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Category: Tools

A Seminal Clearinghouse

By Rachel Carren Posted on September 24, 2010 Posted in Tools

While researching her essay for the upcoming RAM exhibition catalog, Rachel Carren has encountered lots of interesting historical material too detailed for that volume.  One example is this story of Marie Segal’s first encounter with polymer and the business which …

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Mechanical Intervention

By Lindly Haunani Posted on August 7, 2009 Posted in Tools

There is the saying that “Necessity is the mother of invention”. While making precise uniformly-shaped beads from polymer clay isn’t exactly a necessity, it can be challenging to do so.  This is particularly the case when you want to make …

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On Creative Leaps

By Woody Rudin Posted on November 23, 2007 Posted in Tools

“One small change for man, one giant leap for an entire creative community.” Admittedly, it doesn’t have quite the ring of Neil Armstrong’s moon-landing quote, but it does mark a historic step in the development of polymer clay art. Of …

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