THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

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Stunning Contemporary Polymer Clay Jewelry by Roberta Warshaw Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:00 AM PDT Although I've drawn, sketched and done all sorts of crafts since childhood, I never really liked working with plasticine and play dough. I was also a pottery class drop out. That's why I really admire artisans like Roberta Warshaw on Etsy who creates stunning designs in polymer clay.  Her contemporary pieces demonstrate her ability not just to craft the clay but her confident use of design elements.  Her pieces are uncluttered and yet full of strong visual details and textures. She also has a wonderful sense of color as shown by this necklace design below.  Purple and green are a great combination but her choice of a lovely apple green shade is inspired! The apple green also does a stunning turn in this design which features other fall Pantone colors - the nougat and coffee liqueur. It comes as no surprise to learn that Boston-based Roberta's background is in fine art and graphic design.  She has had extensive training in all sorts of jewelry techniques and clearly shows she has the vision and talent to exploit her skills. Other Polymer Clay Posts : Gorgeous Polymer Clay Pendant Tutorials Wire Work and Polymer Clay Pictorial and Inspiration How to Make Easter Earrings Tutorials For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post!  Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

Wire Work Ear Cuff and Dangle Tutorial Posted: 31 Oct 2011 03:00 PM PDT Ear cuffs are not only alternatives to earrings, they are a positive boon for people who cannot wear pierced earrings.  Check out the links below for past tutorials and inspirations. This latest find is Albina Manning's tutorial for a combination ear cuff and dangle. You can certainly choose to use smaller beads for a daintier look.  I don't wear ear cuffs but if I do in the future I would wear only one.  Would you wear a pair? Before You Go : Awesome Ear Cuff Tutorials Elegant Ear Cuff Designs by Zannedelions How to Make Elven or Elvish Ear Wires Subscribers : To comment, click on the post title to return to the blog. At the bottom of the post, click on "Comments". If you do not have a Google account, website or online store, use Name/URL - and leave the URL blank. For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post!   Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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