Mona Kissel, Polymer Clay
Martinsburg, WV
Polymer Clay, a man-made modeling clay, became the medium for my
artistic expression in 1994, and thus part of my life.
I soon discovered that it can be draped, shaped, stretched, imprinted
and combined with surface treatments to create exciting textures and
color effects. It comes in many colors and cures at low
temperatures. My favorite palette ranges from earth tones to custom
blended purples & blues. Polymer clay jewelry is light-weight and very
comfortable on the skin.
The Reversible Cuff Bracelet was first created in February 2003.
Different combinations of color transitions and surface
embellishments based on tapestry and mosaic techniques
are combined, and feature magnet clasps.
The Satin Swirl Necklaces, Bracelets, and Watches were
developed in April 2003 and were designed with warm-weather
comfort in mind. They are highly tactile and satin-smooth to
the touch.
Earth Textures Jewelry & Earth Textures Vases ©
Images are imprinted onto the clay using objects found in nature,
various texture and carving tools, as well as rubber stamps. The
designs are enhanced by the addition of embossing powders, paints,
metallic leaf and inks. Each piece is fired multiple times, wet-sanded
multiple times, and carefully polished to bring out the luster and
pearlescence of the polymer clay.
Earrings are combined with Japanese & Czech glass beads and
colorful hypoallergenic Niobium or Titanium wires. The iridescent
Niobium colors are chosen to complement the clay.
The Earth Textures Necklaces were first created in autumn 2001.
Pendants strung with glass beads are on kink-resistant, 49-strand
nylon-encased cables. Some pendants are strung on quality
rubber cords. Necklace development continues with the
exploration of cultural design elements such as Asian, Egyptian
and ethnic themes, silk screen printing and new image transfers.
Life-like, seamless flower canes, which are similar to millefiore glass
techniques, are the newest addition to the family of surface
embellishments. They have been described as looking like porcelain
bisque.
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