Comments on: Polymer or semi-precious gemstones? A real dilemma! http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:22:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Which would get your vote? « Bijoux & Banter http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-219 Which would get your vote? « Bijoux & Banter Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:48:05 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-219 [...] April 23, 2008 by Lunes I am still working towards submitting a piece for the event at Mirepoix next week (see post Polymer or semi-precious gemstones a real dilemma). [...] [...] April 23, 2008 by Lunes I am still working towards submitting a piece for the event at Mirepoix next week (see post Polymer or semi-precious gemstones a real dilemma). [...]

]]> By: Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-210 Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:02:50 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-210 Ooooh I'd love to see both of your designs. Of course I am leaning towards polymer clay with gemstones instead of gemstones only, because of my love of polymer clay. You are right about the perception of polymer clay not always being high end, but I think it is up to the artists such as you to change that perception by making sure people see your beautiful work. If all they ever see is the crappy stuff out there then that is what they will think all polymer clay is like. Ooooh I’d love to see both of your designs. Of course I am leaning towards polymer clay with gemstones instead of gemstones only, because of my love of polymer clay.

You are right about the perception of polymer clay not always being high end, but I think it is up to the artists such as you to change that perception by making sure people see your beautiful work. If all they ever see is the crappy stuff out there then that is what they will think all polymer clay is like.

]]> By: Lunes http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-207 Lunes Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:04:23 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-207 Lisa I couldn't agree more BUT I see more and more polymer clay jewellery in the local craft markets and some of it is done really good whilst others have poor quality and very low prices. It often gives polymer a bad name! I just can't help feeling that semi-precious designs have a more "prestigious" appeal (did I really just say that!?). Perhaps I should put my two designs forward to you guys and let you choose.... Lisa I couldn’t agree more BUT I see more and more polymer clay jewellery in the local craft markets and some of it is done really good whilst others have poor quality and very low prices. It often gives polymer a bad name!
I just can’t help feeling that semi-precious designs have a more “prestigious” appeal (did I really just say that!?).

Perhaps I should put my two designs forward to you guys and let you choose….

]]> By: Lisa Clarke http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-206 Lisa Clarke Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:51:31 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-206 I would go with polymer clay over gemstones, if for no other reason than it sets you apart. It's still a relatively rare material. If you can do something spectacular with it, you should :-) I would go with polymer clay over gemstones, if for no other reason than it sets you apart. It’s still a relatively rare material. If you can do something spectacular with it, you should :-)

]]> By: Diane http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-203 Diane Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:17:41 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-203 I didn't realise that...in that case, you should go with whatever makes you feel happiest. 'Twirls' - I like that :-) I didn’t realise that…in that case, you should go with whatever makes you feel happiest.

‘Twirls’ - I like that :-)

]]> By: Lunes http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-199 Lunes Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:09:01 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-199 Actually Diane the polymer clay work is quite new....I was originally known for my beads & gemstones.....hence the dilemma! I have been in the studio this afternoon having a go at some twirls in polymer clay really delicate but with a great colour mix. Actually Diane the polymer clay work is quite new….I was originally known for my beads & gemstones…..hence the dilemma! I have been in the studio this afternoon having a go at some twirls in polymer clay really delicate but with a great colour mix.

]]> By: Diane http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-198 Diane Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:27:39 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-198 So glad your 'Rencontre' was a huge success, you deserve it! As for your dilemma, I thought you were best known for your Polymer Clay creations - are you going to go with what you do best or try something new? As for gift wrapping, I'm investigating how to present my books when they are sold as it does present 'added value' and sets a standard, I suppose... So glad your ‘Rencontre’ was a huge success, you deserve it!

As for your dilemma, I thought you were best known for your Polymer Clay creations - are you going to go with what you do best or try something new?

As for gift wrapping, I’m investigating how to present my books when they are sold as it does present ‘added value’ and sets a standard, I suppose…

]]> By: Lunes http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-197 Lunes Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:58:40 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-197 Judith, you have given me a lot to think of here as the two are so distinct....mmm I like the idea and it would help me feel as though I have real ownership to the gemstones too. Judith, you have given me a lot to think of here as the two are so distinct….mmm I like the idea and it would help me feel as though I have real ownership to the gemstones too.

]]> By: JJ ColourArt http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/polymergemstones/#comment-196 JJ ColourArt Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:07:48 +0000 http://bijouxandbanter.wordpress.com/?p=157#comment-196 Mix them. I often do with good results. Think "synthesis" rather than "disparity." Mix them. I often do with good results.

Think “synthesis” rather than “disparity.”

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