Polymer Clay Chameleon

GIVEAWAY

2010-01-02T12:01:00.001-05:00

This is my last post in this blog.

In 2010, I will continue featuring our amazing, talented polymer clay artists, but I will be doing it less often (once a week) and through my main blog, eugenascreations.blogspot.com. You can see the first feature there tomorrow.

This year, I want to concentrate on my polymer clay tutorials. I plan to release new technique- or project-oriented tutorials more often than I was able to do it last year. I also want to include more free polymer clay tutorials and tips in my blog.

I am leaving this blog up to maintain the collection of all the beautiful works featured here in 2009.

Here are the slide-shows I prepared for each month collection (including the new one, for December 2009):

I would like to thank all my visitors for your continuous support and interest to polymer clay works. I hope you will follow my posts in my other blog this year.

The December give-away price, a set of my faux lamp-work beads, goes to Tina of http://yourdailymusenews.blogspot.com//, who made comment #2 on December 7 post. Congratulations, Tina!

SPLENDID

2009-12-31T17:20:00.000-05:00

Yes, splendor is the word that comes to my mind when I look at these polymer clay journals. You find them at sunhawk.etsy.com.

Happy New Year!

ICY

2009-12-30T08:22:00.000-05:00

Lynn (UnaOdd.etsy.com) has many beautiful rustic polymer clay pendants and other jewelry items in her shop. The most recent additions are these original necklaces made with faceted "icy" polymer clay crystals.

This is how the artist described them: Polymer clay is formed into irregularly faceted crystal forms. After faceting, the crystals are gently buffed to soften the edges for design and for comfort.

Interesting idea and lovely design, isn't it?

Find more about Lynn and her art by visiting her blog, unaodd.blogspot.com.

HEALING

2009-12-29T06:00:00.001-05:00

The wife and husband team behind lunaozidreams.etsy.com insist on healing properties of the stones used in their swirly creations. They also say that the material they use is not polymer clay, but resin. I decided to show you their works today because I am sure that polymer artists can certainly find their inspiration in these beautiful works, and because there are definitely healing and soothing powers in them.

CHINESE

2009-12-28T07:38:00.000-05:00

These ancient-looking polymer clay pendants are from kkennedydesignsTOO.etsy.com.

They were made by taking a mold of an antique Chinese chops. These chops are stamp used as a form of signature, so each chops is unique to begin with. Different color and sculpting variations add to the uniqueness of each pendant.

ELUSIVE

2009-12-27T10:14:00.000-05:00

Look at these original polymer clay face pendants I found at Shimmerwyck.etsy.com.

Somehow they remind me the elusive portraits by Amedeo Modigliani – a fine mixture of primitive, decorative, and graceful.

RUFFLED

2009-12-26T11:22:00.001-05:00

Linda Garbe of garbedesigns.etsy.com made these beautiful ruffled necklaces.

This is how she describes them: “Ruffles mean abundance. You need lots of fabric to make a ruffle. A ruffle adds dimension and interest to the garment. It captures the light in its folds. Ruffles aren’t just for fabric. These polymer clay ruffles do everything a fabric ruffle can do without the need for ironing or starch.”

STEAMPUNKERING

2009-12-25T11:20:00.000-05:00

One of my Christmas gifts happen to be the new book by Christi Friesen, Steampunkery.

Christi chosen a picture of my steampunk butterfly to be included in her book, so she sent me the contributor's copy.

Her new book is a lot of fun! Not only is it packed with lots of exciting projects, but it is also bursting with Christi's sense of humor. My 13-year old son is Christi's new fan. He snatched the book from me as soon as it arrived, and literally devoured it before I had a chance to even flip through it. I am sure Stempunkery will be as popular as Christi's other books!

EXUBERANT

2009-12-24T10:36:00.000-05:00

These lavish and abundant in detail angels are by Sylvia Garcia Laird. Find them at HerPapasAngel.etsy.com.

Merry Christmas!

EDGY

2009-12-23T08:30:00.000-05:00

Steampunk, Gothic, and Victorian – these the styles that Sage Bray works in. Her jewelry is unique and memorable. Find it in Sage's Etsy shop, and more at her web site.

ODD

2009-12-21T23:16:00.001-05:00

Emma SanCartier is an illustrator, working in pen, ink, and watercolor.

In her Etsy shop, I also found a few polymer clay creations from her Odd Fauna series. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do.

SNOWING

2009-12-21T08:30:00.000-05:00

More snow-inspired items for you today! These polymer clay snowflake ornaments are from the shop of Kathie Weise.

Kathie says: “Each of these snowflakes is unique, just like real ones! Each one has a different design of cutouts and impressions.”

SNOW-WHITE

2009-12-20T12:52:00.000-05:00

I cannot think about anything but snow right now. In Maryland, we've got 24” in one day yesterday!

These snow-white polymer clay and glass creations by Racheli Lila match my mood perfectly. Find them at rachelilila.etsy.com.

There are more works by Racheli at her web site, www.rachelilila.net.

ICED

2009-12-19T10:09:00.000-05:00

These sweet polymer clay treats by One Elf look good to eat!

Layers of tiny cakes are iced with delicious frostings, sliced, and made into lovely earrings.

RED-HATTED

2009-12-18T08:41:00.000-05:00

These sweet polymer clay Snow-Ladies, each with her own personality, were inspired by the wonderful Red Hat society. Each of them is hand-sculpted, topped with their signature red hats, and adorned with novelty yarn scarfs.

Find them at sweetestlittlethings.etsy.com.

HELPING

2009-12-16T22:40:00.000-05:00

Do you need any help around the house during the holidays? Patricia Hedegaard has an answer for you: elves! You can find these charming polymer clay characters in her shop, sagittariusdreams.etsy.com.

ARTFUL

2009-12-16T08:51:00.000-05:00

I have already wrote about the works of this artist earlier this year. Her name is Kate, and back then she had one Etsy shop, OrganicOdysseys.etsy.com, in which she was (and still is) offering her beautiful polymer clay jewelry decorated with imprints of leaves and other plant parts.

Kate now has an additional shop, StudioARTBEAD.etsy.com. This one is dedicated to her amazing textured beads and buttons. Her denim buttons (below) are an absolute favorite of mine. I had a privilege of seeing in person a necklace made out of these buttons – casual, yet unforgettably elegant.

EXPLORATORY

2009-12-15T09:46:00.001-05:00

As a formulator of polymer clay products, Tony Aquino likes to explore the diverse possibilities of this medium. He is on the roster of instructors at Cabin Fever Clay Fest 2010, held next February in Laurel, MD, and will be teaching a class called "Channelling a Bracelet". Information about all workshops and instructors could be found at www.polymerclayfests.wordpress.com.

On the demo night Tony will show a 50-slide presentation titled "I Did My Research" - a light-hearted look at the role that polymer clay has played through history. He will also demonstrate a surface treatment technique he calls "Flash Cure".

Here are a few examples of Tony's exploratory polymer clay creations.

EYE-CATCHING

2009-12-14T07:01:00.000-05:00

Liz Stewart of lushbeads.etsy.com makes these eye-catching spiders with polymer clay bodies in various colors.

Find out more about Liz and her creations at lushbeads.com.

MARINE

2009-12-13T13:54:00.000-05:00

I want to share with you the sculptural works of a student who studies Environmental Systems and Marine Science. This artist's scientific interests definitely manifest themselves in her polymer clay creations, as you can see at SeaLifeBySummer.etsy.com

MIXED

2009-12-12T11:01:00.000-05:00

Mary Jane Chadbourne makes beautiful polymer clay mosaic tiles, which she uses in many applications. My favorites are her mixed mosaic paper weights. A few example are below, and you can find more at desertdreamstudios.etsy.com.

ADORABLE

2009-12-11T09:53:00.000-05:00

Lara Ryan of Silvolf.etsy.com makes these cute little polymer clay puppies. I love her designs – original and simple, yet expressive.

Visit Lara's web site (http://www.silvolfstudios.co.uk/) to learn more about her and to see her other artworks.

CLEVER

2009-12-10T12:11:00.000-05:00

Mary Katherine (McKay) Miller just recently opened a new shop on Etsy, where she offers quite unusual and very original items – polymer clay pendants made with pictures of her hand-sculpted fairies. I hope this will prove to be a clever marketing move for her!

You can see McKay's original fairies at her web site, www.faebymckay.websiteanimal.com.

TECHNO

2009-12-09T08:13:00.001-05:00

Carolina Seth's works are a fun mixture of techno and cute. You ca find many of her fantastic creations at BigHelmetHead.etsy.com. Visit Carolina's web site to learn about her and her other passions besides sculpting.

MOUTHWATERING

2009-12-08T09:16:00.000-05:00

Here are some yummy-looking desserts from kacchan.etsy.com. I wonder, where could you wear such a temptatious ring? Definitely not to work! With a ring like that, I cannot imagine concentrating on anything, but dreams about chocolate and strawberries...

SEASONAL

2009-12-07T07:26:00.000-05:00

There is a new shop on on etsy.com, SantaOrnaments.etsy.com, abundant with quirky seasonal polymer clay characters. Here a few for you to enjoy this morning.

SNOWING

2009-12-06T10:05:00.001-05:00

It's been snowing the whole day yesterday here in Maryland. This morning everything is still covered with a beautiful white carpet.

Here are some polymer clay snowflakes for you from TessaAnn.etsy.com.

SPOTTED

2009-12-05T13:21:00.000-05:00

These cute four-legged polymer clay creatures are from SpottedHorseKorral.etsy.com. More horses and reindeer sculptures and ornaments are promised to arrive soon.

TEXTURED

2009-12-04T08:23:00.001-05:00

Michele, the artist behind gabriel.etsy.com, makes her own stamps to texture her enchanting beads and ornaments. She has many original designs to choose from, and texture is what ties them all into one outstanding collection.

Find more works by this artist in her photo album, flickr.com/photos/michelegabrielstudios.

JINGLING

2009-12-03T09:12:00.001-05:00

I've been a fan of the Cheryl Harris for many years and always admired her colorful millefiori leaves. Here are a few examples of her breath-taking canes in a seasonal contest.

You can find these festive little bells in Cheryl's shop, cherylsart.etsy.com.

PRECIOUS

2009-12-02T08:35:00.001-05:00

Linda of Buttonwilloe.etsy.com makes these precious baby ornaments. She makes the original pieces by hand in polymer clay, then makes a mold, cast them in resin, and carefully hand-paints each ornament.

Find out more about Linda and her work at buttonwilloe.blogspot.com.

GIVEAWAY

2009-12-01T11:46:00.001-05:00

Today is the first day of the new month, and you all know the routine by now, right? Today I am revealing the slide shows featuring our November polymer clay artists AND telling you the results of PC Chameleon November giveaway.

So, turn on your speakers and let me show you the video slide-show I made for November:

Here is the link to this video on youtube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtWz_kzRYQs

If you prefer a silent version of this slide show, please look for it at the right side of this page.

Now, about the winner of my necklace with a poppy polymer clay bead.

With the help of the random number generator at Random.org, the winning comment was found to be comment # 1 on the November, 10 post. The lucky winner is Guadalupe Meter, whose work was already featured at Polymer Clay Chameleon in one of my October posts.

I am glad I can offer some consolation to those who did not win: you can make a similar necklace yourself! Find the poppy beads in my Etsy shop, and the necklace instructions on my blog. I also have a step-by-step tutorial for making these beads.

For the month of December, I would like to offer the results of my recent experiments with capturing lampwork look in polymer clay and resin.

Each design is applied by hand, similar to how it is done in traditional lamp-working process. I am still working on the details of this new technique, but eventually I am going to write a step-by-step tutorial explaining how to make these beads.

All you need to do to win these beads is so visit this blog and leave your comments on any post in December.

I have one more announcement for today.

Rebekah Payne nominated Polymer Clay Chameleon for the Dream Blog award.

This award is a gift for beautiful and creative blogs: those that "enchant, captivate, or sweep with extraordinary beauty."

I especially appreciate this award coming from such a talented artist as Rebekah. I wrote about her works in one of my June posts, and here is a picture of one of her recent creations:

Thank you, Rebekah!

The Dream Blog award comes with the following rules:

1. Copy the award and place it in your blog.
2. Link the person who nominated you.
3. Nominate 10 dream blogs.
4. Post links to the 10 blogs you nominate.
5. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know you nominated them.

So here are my 10 Dream Blogs:

beetreebyme.blogspot.com
harrisonhollowdesigns.blogspot.com
jaelsjewels.blogspot.com
laurabeestudios.blogspot.com
laurelsteven.blogspot.com
livingwithwalls.blogspot.com
lynnslittlecreations.blogspot.com
marciapalmer.blogspot.com
nkdesignslindariopel.blogspot.com
scdiva.blogspot.com

Behind each of these blogs is a talented woman, whose works and creativity I genuinely admire. All of them are the members of Polymer Clay Artist Guild of Etsy (PCAGOE), and all were featured here at Polymer Clay Chameleon earlier this year. Congratulations, ladies!

BACKING

2009-11-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this colorful pendants by Pyglet Whispers, polymer clay works as a backing for the prints of her original pen and ink drawings. Without this wonderful material, making these pendants would have been much more difficult.

MAJESTIC

2009-11-29T08:34:00.000-05:00

I came across a new shop – with beautiful art pins depicting carousel horses, a zebra, and (in the near future, I hope) a unicorn. So far, there are only three works in this shop, and all of them are shown below. I cannot wait to see more!

Here is the shop address: twistedcreatures.etsy.com.

EVER-BLOOMING

2009-11-28T09:47:00.000-05:00

Simple and delicate polymer clay flowers gathered into magnificent cascading blooms form these beautiful earrings from Afleurdepeau.etsy.com. Lovely design, isn't it?

FOLDED

2009-11-27T13:09:00.000-05:00

Polymer clay is a great material for buttons – colorful, durable, and easy to manipulate.

I found a few interesting and original button designs at basrelief.etsy.com, and these folded ones are my favorite.

THANKSGIVING

2009-11-26T09:59:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here are three deliciously-looking miniature polymer clay turkeys from three different Etsy shops (from top to bottom):
Bearuh.etsy.com
dolliesalamode.etsy.com
boodlersbeads.etsy.com

INSPIRED

2009-11-25T09:10:00.000-05:00

These cute little polymer clay dragon pendants by twentypoundtabby.etsy.com were inspired by the works of Christi Friesen.

Christi's work and sculpting books are so popular that many polymer clay artists are influenced by her ideas.

ELVEN

2009-11-24T14:50:00.000-05:00

These magical polymer clay jewelry creations are from My Ithilien on Etsy.com.

(By the way, Ithilien is a fair and prosperous region of Gondor in Tolkien's fictional universe of Middle-earth.)

WRITING

2009-11-23T08:37:00.000-05:00

Although I love the original and eclectic jewelry made by this artist and was about to feature some of her jewelry pieces here, her writing tools are even more impressive. She makes notebook and pen sets with Japanese paper motifs (either transferred onto polymer clay or simply attached to a polymer clay base and protected by several layers of glaze). These sets would make wonderful, elegant, gifts. Find them at zcatstudiocreation.etsy.com

TEMPTING

2009-11-22T18:14:00.000-05:00

I will tell you right away that this jewelry is NOT made of polymer clay. However, I can easily see these beautiful designs in polymer clay, that is why I wanter to show them here.

Find more works by this amazing young leather artist at julishland.etsy.com.

SPINNING

2009-11-21T10:09:00.002-05:00

Although I enjoy knitting and crocheting, the world of hand-made art yarns is new to me. I have to admit that when I saw these pictures, I could not even say right away what these things are. I am glad to share my newly-gained knowledge with you: these are spindles! You can find them at
butterflygirldesigns.etsy.com.

The polymer clay disks on them are called whorls, and they were custom made by Marcia from marsdesign.etsy.com (who were already featured here on Polymer Clay Chameleon earlier this year).

PRECISE

2009-11-20T08:38:00.000-05:00

Dede Leupold creates her kaleidoscope millefiori canes with unbelievable precision. Here are a few examples of her amazing designs. Head to Dede's shop to enjoy the original shapes and hand-made wire parts of her beautiful millefiori earrings.

FINE

2009-11-19T07:27:00.000-05:00

These incredible polymer clay dolls are all made by Sarah Niemela. In her Etsy shop, finedollart.etsy.com, Sarah offers beautiful cards and other items decorated with pictures of her dolls. Great idea, isn't it?

There are more pictures of Sarah's work on her web site and blog.

SWEET

2009-11-18T08:09:00.000-05:00

These little sweet polymer clay fairies are coming all the way from France. You can see them in Stéphanie Ponsard Etsy shop, blog, and photo album.

Each fairy is only about 1” tall!

INDUSTRIAL

2009-11-17T10:39:00.000-05:00

These fun and funky earrings are from Diane Ringel (DesignsByDi.etsy.com). I hope you will enjoy browsing her web site and photo album to see how many creative uses she found for simple metal washers from a hardware store. I am especially fond of Diane's polymer clay earrings.

PERSONALIZED

2009-11-16T08:22:00.000-05:00

I want to show you these wonderful works by Eclisse Creazioni, even though I am not quite sure what clay she uses. They can be definitely done in polymer clay, and I love how delicate and elegant these image transfer designs are.

LOVED

2009-11-15T09:29:00.000-05:00

At christinastudio.etsy.com, you can get a custom-made polymer clay ornament hand-sculpted from a picture of your favorite pet. Christina's creations are skillfully sculpted, full of character, and simply adorable.

IMPRINTED

2009-11-14T12:35:00.000-05:00

These beautiful polymer clay pendants in Julie Picarello's Imprinted Mokume Gane technique are from MandiMade.etsy.com. Lovely designs and great color combinations.

BOHEMIAN

2009-11-13T08:07:00.000-05:00

Have you noticed? Rings in general, and polymer clay rings in particular, are getting more and more popular on Etsy.

Here are a few examples with bohemian flair from Australia. Find them at jani.etsy.com.

IMPRESSED

2009-11-12T08:55:00.000-05:00

These "crater" polymer clay jewelry is from liwelula.etsy.com. Deep impressions with texture stamps create their interesting and visually-appealing designs.

OPTIMISTIC

2009-11-11T08:13:00.000-05:00

I admire the optimism of these polymer clay wall dancers created by Keri Joy Colestock (kerijoy.etsy.com). Diagnosed with Lyme disease in February 2002, Keri started making these whimsical and often humorous "Gals" a year later.

For a glimpse of Keri's world, visit her web site, blog, and photo album.

LAYERED

2009-11-10T10:22:00.001-05:00

Today I want to show you a few polymer clay pendants with layered designs by Christina Uliczny (rivervalleydesign.etsy.com). She uses metal leaf and translucent clay to create this amazing effect of floating geometrical patterns.
There are more works by Christina in her flickr photo album.

SOUTHERN

2009-11-09T08:11:00.000-05:00

To me, these colorful earrings by a French polymer clay artist have a distinctive southern flavor. This artist definitely takes full advantage of the polymer clay colors.

Find her works at souslamansarde.etsy.com.

MINIMALISTIC

2009-11-08T13:21:00.002-05:00

I love these Zig-Zag brooches and pendants by Petra Novakova (crazyday.etsy.com). Isn't it amazing how a few simple manipulations can produce such stunning designs in polymer clay? Beautiful and clever!

Find more works by Petra on her web site and in her photo-album.

STONELIKE

2009-11-07T10:15:00.000-05:00

These beautiful mokume gane bracelets are from the shop of Judi Forman, a polymer clay artist from New Hampshire. Judi's work features contrast and texture and often combines such materials as fabricated silver, silver clay, bronze clay, and polymer clay.

ITTY BITTY

2009-11-06T07:11:00.000-05:00

In her shop, Cheryl Trottier offers tutorials for sculpting tiny and unbelievably detailed polymer clay babies.

Find more about Cheryl and her works from her web site and blog.

TENTACLED

2009-11-05T07:11:00.000-05:00

Who knew that tentacles can be so attractive? There is something mysterious and mesmerizing about them. Is th secret in their gracious swirly forms and beautiful color gradations?

Judge for yourself by visiting societysedso.etsy.com.

ASIAN

2009-11-04T07:03:00.000-05:00

I love these polymer clay pendants with an Asian feel from MaggieDayStudio.etsy.com. In addition to bold colors and lovely abstract designs, they all have a great texture, and the combination of shiny and matte parts make them even more interesting.

CROCHETING

2009-11-03T07:40:00.000-05:00

These hand-made over-sized polymer clay beads are great for crocheted and knitted creations. I found them (as well as many other interesting products) in crochet18purple.etsy.com.

More about Debbie (the artist behind this shop) and her work is on aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com.

GEOMETRIC

2009-11-02T07:51:00.000-05:00

These beautiful geometric brooches are from IntimateForest.etsy.com.

Harlan, a Michigan artist behind this shop, also makes realistic needle felted animals and paints. You can see some of these works in her Etsy shop; more original oil paintings and prints are at www.intimateforest.com

GIVEWAY

2009-11-01T13:32:00.004-05:00

First of all, as usual, I would like to remind you about all the talented polymer clay artists featured in my blog during the last month.

Here is the video version (set to the music), and its quiet version may be found in the lower right corner of this page:

I would also like to thank all my visitors for your interest to polymer clay works and your support of the artists. All your comments made on my October posts were included in the drawing, and the winner is the very first comment on my first post in October. The author of this comment is Sue of Barton Originals.

Sue will receive this leaf pendant featured in my recent tutorial, Polymer Clay Pendants With Leaf Imprints and Silver Frames:

Sue commented on almost every October post. Mary of WonderfulWire did the same, that is why she is getting a bonus prize:

Congratulations, ladies!

The new giveaway prize for November is my necklace featuring a rustic polymer clay and fiber poppy bead.

I am working on a step-by-step tutorial for this bead. If you would like to be notified when the tutorial is ready, please join my mailing list.

TICKING

2009-10-31T07:47:00.001-04:00

Here are some original polymer clay wall clocks from marcympc.etsy.com to remind you about changing the clocks tomorrow.

We all gonna get an extra hour!

STEAMPUNK

2009-10-30T08:05:00.000-04:00

Rafa Maya is an artist from Barcelona, who uses polymer clay in his Steampunk creations only occasionally. The three pictures below are the only works I found, in which he included polymer clay, but the results are simply amazing. Surprisingly, his main medium is cardboard, assembled in fascinating designs and painted to look as metal.

You can see Rafa's works in his Etsy shop and blog.

WHIMSY

2009-10-29T08:38:00.001-04:00

Anything and everything can be made out of polymer clay, and the only limitation is your own imagination.

I found a few examples to prove this statement in celticwhim.etsy.com: Shrek ears and wearable horns of any shape and color are in abundance before Halloween.

BUMPY

2009-10-28T09:06:00.000-04:00

These fun modern designs combining silver and polymer clay are from Ashley Akers' shop.

Ashley has a BFA degree in jewelry and metal smithing. She works in a plant shop and has a great passion for plants and outdoors.

Find out more about Ashley and her works through her blog and web site.

WICKED

2009-10-27T08:23:00.000-04:00

If you are a fan of Gothic, femme fatale, and macabre – visit wickedgems.etsy.com for a trip to the dark side.

There is more at wickedgems.etsy.com.

RESCUING

2009-10-26T08:16:00.000-04:00

100% of the money earned by Steph Hanson from her Etsy shop goes towards helping the rescued horses at Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation.

Great cause and beautiful creations!

COMBINED

2009-10-25T13:17:00.001-04:00

Betty Jo Hendershott and her daughter Heather love polymer clay, because it "is a wonderful medium, it can be combined with almost anything to make delightful one of a kind jewelry". Here are a few of their works combining polymer clay with colored wire.

Find more of their works on Etsy, in their blog, and on Flickr.

EXPLORING

2009-10-24T10:53:00.000-04:00

I want to show you these wonderful fantasy dolls by Rosa Grueso, a polymer clay artist from Barcelona, Spain. She says: "...this art form (doll-making) offers me creativity with endless options to explore".

You can see more works by Rosa at nenufarblanco.etsy.com, as well as at her web site and blog.

TRANSFERRED

2009-10-23T08:18:00.000-04:00

These elegant switch plates are perfect examples of the popular image transfer onto polymer clay technique. Find them at KaeLynnDesign.etsy.com.

CUTE

2009-10-22T09:57:00.000-04:00

These cute little pendants based on fairy tales are from Wear a Tale series by Red Fenyx. Lovely concept and wonderful execution!
There are more pictures of this Italian's artist works in her blog and photo album.

TOASTY

2009-10-21T08:59:00.000-04:00

Gail Krenecki's Neckies are polar fleece neck-warmers with handmade polymer clay buttons. Simple designs adorned by colorful polymer clay buttons, they look great and come in many color combinations. I love Cail's description of polymer clay: "Hue haven". I think it is applicable to her little cozy scarfs as well.

WHIMSICAL

2009-10-20T08:38:00.000-04:00

I found some funny fat cats this morning. These are polymer clay creations by Susan Wrisley (Arts & Cats). With only a handful of basic forms, Susan masterfully creates endless designs by altering her cat's colors and accessories.
More cats are at www.artsandcats.net and www.flickr.com/photos/artsandcats.

REFLECTIVE

2009-10-19T08:43:00.000-04:00

For some reason, I do not often see polymer clay mirrors and picture frames on Etsy, although this material is great for making them. Here are some beautiful examples from AtelierPatricia.etsy.com.

FLUFFY

2009-10-18T08:56:00.000-04:00

Believe it or not, but this polymer clay, too!

Aleah Klay sculpts these Lil Buggers using polymer clay and viscose fiber. Each miniature sculpture is just an inch or two in size!

Find these amazing creatures at aleahklay.etsy.com.

UNUSUAL

2009-10-17T09:18:00.000-04:00

In the ever-so-popular world of polymer clay wedding cake toppers, it is probably quite difficult to come up with something distinguishably different, yet Kelley Opperud manages to do just that. Find these and other works by Kelley in her Etsy shop, SweetPixiePie.etsy.com.

AMAZING

2009-10-16T09:58:00.000-04:00

Betty Abbott bought a copy of my Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Leaves and e-mailed me to tell about her plans of using my caning techniques for her sculptures. Betty has been sculpting in polymer clay for just over 3 years, and she makes amazing faeries, mermaids, and other fantasy creatures. I cannot wait to see how she is going to work the leaf-cane techniques into the fins and tail of her next mermaid, and I am sure it is going to be something special.

You can see more works by Betty at her web site, ooakfantasy.com.

EXQUISITE

2009-10-15T08:45:00.000-04:00

Noelia Contreras makes amazing mica shift designs – with clean and sharp lines that are quite tricky to achieve with this technique. Her new striped designs demonstrate the same wonderful mastership. Find her works at daoine.etsy.com and www.flickr.com/photos/daoine.

THOROUGH

2009-10-14T08:26:00.000-04:00

This must be the first time when the description of polymer clay works impressed me even more than the works themselves.

Kathy Shield Dümmer makes beautiful jewelry and buttons, but it is the thoroughness of her button descriptions that left me in awe. Check them out at brouhahadesigns.etsy.com.

INNOVATIVE

2009-10-13T08:48:00.000-04:00

Susan O'Neill (11BOLDstreet.etsy.com) is experimenting with liquid polymer clay. To make these innovative bracelets, she layered gauze (soaked in liquid polymer clay) onto a backing made out of regular polymer clay. Multiple baking with additional liquid clay and mica powders resulted in these beauties.

TEENY

2009-10-12T08:11:00.001-04:00

I think I figured out the recipe to my heart (at least for polymer clay artists): give me something tiny, curly, well-sculpted, and dragon-related - and I will fell in love with your creation.

Actually, it is not that simple, but these Little Darlins by Darlene Hardenbrook (freeheart1.etsy.com) sure fit this description!

MARRIED

2009-10-11T10:00:00.000-04:00

These elegant pill boxes combine the polymer clay talents of Cathy Harm with the art work of her husband, Ray Harm.

Cathy has many beautiful millefiori items in her Etsy shop, cathyharm.etsy.com.

More of Ray's work may be found at rayharm.com.

HONORABLE

2009-10-10T08:16:00.000-04:00

While all works by MossyCreekDesigns are beautiful, the most recent one of them commands the highest recognition. All proceeds from her Dove of Hope Tutorial will go towards buying the life saving medication needed for her good friend's aunt, who was just diagnosed with breast cancer.

You can see more works by this artist in her album at myspace.com.

CONTEMPORARY

2009-10-09T10:06:00.000-04:00

Lupe Meter readily admits that she was inspired by the new
Ronna Weltman's book, Ancient Modern, when she created these bold contemporary designs, yet I can clearly hear Lupe's own designer voice in these pieces.

Find this and other polymer clay jewelry by Lupe in her Etsy shop and in her photo album. Her close-up pictures of the necklaces are particularly enjoyable.

DARK

2009-10-08T08:30:00.001-04:00

I've first seen this polymer clay artist's work awhile ago, but decided to wait until Halloween to write about him. I am glad I waited! His new, Halloween-inspired works, are simply fantastic. Not your cute little pumpkins, these Jack-o-Lanterns are dark, mysterious, and really scary. Find them at Meatspider.etsy.com. There are more pictures of work by this artist on his web site, Meatspider.com.

Added on 10/10/09: I received an e-mail from Meatspider with a link to his new shop at cafepress.com, where you can find T-shirts and other suff with his polymer clay designs. It's really cool!

TEXTURED

2009-10-07T07:54:00.000-04:00

These wonderful rustic polymer clay rings by Claire Maunsell have a lot to offer: original shapes, great colors, amazing colors. I found them (along with some very interesting beads and earrings) in Claire's shop, stillpointworks.etsy.com. You can see more of her works in her Flickr album.

MINUTE

2009-10-06T08:27:00.000-04:00

Sometimes it is quite difficult to judge the size of a work of art by its picture. For me, it was the case with Jill Kollmann's works. I just saw them in person this weekend, and was astonished by the tiny size of the decorative details on her pendants. Jill combines polymer clay with wire and beads. You may find a few examples of her works in her Etsy shop, jkollmann.etsy.com.

CREATIVE

2009-10-05T08:04:00.000-04:00

Halloween is in the air on Etsy. Every day, more and more orange, black, and red items are being listed and sold. Original items (such as this creepy polymer clay jewelry by tianarutledge.etsy.com) are doing particularly well.

BEAUTIFUL

2009-10-04T08:56:00.001-04:00

Elena Loukianova has reach imagination and great skills to match it. She makes her art dolls out of the highest quality polymer clay and dresses them in beautiful garments of silk, fur, and lace, adorned with beads and crystals.

Besides Elena's Etsy gallery, she has two web sites, elenacreative.com and elenaoriginals.com, which can be explored and marveled at for hours.

AMAZING

2009-10-03T10:02:00.001-04:00

This Israeli artist has been working with polymer clay for a few months only. She must be a quick learner, as her canes and beads are simply amazing. The swirly ones are my favorite!

You can see more pictures of her work at Rolyzcreations.etsy.com and flickr.com/photos/rolyzcreations.

WARM

2009-10-02T08:08:00.000-04:00

As days get colder, you can find more and more warm and cozy knitted and crocheted things being offered on Etsy.com. These capelets and cowls from ellonysfjord.etsy.com demonstrate just how great polymer clay can be used with these items. Hand-made polymer clay buttons add lots of charm and character, don't you agree?

GIVEAWAY

2009-10-01T12:21:00.001-04:00

Today is the first day of the new month, which means that I am ready to reveal the lucky winner of the giveaway pendant and earrings set offered during the month of September. Before that, I want to remind you all the beautiful polymer clay creations featured in my blog during the last month.

Here is the video version (set to the music), and its quiet version may be found in the lower right corner of this page:

Thank you to all my visitors for your interest to polymer clay works and your support of the artists. All your comments made on my September posts were included in the drawing, and the winner is... comment #2 on September, 23 post. It is Carol (http://yankeegirlswatercolors.blogspot.com/).

Carol will receive this delicate set made in my faux lampwork technique:

In October, my giveaway prize will be this lovely polymer clay pendant with a leaf impression and a textured sterling silver frame.

This pendant will be featured in my new tutorial. You may find out more about this tutorial in my blog.

ELABORATE

2009-09-30T08:24:00.000-04:00

The butterfly and flower canes by Seana Bettencourt are intricate and rich in detail. Find them at Skb31mom.etsy.com.

PERSONALIZED

2009-09-29T08:05:00.000-04:00

Wedding cake toppers, baby figurines, name letters – all of these and other personalized items skilfully sculpted out of polymer clay by a UK artist are available through her Etsy shop, boogiebabys.etsy.com.

EQUESTRIAN

2009-09-28T07:59:00.000-04:00

Tamora of TheArtisticTouch.etsy.com describes herself as an artist with "Craft ADD", because she loves all types of mediums in art and all types of crafts.

Whatever the explanation, I love her shop full of beautiful pieces in various styles, especially those with horses.

GORGEOUS

2009-09-27T08:44:00.000-04:00

These necklaces by Ayelet Rottenberg (New Zealand) are bold yet feminine, innovative yet traditional, monochromatic yet bright, but first of all they are simply gorgeous.

There are only a few designs in Ayelet's Etsy shop right now, so head to her photo album for 25 pages full of her beautiful pictures.

QUIRKY

2009-09-26T12:40:00.001-04:00

I am re-writing this post after receiving an e-mail from Alison, the UK jewelry artist, originally featured here.

Alison wrote to let me know that the swirly beads and pendants that she used to make the necklaces below were actually made by Melissa Parrett, who was featured in my blog earlier this year.

You can see these and other beautiful jewelry by Alison in her shop, MyHeartsMyFlowers.etsy.com.

DOTTED

2009-09-25T08:12:00.000-04:00

Here are a few simple, but impressive designs by Jen Marsh (LuckyYouStudio.etsy.com). All of these pendants and earrings are made with yet another polymer clay variation of an antique mokume gane technique. It seems that the possibilities of even this technique alone are endless, not to mention all the other ways of working with polymer clay!

PAINTED

2009-09-24T08:38:00.000-04:00

Lynda of ArtByLynda.etsy.com uses polymer clay pendants as tiny canvas for her acrylic pendants. The resulting pendants are as original as they are lovely. From my own experience, I can add that painting on such a small scale is a very special skill, way more difficult than it looks.