Burnished Bowls
June 5, 2014
Inspirational Art
These burnished bowls by Kate Tracton take millefiori caning to a whole new level. Her patterning and mix of colorful canes along with the highly polished finish creates a stunningly attractive surface. With a fine arts degree and a background in printmaking and bead weaving, she is comfortable with fine art details and impeccable craftsmanship.
To see more of Kate’s jewelry and fine art, take a look at her Etsy store, read her blog “Shibori Girl” about stumbling through life one bead at a time, or have a cup of coffee or tea and leisurely browse her stunning website for hours of inspiration.
If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.
Outside Inspiration: Building from a Thread
April 18, 2014
Inspirational Art
From these fabulous bowls light, airy appearance, you might think they are made from feathers. But no … textile artist Anne Honeyman makes these bowls entirely from thread. The ones pictured here are from her Cottage Garden, Miniature, and Gold Edge bowl collections. I bet one could get a similar effect with polymer clay by using thin extruded coils and feathering the edges. You would just need a nice round bowl (or whatever shape appeals to you) to form it on.
Anne’s work is drawn from nature as well as man’s impact upon it through the ages. She specializes in free machine embroidery, but draws on a wide range of techniques to realize her ideas. Much of her work could be the basis for polymer inspirations as you can see on her website, in her Etsy and on her Folksy pages.
If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.
Outside Inspiration: Sketching on the Inside
March 21, 2014
Inspirational Art
Here is something to consider doing with a bracelet–draw on it! And not just on the outside.
I know we so love our polymer because of the colors and textures but a subtle surface can also lend itself well to sketching or image transfers. This is not actually a bracelet but it could be. This straight sided bowl is by ceramicist Helen Beard but when I first saw this, I thought it would have made such a great bracelet. Some of my favorite pieces–in polymer and other mediums–are those with details hidden on the inside or backsides. There is also something particularly intriguing about a piece that tells a story.
According to Helen’s website, “she likes to tell a story, creating whimsical scenes that capture the insignificant yet precious moments that make up our daily lives.” Wouldn’t it be neat to have such simple stories on one’s arm as well?
Take a look at the other precious scenes Helen illustrates on her wheel thrown porcelain pots, cups, bowls and other pottery on her website.
If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.
Perusing Cozzi
February 5, 2013
Inspirational Art
Did you know that Louise Fischer Cozzi works in other forms besides jewelry with etched and colored transluscents? Of course you did or I am sure you suspected. How many of us can stick with just one approach when using polymer?
I always wonder what else people do besides the common work we see from certain artists in books and workshops announcements. Today I landed in Louise’s website and found out she has actually worked in a lot of forms. Even in jewelry she has rings and cuff links along with her well-known necklaces. She has a whole section just on objects including ornaments, boxes and bowls like this one below.
I gravitated back to her jewelry though and was rather taken by this bracelet here. The only problem is the photos on the website are so small! How I would love to see the details.
Louise also does quilts! Quite a range she has. You can go exploring yourself on her website here.
These burnished bowls by Kate Tracton take millefiori caning to a whole new level. Her patterning and mix of colorful canes along with the highly polished finish creates a stunningly attractive surface. With a fine arts degree and a background in printmaking and bead weaving, she is comfortable with fine art details and impeccable craftsmanship.
To see more of Kate’s jewelry and fine art, take a look at her Etsy store, read her blog “Shibori Girl” about stumbling through life one bead at a time, or have a cup of coffee or tea and leisurely browse her stunning website for hours of inspiration.
If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.
From these fabulous bowls light, airy appearance, you might think they are made from feathers. But no … textile artist Anne Honeyman makes these bowls entirely from thread. The ones pictured here are from her Cottage Garden, Miniature, and Gold Edge bowl collections. I bet one could get a similar effect with polymer clay by using thin extruded coils and feathering the edges. You would just need a nice round bowl (or whatever shape appeals to you) to form it on.
Anne’s work is drawn from nature as well as man’s impact upon it through the ages. She specializes in free machine embroidery, but draws on a wide range of techniques to realize her ideas. Much of her work could be the basis for polymer inspirations as you can see on her website, in her Etsy and on her Folksy pages.
If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.
Here is something to consider doing with a bracelet–draw on it! And not just on the outside.
I know we so love our polymer because of the colors and textures but a subtle surface can also lend itself well to sketching or image transfers. This is not actually a bracelet but it could be. This straight sided bowl is by ceramicist Helen Beard but when I first saw this, I thought it would have made such a great bracelet. Some of my favorite pieces–in polymer and other mediums–are those with details hidden on the inside or backsides. There is also something particularly intriguing about a piece that tells a story.
According to Helen’s website, “she likes to tell a story, creating whimsical scenes that capture the insignificant yet precious moments that make up our daily lives.” Wouldn’t it be neat to have such simple stories on one’s arm as well?
Take a look at the other precious scenes Helen illustrates on her wheel thrown porcelain pots, cups, bowls and other pottery on her website.
If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.
Did you know that Louise Fischer Cozzi works in other forms besides jewelry with etched and colored transluscents? Of course you did or I am sure you suspected. How many of us can stick with just one approach when using polymer?
I always wonder what else people do besides the common work we see from certain artists in books and workshops announcements. Today I landed in Louise’s website and found out she has actually worked in a lot of forms. Even in jewelry she has rings and cuff links along with her well-known necklaces. She has a whole section just on objects including ornaments, boxes and bowls like this one below.
I gravitated back to her jewelry though and was rather taken by this bracelet here. The only problem is the photos on the website are so small! How I would love to see the details.
Louise also does quilts! Quite a range she has. You can go exploring yourself on her website here.
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