I am a polymer clay artist. I've been working with this medium for well over 10 years, and enjoy it more every year.
My favorite part of claying is working with the colors, making canes. That's what drew me into a class at a local bead shop, and I've been dreaming in polymer clay ever since!
Most of my pieces have been sanded and buffed to a glossy shine. Some are matte, and some have a glaze, but most obtain their shine by the sanding and buffing process.
I'm gradually incorporating more mixed media, such as dichroic glass and metal. Check back often to see the progress!! And visit my blog to see what else is new at my worktable ;)
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Yep, turned 50 on July 1... heck, not much different from 49 ;)
Tried leaving a few "natural" as in... no sanding or buffing. Boy is that hard!!
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Finally got some beads photographed... lively ones, too!!
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This bead is an ebay offering, and the profits will go to a fund for my friend Becca's parents. Her mom has cancer, and they are struggling right now to make ends meet.
The heart is made using the mini mokume gane technique. It's smooth, but has the illusion of depth due to mica shift in the metallic/pearl clays used.
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Back problems are getting to me. I did complete a few beads, and here they are in one lump sum...
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Auction, proceeds to go to breast cancer research...
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More butterflies, and more to come!
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a gathering of beads created inbetween cleaning and getting ready for the holidays...
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I'm into color this month, the supposedly dreariest month of the year....
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Polymer clay hearts that go to our troops, veterans, and civilians who work to keep our country safe.
Visit http://www.palousenet.com/h4h/ to read more.
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I watched Karen Lewis' video demonstrating how she makes her drum beads, and was inspired to make my own version. Just want to give credit where it's due ;)
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These hearts are part of an ongoing charity auction blitz I do year 'round on Just Beads. My husband is the minister at a small Episcopal church in Rantoul, IL, and the proceeds from these auctions go into our deacon's discretionary fund for those in our church and in the community who are in need of emergency funds. It's not much, but I am blessed to be able to contribute.
My ID on justbeads.com is jaelsjewels!
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Here are my new, January creations.... More polymer clay focals and some sets to come.
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New beads created and listed for March... more butterflies, mokume gane.... more "Hearts to God" offerings!!!
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I have made quite a few beads this month, very slow getting them photographed! Watch for these in various venues over the next month!
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Here are some of my combination polymer and glass pieces. Many of my dichroic cabs come from a friend, KellyK, in Rantoul, IL.
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Finally working on beads again... photographing and hoping to get some of them listed!
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HI!!
Jael..I just looked through your pages..WOW!! Ilove your work so much!! I just had to nominate you!!! Keep it up!!
Melissa
» Posted by
MelissaVessIRCLampwork
on 1/30/2007 10:46:21 AM.
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Wow
What a great artist you are! Your polymer clay beads are so innovative! I love all the color you incorporate into some of your pieces. Truly they are remarkable works of art.
» Posted by
Killerbeedz1
on 3/21/2007 11:56:27 AM.
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A Jewel
Absolutly beautiful beads Jael.
Your Friend,
Robyn
» Posted by
InspiredByFire
on 8/6/2007 7:43:34 AM.
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WOW
WOW, just Wow! You do some amazing things with the polymer clay, Jael! I just peeked at your blog and saw the Feathers revisited, and it is so pretty. . .oh, and all the butterflies are gorgeous, too. Ang
» Posted by
Angelinabeadalina
on 11/7/2007 8:31:45 PM.
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Thanks
Thank you for your kind comments!
» Posted by
JaelsJewels
on 11/10/2007 8:56:58 PM.
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