Got a polymer clay question? Just click "smooshing thoughts" below and put your question(s) in a reply to this post. Various artists will answer your questions and we will post them here on the blog in a few days.
Please ask your questions by Friday, June 5th at midnight Central US/Mexico time.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Introducing BGobbleArt
What got you interested in polymer clay as a medium?
I took a pottery class as a child and really enjoyed it. I enjoy reading art magazines and especially love the horse sculptures. I wanted to experience sculpting again but do not live anywhere near a large kiln for firing clay pieces... I did some research and stumbled upon Polymer Clay..... it was love at first sight (feel)!!!!
What inspires you to create?
Animals! I love all animals and live on a mini "farm". So I am constantly finding new ideas. I am also inspired by others' work.Two of my favorite artists are "Amber Matties" (www.cdhm.org/user/trollgirl) and Shelly Swartz (www.polymercreationsbyshelly.com). Their work really inspires me to try new things!
Do you have a favorite technique?
Smooshing! lol! I am mostly self taught, so I don't really know the proper names of the "techniques" I use!.
Of everything you have created which is your favorite?
Actually every new piece I create is my favorite! But here is my all time favorite piece
What do you prefer to make out of polymer clay and why?
I love the Fantasy world! I would love to have a dragon as a pet, so I guess my favorite is creating dragon friends.
How do you decide what to make?
I usually just pick up a piece of clay and start with a vague idea like "a cat" or "a crab".... but my finished creations are rarely what I first intended to make! :o)
Is there something you wish you could make in clay that you have not yet?
Well, as I mentioned at the beginning, I really wanted to sculpt a horse... And actually, my first horse is half finished! It has been a challenge! The next thing I really want to try is a fantasy woman. Kinda something between a fairy and an everyday woman.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Brain Cane Tutorial by Dragonsglass
Dragonsglass is very talented and has a great sense of humor. Today she shares with us her tutorial for a brain cane. Click the image to see her tutorial.
Thank you Dragonsglass! Visit her studio at Dragonsglass.artfire.com
Thank you Dragonsglass! Visit her studio at Dragonsglass.artfire.com
Monday, June 1, 2009
And the winner is...
Congratulations intothedawn.artfire.com!
intothedawn is the winner of the Polymer Clay Smooshers first challenge!
Her Swirly Summer Sun Brooch won the challenge to create something yellow. This beautiful piece sold the morning our poll started.
Thank you to gamekitty.artfire.com for giving us the first of our monthly challenges!
Thank you to the Polymer Clay Smooshers who entered their beautiful pieces!
Thank you to everyone who voted and for helping us spread the word about our challenge and poll! We received a total of 87 votes.
intothedawn will choose our challenge for June.
intothedawn is the winner of the Polymer Clay Smooshers first challenge!
Her Swirly Summer Sun Brooch won the challenge to create something yellow. This beautiful piece sold the morning our poll started.
Thank you to gamekitty.artfire.com for giving us the first of our monthly challenges!
Thank you to the Polymer Clay Smooshers who entered their beautiful pieces!
Thank you to everyone who voted and for helping us spread the word about our challenge and poll! We received a total of 87 votes.
intothedawn will choose our challenge for June.
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