Magazine Gallery : polymer clay

Blue Grotto

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:25 GMT

Blue Grotto

The polymer clay disks in Betsy Baker’s Blue Grotto are washed in alcohol inks, distressed by crackling, then collaged over a base of custom mixed blue clay. She then bezel-set the disks with textured fine-silver wire. Her large-link chain and hook clasp finish the 18-in. (45.7 cm) necklace. This piece appeared in the January 2010 issue of Art Jewelry magazine.

Emerging Rose in Split Plate Necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:15:34 GMT

Emerging Rose in Split Plate Necklace

While experimenting with forms and shapes, Wiwat Kamolpornwijit created Emerging Rose in Split Plate Necklace from polymer clay, using hand-forming, caning, slicing, and layering techniques. He says, “The pliability … of polymer and [the] thin blade allowed me to [slice and split] a cane of polymer, creating this organic and open form.” 20 in. (50.8 cm). This piece appeared in the November 2009 issue of Art Jewelry magazine.

Crumpled Satin Brooch

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:18:38 GMT

Crumpled Satin Brooch

Jana Roberts Benzon combined basic layering techniques with experimental folding techniques to make Crumpled Satin Brooch from polymer clay and mica. She says the idea for this style came from one of those “I wonder what will happen if…” moments. 2 1⁄2 x 1 1⁄2 in. (64 x 38 mm). This piece appeared in the September 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Far East

Art Jewelry Magazine — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:56:09 GMT

Far East

“I’ve always been a fan of Japanese watercolors and prints,” says Jeffrey Lloyd Dever. “This brooch afforded me the opportunity to combine my take on Japanese aesthetics with my fascination with the natural world.” Dever’s Far East brooch is made of polymer clay, wire, and beading cable. 5 1⁄2 x 2 1⁄4 x 3⁄4 in. (14 x 5.7 x 1.9 cm). Photo by Gregory R. Staley. This piece appeared in the July 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Moss and Pods Neckpiece

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:08:45 GMT

Moss and Pods Neckpiece

Moss and Pods Neckpiece is made of polymer clay and sterling silver. Kathleen Dustin, who finds inspiration in the shapes and textures she spots on walks through New Hampshire woods, used different techniques for each bead in her neckpiece. The longest bead is 3 in. (76 mm) while the overall length is 24 in. (61 cm). Photo by Charley Freiberg. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Striped Blossom

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:17:01 GMT

Striped Blossom

Grace Stokes fabricated and chased Striped Blossom of sterling silver. Vibrant polymer clay cabochons, created by Stokes, are set in fine silver. The brooch is 2 1⁄8 x 3½ x 3⁄8 in. (54 x 89 x 9.5 mm). Photo by Kevin Olds. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Shibori Collar Necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:07:21 GMT

Shibori Collar Necklace

Shibori Collar Necklace is made of polymer clay, with freshwater-pearl and bead accents. Judy Dunn says, “This new line of jewelry came out of explorations of ways to recycle my scrap clay. My favorite thing about this, in addition to being [environmentally] green, is that it allows me to play with the interaction of color and pattern in my designs.” 10¼ x 8 x ½ in. (26 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm). This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.