Premo! Sunflower Necklace

Besides metals, glass and enamels, I have had another entirely almost secret crush on - polymer clay! I was hooked on polymer clay since I saw the work of Alvin Community College Jewelry Teacher and Artist Extraordinaire, Diane Falkenhagen (click on her name to check out her fabulous work) - some 15 years ago while at U of H with Val Link.

Scenes from the Great Drama of the Human Race
Art and Photo by Diane Falkenhagen

And, that fascination has continued through today. As a matter of fact, I've already taken two workshops with the also fabulous Laurie Mika whose work simply "talks" to me (like Diane's did that many years ago). Click on her name to check out all her fabulousness too!

Life's Moments
Photo and Art by Laurie Mika

Anyway, I continue to be amazed by the work that these two artists and so many more are creating using a simple bar of polymer clay. So, while not on the scale of Diane or Laurie, I found this cute Sunflower Necklace made of polymer clay and I though it was the perfect tutorial to get your feet wet with this fun, easy to use and inexpensive media that  has endless possibilities.

In simple, detailed steps you too can learn how to create a polymer clay cane using the Skinner Blend technique - so easy to do, yet it yields such spectacular results.

Premo! Sunflower Necklace by
Photo and Project by Polyform

So if you are itching for a sweet project that simply screams Spring! or you are a fan of these happy, little flowers, click HERE to get all the how tos to make your own.

Also, don't forget to click on Diane's and Laurie's links to their websites, you won't regret it.

Now go bead something.

P.S. Did you know there is a Houston Polymer Clay Guild in Houston. Click HERE to get more information about that organization.