I thought I would share a couple of new creations with you. I have been working on my Mokume Gane technique and also combining fimo clay with the premo! range. The premo! clay is far easier to condition although I find I then have to put it in the freezer to avoid it from distorting if I am making canes.
I have mixed my own shades of blues to use in these two very different yet equally striking designs. They are all available for sale.
Mokume Bleus Range
Necklace & Earrings (sterling silver) 55€
Ring (adjustable size) 20 €
Seeing Blue Range
Choker & Pendant + Earrings (sterling silver) 50 €
“Disappointment is the nurse of wisdom” I have no idea who Bayle Roche is but I feel this quote sums up the whole experience.
Well I am back from Mirepoix and what a total disappointment. Very poor organisation, no thought to advertising and promoting the whole concept of “Parure & Parade”. I was so disappointed that I refused to submit a piece for the voting……I had a suspicion that it was all a set-up. The best thing about it all was the wonderful meal we had for lunch on the Thursday and my next door neighbour “Sylvie” who lent me her sun hat!
My stand ready for inspection.
The piece I was going to submit but withdrew from the voting rigmarole
So now my attention turns to running classes, re-stocking and preparing for my next “outdoor” event which I know will be far more professionally organised!
With less than 48 hours to the Mirepoix event I think I have to say that I am not quite ready but have little choice but to be ready! I am still working at a stunning design that I can put forward for the public vote. I am trying to combine polymer with gemstones….I had a “message” in the middle of the night so am beavering away….
I will try & post a photo as soon as I am satisfied….in the meantime…the oven is on!
I have finished working on my gemstone range (or so I think I have) so that now I can turn my attention towards claying for a week.
However, supposing I was only exhibiting gemstones…which one of the following below would get your vote? I really appreciate your honest opinions / views.
I love Jasper it comes in so many different shades ranging from the warmth and earthy feel of red jasper right through to the mustards and pale yellows of Mookite (Australian Jasper).
Jasper is said to be both a healing stone and an invigorating one. It brings stillness to a troubled mind. It is a grounding stone and is used in the base chakra of our sexual energies. Jasper is also the birthstone for Aries.
I have just been reviewing my Jasper creations past & present and thougth I would share them with you.
This event is currently in the first phase of the organisation process. I am in talks with the infamous Donna Kato
Who inspires us all with such wonderful colours & designs.
The idea behind the carnival is to group together a range of well known polymer clay artists / teachers and run several workshops over a 2 - 4 days (depending upon numbers).
The event will take place in the Aude region of France (near Lézignan Corbières to be precise). The workshops will be conducted primarily in English however other European Languages will hopefully be catered for.
If you are interested in taking part or simply receiving more information then please contact me or follow the updates on European Polymer Clay People
For those polymer clay addicts lurking out there I am now pleased to announce that we stock a relatively full range of polymer clay products….fimo, premo sculpey & some stunning tools studio by sculpey.
For more information see my website!
Speaking of which it has a new colour scheme and a modified layout…..hope you like it!
I have had my thinking cap on for the past week or so as I have decided to participate in a 4 day jewellery event in Mirepoix, France. Mirepoix is in the Ariège and attracts thousands of visitors every year to it’s 13th Century Medieval town. The event being organised is called “Parures & Parades”
Now my dilemma is this……I am able to submit a piece of jewellery to a “public vote” which offers a first prize of 500 € then 250 € and finally a third prize of 100 €…..so what should I focus on semi-precious gemstones or polymer clay? I am split 50:50 as I believe that the gemstones offer a certain amount of class and exquisiteness but do not provide me with the “ownership” that polymer clay does. Any thoughts?
Last weekend’s Rencontre de l’art & des Saveurs was a huge success, exhibitors were happy, the public was impressed with the choice and all the food at lunchtime from the BBQ proved a total sell out. The Midi-Libre has today published a report on the event and I am thrilled at not only the right up but the profile for Luc Sur Orbieu!
Here is the article:
It always makes me smile when I think of buying gifts in France as the French automatically expect to be offered a courtesy “papier cadeau”. I have perfected the art of gift wrapping purchases and now take great pride in offering this service. It does take a certain degree of time & skill though as featured here in the film Love Actually! I always ensure however to get their money first so I can guarantee the sale! Perhaps there is a lesson to be learnt?
“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.” Kahlil Gibran
