Dear Polymer Clay Enthusiast,
Welcome to the inaugural blind challenge organized by Polymer Week for clayers in North Carolina! We’re thrilled to provide you with tools and materials that will push your creativity and take you out of your comfort zone.
Inside the box, you’ll find several different materials essential for your creation. The challenge requires you to use at least five of these materials, so get creative and, most importantly, have fun! Utilize only minimal additional tools, such as a pasta machine, blade, roller, brooch pin, etc.
The submission deadline is May 12. Once your masterpiece is ready, please email photos of your artwork on a white background to salawright@yahoo.com. Include a short description of your work, what you learned during the process, and any photos you took while working on your creation.
Our team will select one winner, who will receive a yearly membership to the PW Society valued at 144 EUR, along with three digital magazines of their choice from our online store.
Good luck! Yours
POLYMER WEEK
POLYMER CLAY
Explore the Fimo Botanical and unveil stunning transformations after baking. Experiment with blending white, blue tones, and metallic grey to create unique shades and variations.
FUCHSIA COLOR PIGMENT
Many of you have fallen in love with Lucy Štruncová's Color Pigments, known for their incredible concentration. Just a tiny amount is enough to make your polymer clay creations truly stand out. But remember, pigment isn't just for surface painting—it can be mixed into the clay to expand your color palette. Imagine the possibilities!
GLASS INCLUSIONS
Take your polymer clay creations to the next level with glass inclusions! These versatile elements allow you to create striking surface effects, blend seamlessly into clay or liquid clay, and experiment with translucency and opacity. Compatible with all baking temperatures, they work with any polymer clay brand, opening up endless creative possibilities.
TEXTURE STAMP
Elevate your artwork with this geometric texture stamp, available in both negative and positive impressions. Go beyond traditional mokume gane or mica shift techniques—why not experiment with glass inclusions for even more depth and dimension?
TEXTURE SPONGES
Texture Sponges are a must in every polymer clay artist's studio but can be hard to find in high quality. It is the perfect tool for adding texture to your art or creating professionally finished back sides for your jewelry creations. Additionally, they help you avoid any fingerprints when handling the clay.
FIMO LIQUID
Ideal for gluing both baked and unbaked polymer clay, Fimo Liquid is also great for mixing with pigments and making polymer clay softer for backfilling. The creative possibilities are endless!
