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exhibit of polymer clay sculptures from graduate student W. Jeff Littlejohn:
The exhibit, “Imagined Lives,” which opened yesterday, follows the spirit of “Wind,” with its collection of sculptures of life-size humans and animals presented in their natural form.
The pieces — constructed individually from minimal wooden armatures, layered with [...]
I found this article which gives directions for kids on how to sculpt some simple critters. It’s nice to see these types of articles encouraging kids to be creative and try polymer clay.
I recently came across this profile on Leonard Olson of The Kaleidoscope Factory: Kaleidoscope maker sees life metaphor in changing images.
The simple beauty of the kaleidoscope first captured Leonard Olson’s attention in 1997, when at age 44, he had a heart attack that led to bypass surgery. [...]
Came across this article on Meridith Dittmar and her polymer clay work. The article doesn’t have many pictures so check out her website to see her sculptures – they’re worth a look, and I’m pretty sure they’ll give you a smile.
Meredith Dittmar’s art exists in a world [...]
Interesting article on Gods of the Crafty Set – three people who have made a career with crafts.
They cut, stamp and sprinkle for a living. When they announce a new idea, everyone perks up. Fans wait in line to gush and to have a picture snapped with them.
Heidi [...]
Nice article on a shop called Kaleidokites and their One-of-a-kind Kaleidoscopes.
There’s an unrequited love behind every handmade kaleidoscope in Kaleidokites, a Eureka Springs shop.
The artists often use the same high-tech metals and glazings deployed by space shuttle engineers to create kaleidoscope patterns resembling fireworks and meteors on a night sky. [...]
Article on how art (including polymer clay) helps those suffering from mental illness. Read the article.
‘‘Art, in its various forms, helps most all people transcend the drudgery of everyday life,†Scott Rose, executive director of the Way Station, said. ‘‘For people suffering from mental illness, it can help them keep their [...]
Polyform has a couple new clays out… I bought some of their Super Sculpey Firm a couple months ago and really like it.
From their website:
NEW!! Many Sculptors desire an extra firm clay that can be “carved” and used for projects that require fine details. Super Sculpey FIRM is the extra [...]
Have you ever seen any of the Dinotopia artwork? Well, James Gurney makes models for his dinosaurs out of Sculpey to use as references. Read the article
This article on Turning a Hobby or Passion Into a Business mentions Nancy Bundy of Affinity Clay.
The article points out [...]
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