Teapots & Polymer

A little while ago, the New England Polymer Artists' Guild (NEPAG) held a polymer "challenge". The idea was to decorate a teapot with polymer. The teapot could be made of any material, and we were given a month to produce our teapot. Some people used metal teapots, while others used ceramic. The condition of the surface affected how the design needed to be applied and secured. It was a fun project, and the results were amazing! I chose to use a small white glass teapot, and decorate it with flowers. The teapot to the left is the one I made for the challenge. I especially love the butterfly.

Once I made one, I couldn't seem to stop. The teapots below are the ones I have made since the challenge. Most have sold, though I am keeping the first one. It was such fun, and taught me a lot. Recently, I had to make the chocolate brown one - it seems perfect for fall.

A Walk in the Woods

I'm in the midst of a 3-day, intensive, online Zoom class with Jana Roberts Benzon. As you know from previous posts, Jana is one of my favorite teachers. Her imagination is incredible, and the techniques she has developed make polymer look like real-life objects. We have one more day, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what else she has in store for us. Here are some things I've made in the first 2 days. I need to work on these more, especially the pine cone, and my raspberry is a bit pale.

Some Summer Necklaces

Summer jewelry can go in many different directions. It can range from wild or colorful, to soothing and cool. These three necklaces show a little of each of these. The spin-wheels to the left in hot pinks and yellows make a perfect eye-catching necklace or a fun bracelet. The yellow necklace is enlivened with reds, whites and a touch of black. It sits perfectly around the neck just above a scoop neckline.

The aquamarine and pale yellow piece below brings a refreshing cool on a warm evening. This is one of my favorite colors.