Letter from the Editor: Fall 2019

Since launching the re-designed site, things have been pretty busy. When I set out to accomplish the revitalization of pcPolyzine, I knew there would be some things that I just couldn’t get done in time for the July release date. So I’ve spent the past few months trying to reach goals to make pcPolyzine even better.

Featured Artist: Fall 2019

As pcPolyzine continues to revitalize, we wanted to pick up an article series that was an old favorite—the Featured Artist! For the Fall 2019 issue of pcPolyzine, we’re featuring Alabama artist, Lee Anne Jones.

Holiday Ornament Tutorial

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s never too early to start thinking about ways to decorate. These simple ornaments are both classy and easy to make. Whether you need a thoughtful gift for the office party or you're looking to create memories with the kids, these ornaments can accomplish any goal.

Letter from the Editor

When I was about six years old, my mother came back from a trip to the mid-west—what she was doing there, I don’t remember. However, while she was there, she visited a local craft store. There she was introduced to polymer clay in the form of beads. She brought some clay home for us to experiment. While we sat at the kitchen table, I listened to her talk about these amazing beads she saw and how they were made from the packs of clay that sat before me. Keep in mind, this was in the day before we had cell phones and easy ways to take pictures, so she had to explain them to me from memory. As she described all the beads she saw, I opened the packages of clay and began to knead some small pieces in my hands. I had no clue what I was doing and the only real experience I had with “clay” was Play-Doh at this point in my young life. Her stories continued to flow as I played with the clay. As the clay got softer, I would work with another color to the same consistency. By this point, she was telling me about these beautiful blue and pearl swirled beads that were separated by small gold spacer beads and were strung into a necklace. As she finished this part of her story, I remember holding up the clay I had been working on and said, “You mean like this?” She was astounded! I had been able to recreate those marbled beads she was memorized by in the store without even seeing them myself. I think it was probably that moment when her polymer clay obsession took flight.

Pantone 2019 Color of the Year

Pantone’s 2019 color of the year is Living Coral. This shade is inspired by many marine invertebrates living along the bottom of the sea and make up various reefs. Living coral is a mood-boosting color that is fresh and invigorating. 

Technique of the Month: Polymer Clay Lace

When we hear the word lace, we get a mental image of a delicate, white fabric. Many times, we find lace as an embellishment on a wedding dress or made into a doily that has been handed down from a distant relative. Traditionally, lace is made from thread or yarn, but has also been made from materials such as silk, gold, and even silver threads throughout history. Now we can add another material to that list – Polymer Clay!