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I
love the float and drift of dreams, where familiar objects
appear in new settings, and our lives are revealed in visual
metaphor. The ability to alter context is a gift: known with
novel, commonplace with improbable. Scale and weight and
location are all up for grabs. In my work, I revel in these
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The medium I use for my explorations is polymer clay, a man-made
modeling material. After "tuning" the clays for color, strength,
and consistency, I puzzle-piece together patterned blocks of
clay. My process is similar to the centuries-old millefiori
techniques of glass makers. Stretching the clays lengthwise
reduces the pattern, and piece by piece I create intricate
designs of brilliant clay. I additionally use sterling silver
and pure gold leaf. My designs are not painted but are a
combination of colored polymer clay and precious metal leaf.
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I
am an innovator in this medium and have pioneered techniques
that I now teach nationally. I am engaged in all aspects of the
work, from initial design to final sanding. Using the sculptural
properties of polymer clay allows me to create jewelry rich in
color, texture and visual dimension. |
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