Here's some of what I made in the workshops
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| Carol Blackburn's Ikat beads workshop. |
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| My favourite two pieces, I think you will be seeing more like these! |
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| Christine Dumont's Butterfly Bead Workshop |
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| Christine Dumont's Butterfly Bead Workshop |
Another inspiration came from my dear friend Toni's top -I shalln't embarrass her with a photo of her but here's her top
Here's the pendant I made at the event
I wasn't happy with how the cane worked out - once I had started on a small element I realised quite the scale of it and dramatically simplified it. I made a construction error and due to the warmth in the room wasn't able to pull the pieces apart (you often can with Kato) so had to reduced the irregular shaped petals fully constructed which lead to a lot of distortion. I like the overall effect of it and can't wait to make some more black and white flower canes!
If you live in the UK you really should come to the 2012 Polymer Pamper Play, it really was blissful on all levels as advertised! Thank you so much Rebecca and Debbie for organising it, can't wait til next year!
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Es todo precioso, me gustaria asistir, pero España está un poco lejos. Besos
ReplyDeletesí es un poco lejos para ti, eso es una vergüenza
ReplyDeleteHi Cara, It was so lovely to meet you in person at last. What a brilliant weekend we had - but I am still feeling exhausted!!! Your pieces look wonderful in the photos, but looked even better in real life x
ReplyDeleteAren't I lucky!!! I adore the pendant Cara made for me and wear it with pride. Bless you for not showing the top with me in it.....
ReplyDeleteIt really was a fab weekend and I will for sure be at the next one.
Xx
Toni
Great stuff Cara.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I missed Toni's pendant coming out of the oven - it’s lovely as is all your beads and pendants.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you enjoyed the weekend, my mind is still buzzing with ideas and fond memories.
I loved organising the event and can't wait for next years. Details will be released soon.
Rebecca
xxx
Dear Surfing Cat.
ReplyDeletePlease can you contact me; we are seeking testers for a new 'Professional' polymer clay to replace Kato, which has become 'difficult' to source. I would like to put you in contact with the manufacturers, based in Europe, so that they can supply you with samples.
Sorry to use this route, but it seems the most effective!
And the offer is availabe to anyone who is a current active user of Kato clays and concerned about finding a suitable, economic, replacement.
Ian Bowers (md@georgeweil.com)