The Learning Orchid

By Lena Shore | January 27, 2015 |

Oh the Learning Orchid… My first orchid I made separately. I created it first, cured it, and then attached it to the rest of the piece and then cured it again. The first problem was the double-baking. I had used wire to add some support to the petals. When they came out of the oven…

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Jewel-Toned Cuff

By Lena Shore | January 20, 2015 |

This is a quick bracelet/cuff I made this morning. The center has a piece of flat aluminum wire in the middle of it that gives it structure. It’s quite flexible. I can see places where I could improve the technique, but I like it. Approximately 2.5″ across Polymer clay, aluminum wire.

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Bug Garden

By Lena Shore | January 18, 2015 |

Polymer clay, copper, glass 5.5″ x 10.5″ I love bugs*. I love the way they shimmer and move. I think most of them are cute and are full of personality. This piece could have easily been called “Bug Love” or maybe “Love Bug”. I also love flowers and leaves. I was an only child and…

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Octopus’s Garden

By Lena Shore | January 12, 2015 |

I think this might be what happens when you stop giving a shit what other people think. Polymer clay, glass, mica powders on painted wood base. 5.5″ x 10.5″;  

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Fairy Door

By Lena Shore | January 9, 2015 |

Fairy door. Polymer clay. Good for keeping monsters from getting you under the bed according to @janhira.

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