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Suzie Sullivan
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Location
Westport, MO
Ireland
About the Artist
Suzie Sullivan's lifelong passion for craft work began as a child in Cheshire in the UK, with stitching, knitting and crocheting. Throughout her life she has always had hobby projects on the go but could only have dreamt where it would lead. She has always had a fascination for Ireland and all things Irish and moved to Mayo in 2001 with her husband Steve. She loves what Ireland has to offer - music, culture and the wide open spaces - and all of this is reflected in her work. She is now known throughout Ireland and beyond for her work in fibre art, especially felt and silk paper making. She has achieved several RDS national craft awards and has had her work exhibited in solo, collaboration and group exhibitions. She has also shared her knowledge by giving innovative workshops in a wide range of craft skills from her studio. Suzie is a self-taught artist and embraces the challenge of working with new materials and disciplines such as flame worked glass, polymer clay, wire, bead and copper work.
Website
https://www.derryauncrafts.com
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Pookas
13 x 8"
Premo clay, glass, silver leaf
This sculpture was inspired by ancient Irish folklore. A Pooka is a shapeshifter and can take any form it chooses. Usually, it is seen in the form of a horse, dog, hare, goat or a bird, they have the power of human speech and often make great sport by embellishing the truth. Pookas are the most feared Faerie in Ireland, possibly because they only appear at night-time and enjoy creating havoc and mischief.
Standing at 13 x 8 inches this sculpture was made with Premo clay, built around a wire armature, using various canes, glass eyes and silver leaf.
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Ayana
4.5" high
Premo clay, glass jar, pearls
Inspired and fascinated by nature's symmetry and structure, I built this exotic flower around a small glass jar. Using Premo clay l applied simple manipulated bull's eye canes and handmade shapes. The process was like designing a 3D jigsaw puzzle, where all the shapes had to fit together in a precise symmetrical way. The piece stands at 4.5 inches high with a removable pine-cone stopper, making a perfect place to store small treasures.
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Clew Bay Nightfall
13 x 8"
Premo clay, mica powders
This is my interpretation of the evening sky over our local coastline, the mountain featured is called Croagh Patrick and is an important site of pilgrimage where St Patrick is believed to have fasted for 40 days in 441.
I used Premo clay, mica powders and subtle cane work on the crow. The sky and sea are made from 'stretched' mokume-gane, a technique learned from Philip Wiegard.
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Sitting Pretty
This s a decorative/functional sculptural work that is an expression of my love for all things whimsical and my fascination with children's toys and illustrated books circa 1900. The work is intended not only to raise a smile, but to reawaken in the observer childhood memories of the private world of books, nursery rhymes and poems. The little bowls are intended to hold small items of jewellery.
Size 6 x 7 x 6 inches Materials – polymer clay and wire
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April Fool
This is a decorative/functional sculptural work that is an expression of my love for all things whimsical and my fascination with children's toys and illustrated books circa 1900. The work is intended not only to raise a smile, but to reawaken in the observer childhood memories of the private world of books, nursery rhymes and poems. The little bowls are intended to hold small items of jewellery.
Size 8 x 7 x 6 inches Materials – polymer clay and wire
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Twilight
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Corliss Rose
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Location
Tustin, California
United States
About the Artist
Corliss Rose is part of the creative entity 2-Roses, a Southern California artistic and design studio shared with John Lemieux Rose. Each is a master craftsman that has contributed a distinctive style and artistic vision to a high successful 40 year collaborative practice. The studio is driven by the principles of exploration and experimentation and has produced internationally acclaimed award-winning work in fashion, furniture, tableware and jewelry. Over the last two decades 2-Roses has established their place in American Art Jewelry through their innovative use of a wide variety of highly unorthodox materials including plastics, wood, polymer clay, rubber and resins in conjunction with traditional precious metals and gems.
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Mojave Wave, Brooch
3"w x 2.5"h x 1"d
Carved polymer clay, fabricated nickel & sterling pin back, micro screw fasteners on bronze backing
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The Phalle of Rome, Brooch
3"w x 2"h x 1"d
Carved and sculpted polymer clay, stainless steel pin back, acrylic paint
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Fireflies, Brooch
3"w x 2.875"h x 0.5"d
Carved polymer clay, fabricated nickel & sterling pin back, micro screw fasteners on powder coated bronze backing
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Brooch, Mojave Bouquet 01
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Brooch, Mojave Bouquet 02
Polymer Clay, Ebony, and Sterling Silver - Approx 3" long by 1 1/2" wide - completely fabricated, prong set
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Brooch, Mojave Bouquet 04
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Olga Poltavets
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Location
Metairie, Louisiana
United States
About the Artist: Olga Poltavets
Olga Poltavets is a self-taught artist,who is in love with making polymer clay jewelry. She is originally from Russia, now works at her studio in New Orleans, LA. Polymer clayhas been her passion for many years. She loves working with this amazing material andenjoys sharing her discoveries with others.
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Frozen
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Jewelry and Wearable ArtPatricia Nero
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Location
Mexico
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I dwell in possibility
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Sara Amrhein
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Location
Firenze
Italy
About the Artist: Sara Amrhein
My name is Sara Amrhein and I am an American artist living in Florence Italy. I have been working in polymer since 2009. As a jewelry artist, I specialize in fun, colorful, and often romantic statement pieces, with an emphasis on necklaces and earrings. Much of my work is inspired by historic costume and floral symbolism. With an eye on the opulence of the Renaissance, more is more philosophy, and modern-day fashion, my designs are for the bold and adventurous woman who is a romantic at heart. Over the years I have participated in countless fairs, jewelry shows, and markets. My work was published in the 2016 edition of Polymer Clay Journey's and I have sold my designs internationally in boutiques in the United States, the UK, Belgium, Japan, and Italy. I have also had three workshops with storefronts of my own here in the city of Florence, where I not only sold my work directly to the public but where I also conducted numerous workshops and hosted internships for both local and study abroad students from all over the world.
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Butterflies and Hollyhocks
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Baroque Frame Necklace
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Jewelry and Wearable ArtMaude McCarthy
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Location
Louisville, Kentucky
United States
About the Artist
Maude resides in Louisville, KY with her pooch, Emma. We share a little hobbit home we have surrounded with flowers...nary one blade of grass! While it was my parents who taught me to enjoy what I do and do it well; it is Emma who insists that I leave the "clay factory" and walk and play with her every day!
Website
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HereNowStudio
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Mosaic Bird Wall Tile
4 x 4"
Polymer clay, liquid polymer clay
Intended for my bathroom wall (eventually!) this tile is a mosaic of a fanciful bird on a tree trunk. Tile and tesserae are polymer clay; "grout" is liquid polymer clay.
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Heron Purse
7.25" diameter, 1.5 deep
Leather straps; Chicago screws, brass hinge, and rare earth magnets
The texture of the heron's feathers contrasts with the silky, smooth finish of the swirling mokume gane background which brings to mind a watery marsh. Weight is one pound eight ounces. Two leather straps included. Chicago screws mean this handbag converts easily to a shoulder bag.
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Heron Purse (Back)
7.25" diameter, 1.5 deep
Leather straps; Chicago screws, brass hinge, and rare earth magnets
The texture of the heron's feathers contrasts with the silky, smooth finish of the swirling mokume gane background which brings to mind a watery marsh. Weight is one pound eight ounces. Two leather straps included. Chicago screws mean this handbag converts easily to a shoulder bag.
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Peeking Into My Garden 1
To be carried every day, this purse holds all the necessities, while lightweight and extremely durable. While talking about my gardens in Louisville with my three year old granddaughter, I pictured an insect's view. Just had to try to make it! My purse would not be possible without the class at Creative Journey Studio in GA with the remarkable Kathleen Dustin. Materials: Polymer clay and liquid polymer clay for purse body, brass hinge with brass screws, leather strap, rare earth magnet closure. Dimensions: 7" wide, 3" deep, 4.5" tall
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Melinda Puhó
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Location
Tustin, California
United States
About the Artist
Melinda was born in the ancient land of Transylvania (Romania), in the Carpathian mountains. Since her childhood, she felt a deep spiritual connection with the astonishing beauty of the natural world that surrounded her. She started drawing from the moment she held a pencil in her hands and started playing the piano at the age of 5. She always felt much more mature than her age and her wish for artistic expression and for seeking the Truth was her companion even after her parents moved her to Hungary when she was 11, after the revolution that brought an end to the 42 years of communist rule in Romania. These early hardships helped her understood that her life and talents have a purpose, and her aim became to elevate the consciousness of the other souls who resonate with her art and music. Artist Bio In college, she met her creative partner, who shared a very similar view of the world and a very close artistic mindset. They decided to immigrate to the US to fulfill their childhood dreams of sharing with the world their unique creative vision. After going through the challenges in their new country, they started their business 'WizArts' in 2016, selling their hand-sculpted, one-of-a-kind art jewelry. Since 2017 WizArts has been exhibiting at various juried art shows throughout California. Melinda is entirely self-taught through experimentation and the development of her own unique techniques, including clay appliqué using her handmade glow-in-the-dark polymer clay. She believes that dreams shape our reality and art is what elevates the consciousness into new, unknown dimensions. For her, Art is the most personal, most intimate form of self-expression that is the only way to touch the soul of the other person in a way that you cannot do otherwise in this material world.
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Phoenix Rising
5" (approx. 13 cm) wide
Premo polymer clay (red and yellow, mixed using the Skinner Blend technique), crystals and beads, mica powder and 14k gold-filled chain
The Phoenix is a powerful spiritual symbol, as it represents immortality, the renewal through transformation. After its "death", the Phoenix regenerates and gains a new life as it arises from its ashes. It overcomes darkness, and as the sun, it "dies" in setting each night, to be reborn in rising again the next morning.
I sculpted, formed, shaped and carved every small detail by hand (using a thin needle), based on my sketch. No molds were used.
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Obsidian Eagle
8" (approx. 20 cm) wide
Premo polymer clay, labradorite gemstone, obsidian, crystals, color-shifting pigments and gunmetal chain
The Eagle represents wisdom, strength, courage, power and freedom. The Native Americans attach special significance to this majestic bird. It is considered sacred and shown with deepest respect. To be awarded with an Eagle feather is the highest honor.
I sculpted, formed, shaped and carved every small detail by hand (using a thin needle). No molds were used.
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Moon Magick
3.5" (approx. 9 cm) wide
Pardo polymer clay, glow-in-the-dark powder (aqua blue and green), rainbow moonstones, crystals, beads and sterling silver chain
The moon is a feminine symbol, that represents mystery, intuition, and regeneration. Its phases symbolize eternity, immortality and enlightenment.
I sculpted, formed, shaped and carved every small detail by hand, using my handmade glow-in-the -dark polymer clay. No molds were used.
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Duality
130 mm wide, 90 mm tall, Polymer clay, labradorite gemstone, MICA powders, Swarovski crystals, Swarovski and Czech glass beads, antiqued brass chain.
About: Duality symbolizes the two contrasted aspects of the Universe that complete its wholeness.
PROCEDURE: I sculpted, formed, shaped and carved every small detail by hand, based on my own design.
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