Reflection

The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. William Makepeace Thackeray

Quilted In Clay

I spent a wonderful day at the Quilt Show with my friend and polymer clay artist Jodie Lawrosky. We went specifically to see Jennifer Patterson of Quilted in Clay (click HERE). The weather was beautiful, it wasn't too crowded and the show was great. Jennifer Patterson (left) and Jodie Lawrosky (middle). Jennifer's bright and cheery booth consists of louvered panels covered with the most spectacular polymer clay jewelry beautifully arranged. When we arrived at the show, we headed straight for Jennifer's booth only to find her busy creating more pieces for her new "Flower" line in her RV. She was gracious enough to take a break to come visit with us. Talk about an inspirational artist and business woman. Jennifer's website has an interesting page explaining her process in creating her polymer clay cane pieces. You can find it HERE. Enjoy.

Polymer Faux Leather Cuff

This was my third submission to IPCA's 2011 Progress and Possibilities (click HERE). I had researched armor and learned that most early armor ended at the elbow, so some type of wrist guard was necessary. I was inspired by this, and as a result, yesterday's post of the Contemporary Wrist Armor and today's piece "Modern Wrist Guard" were my polymer clay interpretations.

Contemporary Polymer Wrist Armor

A dramatically over-sized cuff was my second submission to IPCA's Progress and Possibilities (third, and last-tomorrow). My central theme for all three pieces was "Protection". The top photo was the piece submitted. When it didn't win, I played around with it a little more and added some crystals and a "brass" highlight. I think I still may add some lacing to the underside.

Polymer Chinese Fingernail Guards

This was one of my submissions to IPCA's Progress and Possibilities this year. In dynastic China, the upper class people would grow long fingernails in order to distinguish themselves from the laborers. Manual labor was virtually impossible with excessively long fingernails, so long nails or just long pinky nails separated the working class from the aristocracy. These types of fingernail protectors or guards ensured their nails would not get damaged or chipped. I loved how the fingernail guards came out, but they didn't photograph well. So I sculpted a strange looking textured hand to display them. A very weird little sculpture indeed.

Polymer Fold-Over

Kind of like a "clip"; it has enough flex to open to fit over a beaded rope or large neck piece and then closes, securing it on the rope. Experimenting.

Polymer Magnetic Closure

I applied some canes and Swarovski crystals over a magnetic closure to create a focal bead(s) for one of my bead crocheted ropes.

Bead Crochet Necklaces

I finished the third Color Band necklace and started this one.

Polymer And Feelings

A picture is worth a thousand words; in this case, a sculpture. This is an old photo of some of the "Stick People Tribe" I sculpted out of polymer clay. They were so much fun to make. The tall guy seems to fit my mood today (hehe).

Words of our Enemies

I borrowed this from Lorelei's blog (click HERE).