After weeks and weeks of fun days in the studio exploring the wonders of EFColor Low Temp Enamels I decided it would be a great idea to create a tutorial. Combining EFColor and polymer clay seems like a match made in heaven, and I have to tell you, it is. EFColor powders stick really well…
I love creating large, mixed media art jewellery necklaces! Incorporating found objects, broken jewellery, fabric, feathers, beads is incredibly exciting (yep, if you know my work you know I love this stuff). In 2021 the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery hosted the Midwest Art Prize. This is a pretty big deal for our area and often…
There’s something I’ve always loved about tassels…something quite magical. The combination of beads, fabric, feathers, wire etc is pure heaven for me – a mixed media delight – and they can be incredibly simple to make. They are unique, versatile and look amazing combined with polymer clay components. I often go through stages of incorporating…
These little Christmas Wreaths are just the cutest and they were so easy to make. I love that I was able to use found objects which kept the cost to a minimum and made them original and unique. Even though some of the found objects really weren’t Christmassy, I think they have a bit of…
I just wanted to share some of the “Frida” inspired earrings I’ve been making recently – which have been sooooo addictive by the way. I had previously incorporated some of my little flowers into beautiful mini bud vases and ring dishes and also combined them with floral pebbles/cabochons. If you’re reading this you’re on the…
Let me tell you a little about my polymer clay story. Let’s start at the beginning…. My polymer journey started a long time ago and I fell head over heals from the moment I touched this medium. I joined an Aussie forum and was probably the pesky “new kid on the block” asking all the…
Using mica powder with a silkscreen can create some stunning effects, especially if you’re using a dark coloured clay. I find I much prefer mica powders on a darker clay surface and this process is no exception. The process I’ve used here is almost identical to the chalk pastel/powders but I’m going to show you…
This is very much a spur of the moment blog post – I’m on a quest for happiness in the studio. I have a feeling if I write this down it may help both myself and perhaps someone else. My clay table has been a flurry of activity lately as I’ve been creating new pieces…
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