I've discovered something lately, when I just lose myself in what I'm creating, it seems to come out better. In other words, I don't plan the design beforehand, I just let it happen! Whatever clay scraps or canes are in front of me, that's what I use, it's a very relaxed approach. Most of the time I have the TV on, I am a big fan of I Love Lucy, so I watch a few of those episodes on the DVR, or there's always something interesting on HGTV too. This new, more relaxed attitude does have it's drawbacks, most of the time I have no idea how I made the piece- lol!
After I bake the pendant & it’s hot out of the oven, I plunge it in a bowl of ice water. This seems to help with the clarity of the final product. After that, I start my sanding! I usually use about 3 different grades of wet sandpaper. I always follow that with a vigorous buffing on a microfiber dish towel. To complete the look I add a coating of Enviro-tex lite resin.
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ~Scott Adams
Congratulations on Polymer Clay Daily!!! What an honor. I love your polymer dichroics for their layering and depth. Big congrats! -Marlene
ReplyDeleteCongrads on your PC Daily write up. Your latest works have been beautiful so you really deserve it. I know what you mean about getting lost in the creativity. My Squish Beads were first created watching an old Tarzan movie.
ReplyDeleteLovely piece! Also congratulations for being featured on Polymer Clay Daily. I asked you a question there. I'd be pleased if you can answer.
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