ARTISTIC

I was about to write a different post about maureenthomasdesigns.etsy.com, when I saw the lizard bracelet in her Flickr photo album. Make sure to click on the link to this picture and read the comments.

I think, the ability of seeing beauty even in the most unexpected places is a mark of a true artist.

ETHNIC

If I were to tell you that these beautiful stamped pendants are made from polymer clay, you would believe me, wouldn't you?

It is not! It is actually air dry (also called "cold cure") modeling clay DAS. However, these designs and techniques can easily be transferred to polymer clay, that is why I decided to show them here.

I love the subtle color schemes of each of these necklaces and their richly-decorated ethnic motifs.

Find these and other similar creations in the shop of Alona Lahav from Israel, rafya.etsy.com.

MOLDED

Today I am inviting you to visit Rueschka, an eclectic jewelry store by Laurel Steven.

Laurel found an unusual way of using vintage jewelry – she makes molds for her polymer clay pieces out it. Her pendants built from strips of different textures created in such molds are very interesting. I also love her molded hearts, all formed in the same mold made out of a vintage pendant and made from polymer clay in various colors or resin.

More of Laurel's work may be found in her photo album.