Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy

Member Interview - Peggers Polymer Clay Creations

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

www.peggers.etsy.com

Who inspires you?

Polymer clay artists. I love to see other artists’ work. I love to see the colors other artists use and all the uniqueness in each sculpture. Our PCAGOE group is the most inspiring.

What inspires you?

A brand new fresh package of clay that needs to be kneaded.

Where do you create?

Most of my ideas come to me while I am driving. I sculpt my ideas in the basement that is set up for a studio. I love my own space. I don’t have to clean up and I can come back to a project when ever I have a bit of spare time.

How long have you been using polymer clay?

Almost 10 years, but in the last 3 years I have focused only on sculpting. I have done some cartooning in the past and now love to bring those characters to life.

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February “Love” Challenge Winners

Monday, February 4th, 2008

This month’s challenge was special in many ways. First it was the PCAGOE Monthly Challenge’s 1 year anniversary!! Plus we had a record number of entries (43) and a record number of votes (240). The voting was probably the closest it’s ever been with only 3 votes separating 1st, 2nd and 3rd and honorable mention. There were also 5 more entries tied with 1 vote less than the honorable mentions! We had a lot of diversity this month in terms of inspiration and technique. If you have never seen what polymer clay could do, you got a big eye opener this month. From jewelry to home decor to figurines& scultputers to wall art, this challenge saw it all! Thanks so much to everyone who participated! Now on to the winners…. First Place went to Looking for Some Romance by naamaza.etsy.com!!!!!

Here is her description of her very sweet piece: “Meet Joe, a hopelessly romantic guy looking for some love to light him up.
Joe is sculpted of a refurbished lightbulb.” Congratulations Naama!!

2nd Place was just one vote behind and went to Angels in Love Pendant by lemachidesigns.etsy.com

Here’s how she describes the technique used for this piece: “Muted colors, shades of lavender and taupe are layered over black polymer clay and detailed in gold ink and gold metallic flakes.” This piece is still available for purchase! Congrats!
3rd Place went to Rafael’s Valentine by Naftali.etsy.com

Here’s Janice’s description of her inspiration for this piece: “The theme was love. Sometimes, when you get that fuzzy feeling of love, your head hits the clouds. If Raphael was alive today, and he worked in polymer clay, yup, this is what it woulda looked like. I’ve convinced . . . totally.” This bead has already been sold (not a big surprise), but she has many more lovelies avaiable in her shop! Congrats!

As I said earlier, the the voting was very close and we had a 5 way tie for honorable mention. Here they all are in no particular order:

The pink heart in bloom necklace by ZsBcreations.etsy.com

Carol and the Big Wet Kiss by FolkArtFromTheHeart.etsy.com

Love is Sharing Your Bed by ittybittiesforyou.etsy.com

Make of our hearts one heart by artsyclay.etsy.com

Mom And Daughter MiniSculpt by elizabethbonura.etsy.com

Congratulations to all the PCAGOE Winners! Now for the Voter winner!! Congratulations to Damene for winning this great prize package created and donated by PCAGOE members!

Thanks again to everyone who participated and voted!! We’ll see you again next month!!

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February LOVE Challenge

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Here are the entries for the PCAGOE February Love Challenge. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so we thought we would spread the love with a “love” challenge. Each member had to create a polymer clay piece that represented love in some way. We had a record 43 entries this month which all interpreted love in a different way. I am sure everyone will have a tough time voting this month. As always, thanks to everyone that entered this month!!

VOTE for your favorite entry and be entered in a drawing to WIN our special February prize pack in pink “ all items handmade with love by the members of PCAGOE! This month’s prizes include two beautiful pendants, a unique keychain locket to hold a tiny picture of someone you love, an incense burner to help with your relaxation, a pencil adorned with hearts and adorable polymer clay topper, and handcrafted buttons and beads so you can make your own fabulous polymer clay projects. Together, these items are valued at over $100, and they would be great to share with a friend. So scroll down and vote for your favorite love entry!

All you have to do is vote for the winner and you will be entered into a drawing for the fabulous polymer clay prize pack (pictured above) created by the talented members of the PCAGOE. Take a look at all of the entries for the February Love Challenge. Keep in mind the theme and how well the piece interprets the theme. Once you have chosen your favorite, please complete the form at the bottom of this post and submit it (please note that e-mail addresses will be used to contact the winners only and will not be used for any other purpose) . One winner will be randomly chosen from all of the voters. You can vote once between 12noon on February 1st and midnight (Eastern Standard Time)on February 3rd. The winners will be announced on February 4th. To view the entries close-up and to read the descriptions of the items, please click on the title links below the entry photos. To purchase any of the items, or to see what else the artists have to offer, click on the shop names listed below the entry photos.

Thank you and good luck!!