves who talks with Rosalind Roy about polymer clay at the Magic of Clay Workshop for children and adults with disabilities. The workshop was held Saturday morning at the Mississippi Craft Center, 950 Rice Road, in Ridgeland. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Summer’s here Jun 1, 2007
She also makes polymer clay vases and vanity soaps. O Boyle brings about 100 candles to the market and the items go pretty quickly, she said. (Montana Standard, MT)
‘Postcards to Columbus show opens June 2 at the Arts Center May 27, 2007
Other artists chose to work with watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, quilting, oil and acrylic paint, polymer clay, and mixed media. Some of the postcards Hannon carries with him are still lifes in pastels, while another is Norman Rockwell-esque. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
`Sistas Thrive' mixes humor, strength May 14, 2007
Many of her pieces are enhanced by beads made from Fimo, a polymer clay medium, and 19th-century photographs of black Americans. For people of color to have pictures in the 19th century, they had to have money,'' she noted. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
ARTractions sponsoring downtown arts walk May 12, 2007
Patty Ivey - polymer clay. Megan Imel - photography. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Mayfest continues to grow each year with talent from across the region May 8, 2007
On Saturday, May 5, during Mayfest, 10 year old Joshua Boggs created polymer clay artwork at a make and take art booth as Jennifer Lacour showed him how to create an original work of art ... Children were invited to make their own personalized polymer clay pieces to bring home. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Mother's Day Gift May 4, 2007
When choosing the polymer clay, try to pick colors that would be relevant to the event. For example in representing children you could use the color of their birthstone. (Suite101.com)
Summer camps Apr 13, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. " Ages: 5-12 or grades K-6 When: 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., June 18-Aug. 30. Choose one week or all six. No camp the week of July 4. Where: Russian Jack Springs Park, DeBarr Road Cost: $150 per week (before- and after-camp care additional) Contact: Tasha Nichols, 248-2250; ; YMCA DAY CAMPS Sponsor: Anchorage Community YMCA When: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 29- Aug. 17 Anchorage Day Camp Fun-filled days of hiking, archery, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, field games and wilderness... (Anchorage Daily News)
Going green on a DIY budget Apr 9, 2007
Recycled soap dispenser materials: wine bottle, rubbing alcohol, liquor pour spout, pearl white and blue polymer clay, letter stamps, blue fine-tip permanent marker, Quick-Hold craft glue, drinking glass or other circle template, organic dish soap and an oven ... Next, roll out a thin (1/8- to 1/4-inch) layer of pearl polymer clay. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Tools for making Wire Jewelry Mar 18, 2007
Further projects: A project for making a lapel pin out of polymer clay and wire can be found at this Suite101 article. (Suite101.com)
An introduction to Metal Clay Mar 18, 2007
The beauty of this is that the clay can be molded and formed like any piece of ceramic or polymer clay, and intricate, beautiful items of silver can be made ... An interesting project working with polymer clay to make a lapel pin can be found. (Suite101.com)
Story involves children, adults at Crafters Cafe Mar 14, 2007
A resident of Minnesota, Carlson has published books on sculpting with polymer clay, particularly the making of "Faeries, Gnomes and Trolls," the title of her latest work. She also has demonstrated her art on HGTV television's "Carol Dupont Show.". (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Museum offers classes to enliven winter Mar 11, 2007
Also at the museum: March 23 and 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., there's a wall pocket antler basket workshop with Jill Choate, 95; March 15-16 is spring break, but there's a two-day mosaic art workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with Karen Urroz, 70 for adults and 25 for kids; and April 4, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Gail Moses will present an Easter-themed polymer clay workshop with Gail Moses for ages 8 and up, and the cost is 22 each session. Contact Dimitra Lavrakas at 352-2269 or. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Bald Britney doll Feb 28, 2007
Bidding for the six inch polymer clay figure ends tomorrow. Britney is currently staying at Malibu's Promises rehab center. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
