Jasmyne Graybill, Crested Buttercream Polyps-detail 2008, polymer, muffin pan, 12″ x 8″ x 2″

It is always good to discover artists doing exciting things with polymer. Jasmyne Graybill’s work is part of a recent article by Monica Moses, “Fungus Among Us” in the August/September 2012 issue of American Craft.  While not the most appealing …

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Elissa Farrow-Savos, How does she get herself into these messes? 2011, 13h x 7w x 11d polymer, magic-sculpt epoxy, oil paint, vintage surplus army zipper

Telling a story is the heart of Elissa Farrow-Savos’ work.  Combining polymer with found objects, Farrow-Savos’ sculptures speak to the eye and the soul.   Most of her work is feminine in orientation and explores the timeless tales of women’s lives.  …

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Sandra McCaw, Falling Leaves Necklace, 2007, 4"h x 2 1/4"w Polymer, 23 K gold leaf, gold filled wire, glass beads

Some of the earliest polymer work done in the United States was related to the technique of caning, or constructing a pattern that remains intact through the length of a cylinder.  Many polymer artists began with cane work.  While some …

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