StudioMojo #542 • Dec 11, 2021

Color me

Veri Peri was announced as Pantone's color of 2022. Follow the hoopla and catch the vibe for the coming year. Lindly Haunani suggests, "There are a couple of ways to get to Peri with Premo. Try 1 part Cobalt Blue/1 part Fuchsia and 2 parts White = a nice blue violet."

PANTONE 17-3938

Very Peri — displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression," says Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone executive director (and friend of polymer)
Scr-oops

That’s scrap hoops from UK’s Fern Jewellery Design. Looks like she has a head start on Pantone. The colors are simply buzzing, aren’t they?
Suggested color harmonies and palettes

Click for several that Pantone likes: Balancing Act, Wellspring, Star of the Show, Amusements

Show me

Several shows looking back, looking forward. Plus the power of details. Oh, and we linked to the wire tutorials (you can breeze through them), because you'll note that Bonnie Bishoff bakes wire right into her clay for earrings that are as light as air. (If I remember correctly, she uses the "heavy" version of SoftFlex that keeps the shape she bends into it.)

Vintage polymer jewelry

The Wayne Art Center in collaboration with Craft in America and Ornament Magazine hosts a memorial exhibit to Carolyn L.E. Benesh, late Coeditor of Ornament, presenting 102 pieces from her personal jewelry collection.
Artist Demo: Collaborative Design with Bonnie Bishoff + J.M. Syron - YouTube
First combo cards

Wendy Wallin Malinow combines polymer with her watercolor illustrations for a very hip and happening series of holiday cards
Expanding her collection of wall art

See how Lyn Tremblay puts clay on the wall
Polymer details tell the story

Lisa Mathews has an eye for important details. Boots, badges, hat all reflect the personality of this commission of a family’s service member. The video pulls you in for a close look
Retro Christmas Design Kit Unboxing & Jewelry Making Tutorial: Free Spirit Beading w/ Kristen Fagan - YouTube
Squares raise funds

Hundreds of 5x5 squares from San Diego artists (like this one from Laurie Mika) sold for $25 each and raised money for the arts program at the Oceanside Museum of Art. An effective strategy for fund-raising
New looks

From Jana Roberts Benzon

Teach me

These could be gifts (thank you, self). One size fits all! They don't wear out or go bad.

Polymer Clay Tutorials & Projects by CraftWithClay on Etsy

Clear, hollow beads...the holy grail. Promising new tactics from Amber R. I've pored over her tutorials and envisioned myself making them after the holidays..or spring..or never. But I like knowing how it's done.
Koi Bracelet with Donna Kato

One of Donna's favorites!

Gift me

Donna Kato artcards

Donna handmakes these cards from photos of her work. A nice gift for a polymer friend. I'm just sayin'
Charm/Pendant • For more info, write me

I smile every time I turn the little handle on this 3/4" pasta machine that rides on my keychain. The rollers turn! Barb Alexander had them made in Bali. I bought up her supply. You won't see these again. They're sterling and $40 each. Perfect gift for a polymer buddy. Limited supply

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