Category Archives: jewelry

An Artistic Challenge

Posted on July 13, 2017 by The Flying Squirrel Studio

I mentioned last October in a post “Putting Yourself Out There” that I was participating in a conference called Synergy 4. The International Polymer Clay Association (theipca.org) holds a conference every few years that is focused on the advancement of … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, jewelry, learning, polymer clay | Tagged conferences, creative design, design, ideas, mentoring, new work, polymer clay | 4 Comments

Collaborating Continues

Posted on March 30, 2017 by The Flying Squirrel Studio

While the blog has been idle, my hands have not been! I don’t think I have spent this much time in the studio . . . . . well, ever!! And that’s a good thing. My friends at Banyan Bay Studio continue … Continue reading →

Posted in art shows, jewelry, polymer clay, selling jewelry | Tagged collaborating, creative design, polymer clay, selling jewelry | 6 Comments

Pounding Metal

Posted on March 18, 2017 by The Flying Squirrel Studio

I haven’t played with metal in a while, but I had an opportunity to take a fold forming workshop with Nancy Megan Corwin!! Yes, I know about my addiction to workshops, but who could say no to this opportunity?!?! Nancy … Continue reading →

Posted in jewelry, metal smithing, workshops | Tagged creative design, fold forming, metal smithing, workshops | 2 Comments

Wooden Components

Posted on March 4, 2017 by The Flying Squirrel Studio

I have been playing with a new type of component, designed to be used with polymer clay . . . . wood. My friends at Banyan Bay Studios create these amazing wood components for jewelers like turned drops, toggle clasps, … Continue reading →

Posted in jewelry, polymer clay | Tagged design, ideas, polymer clay, polymer clay inlay, wooden components | 6 Comments

Putting Yourself Out There

Posted on October 23, 2016 by The Flying Squirrel Studio

Why do we create? Is it for yourself . . . . for a living . . . . for recognition? Whatever the motivation, it is nice to get feedback. This can be a passive act. . . . or … Continue reading →

Posted in jewelry, polymer clay, teaching | Tagged Art Journaling, conferences, ideas, presentations, submissions | 5 Comments

Studio Clean-Up (is it an achievable goal?)

Posted on August 1, 2016 by The Flying Squirrel Studio

It seems like my studio constantly needs cleaning. The desk is covered with supplies, half finished projects, samples that took a turn for the worse . . . . you get the picture. And the floor contains stacks of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, display materials, jewelry, polymer clay, studio organization, Uncategorized | Tagged displaying supplies, organizing work space, studio cleaning | 7 Comments

Spontaneity and the Internet

Posted on June 27, 2016 by The Flying Squirrel Studio

Bad combination you say? Late at night even?? Okay, okay . . . . here’s what happened. It was last Thursday night. I was trolling my favorite blogs and websites and came across a polymer clay tool that I had … Continue reading →

Posted in jewelry, polymer clay, polymer clay tools, workshops | Tagged polymer clay tools | 1 Comment