Jul.02.2008
by Libby
Filling those bezels
Over the last few months I’ve managed to make a pile of silver bezels. It takes the right kind of mood for me to get into the groove of filling them. Fortunately, I’ve been in the mood lately:
Simple shapes, patterns, textures and colors. Half of me thinks I am in a rut […]
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Jun.30.2008
by Libby
Studio Snapshot - Iris Mishly
Artist name: Iris Mishly
Location: Israel
Website: In hebrew - Arcoiris
Blog: Polymeri Online
Etsy: Iris Mishly
Flickr: Iris Mishly on Flickr
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? yes! till my new studio was build i was working in a small table near my computer, but now i have my own floor.
Where is it located? inside my home, in the […]
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Jun.26.2008
by Libby
Too many ideas
Do you ever feel like you have too many ideas? Lately I’ve got so many rough ideas running around in my head that when I sit down at my work table, I am really unsure where to start. The ideas are just crowding each other out. Usually, I will get at least […]
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Jun.25.2008
by Libby
Stuff I love - Trays
I have no idea what started me thinking about this subject, but I thought I’d write about one of my favorite studio supplies today: trays. I’ve got 2 distinct favorites, cafeteria trays in full and half size and the half size square jeweler’s trays.
Put a piece of bead mat (or vellux blanket) on […]
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Jun.18.2008
by Libby
Purple Shard Window Pendant
I’m keeping up with the one thing at a time focus. I barely squeezed in a bit of studio time last night, and managed to finish one pendant.
Size: 2.5 inches by 1.2 inches. Bezel: hand fabricated from sterling strip and sheet. This pendant will be my donation to the Clay Connection 2008 […]
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Jun.16.2008
by Libby
Studio Snapshot - Kathi Gose
Artist name: Kathi Gose
Location: California
Website: Dragonsglass
Blog: my website is a blog too
Flickr: Dragonsglass photos on Flickr
Etsy: Dragonsglass Etsy Shop
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes!! I have always had one for my stained glass but now I have one for my polymer clay and silver work
Where is it located? The guest […]
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Jun.11.2008
by Libby
One thing at a time
It has been a positive whirlwind of end of school & family activities here lately: prom, graduation, a graduation party and prep to head off to a job at a summer camp for 5 weeks for E plus soccer, swim team, finals etc for M. I’m getting through focusing on one thing at a […]
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Jun.09.2008
by Libby
Studio Snapshot - Kimberly Hodes
Artist name: Kimberly Hodes
Location: North Carolina
Website: Hodes Design
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes, but I do work all over the house.
Where is it located? 1st floor of my town home.
Is it a large or small space? Just right, about 150 sq. feet.
What medium do you work in? Polymer clay
What one word would you […]
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Jun.02.2008
by Libby
Studio Snapshot - Amy Crawley
Artist name: Amy Crawley
Location: Massachusetts
Website: Moonroom Crafts
Blog if you have one: Moonroom Muse
Any other web link you’d like to share: Bolton Artisan Guild This is the local art guild I belong to.
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes
Where is it located? A finished attic (4th floor of […]
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May.16.2008
by Libby
Pairing polymer clay with silver
Here are the photos I promised. These are pieces I recently completed using some of the silver components I was working on. I really enjoy pairing polymer clay and sterling silver. I like the look, and I enjoy the different processes. Combining these materials can be both freeing and challenging. Working […]
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