Paints, Foils, Leafs, and Inks - Another PCAGOE Challenge

It's that time again! For the month of August PCAGOE members were challenged to create an entry using paints, foils, leafs or inks. The result was 21 amazing pieces that showcase the versatility of polymer clay and how it can be enhanced, embellished, and transformed to create something which looks completely different than clay.

Five (5) lucky public voters, chosen at random, will win a beautiful polymer clay prize created by one of our many talented artists.

Voting begins August 1, 2010 and ends at midnight, Eastern U.S. time on August 7, 2010. The winners chosen in each category and the voter prize winners will be announced at on August 8, 2010 at http://www.pcagoe.com/.

See the entries, the voter prizes, and voting details at PCAGOE blog page.

Have fun!

Inspired Mosaic Pendant

Inspired Mosaic Pendant
Originally uploaded by Marcia Palmer

This mosaic pendant was inspired by the PCAGOE August Challenge theme: paints, foils, leafs, and inks.

The challenge with go live in a few days, so please be sure to check back to see all of the fabulous entries from our member artist.

PCAGOE July "Faux" Challenge

Is that really you? Check out the amazing entries in this month's Polymer Clay Artists' Guild of Etsy "faux" challenge. These fabulously creative entries certainly show off the versatility of polymer clay, and the diverse talent of our guild.

Voting begins July 1, 2010 and ends July 7, 2010 at midnight, Eastern U.S. time. Winners in each voting category will be announced on July 8, 2010.

Five lucky voters from the public, chosen at random, will also win beautiful polymer clay prizes created by one of our many, talented member artists! Winning voters will be notified at the close of voting. Read more details at pcagoe.com.

Vote now!

Are You Faux Real?

I love the look of Tibetan jewelry made with amber beads. I think I have procrastinated long enough, so I finally decided to try my hand at some faux amber beads. I used the technique from Tory Hughes' book, "Polymer: The Chameleon Clay".

Here are my first attempts:




My next attempt will be for a deeper color, and perhaps more uniform bead. Although, I do like the antique worn looking bead too.

Suggestions? Comments?

Thanks.

Talk About A Win-Win!

Way to go PCAGOE! I love it when everybody wins!

The PCAGOE June Challenge, Think Outside the Box, raised over $500 for our team charity, Polymer Clay for a Cause. Thanks to all the voters and bidders who participated.

Not only that, my entry tied for first place with Beth of Create My World in the voting by PCAGOE members! Congrats to all of the winners! You can see them all here.

To top it off, I won the fantastic piece I bid on during the auction. This entry, Bloom Where you are Planted, was created by the very talented Mary Ellen Nichols. I just love it!

The pictures do not capture it's beauty. You can see more of Mary Ellen's (aka M.E.) work at her Etsy shop and flickr page. Enjoy!









Let's do it again!