Polymer Clay
First Prize
Ginnie Parrish
Blue Frog Designs
"Used millefiore technique to produce several black and white design canes and red design canes… Used vanity-size light bulb to form rounded shape for top of box. Attached lizard to top and added a variety of glass beads and additional cane slices as well as black/white twisted piece added to edge."
Cary, NC
"A Lizard in Crimson"
Prize: $100 Rings & Things gift certificate
Honorable Mention
Patricia McKay
A Whimsical Place
"Making the beads was the most labor-intensive aspect of this design. First shades had to be mixed, the beads formed and embellished and then cooked or cured. Next the cured beads were tumble sanded and buffed. To finish and seal the beads a glossy glaze was applied."
Cameron, NC
"Purple Passion"
Prize: $50 Rings & Things gift certificate
Honorable Mention
Deborah LaRiviere
Smith & Associates
"Mixed black, pearl and silver and made beads. Imprinted copper and gold with rubber stamp imprint dipped in metallic powder."
Longview, WA
"Aztec Earrings and Bracelet"
Prize: $50 Rings & Things gift certificate
Honorable Mention
Christina Cassidy
Chevre Feuille
"After the polymer clay has been cooked, I draw the figures in India ink and colored pencil, apply an acrylic finish and then glue on the barrette backs."
Gainesville, FL
"Goatlings" and "Dogs"
Prize: $50 Rings & Things gift certificate
Honorable Mention
Dawn Lucero
Bird Jewelry by Dawn
"Using a combination of Fimo Soft and Sculpey III, and blending clays for effects using my hands and a knife only. No molds or paints used. Pierced before baking for Aculon wire cord to string beads. Used curb chain for necklace extender."
Fortuna, CA
"Snowy Owl"
Prize: $50 Rings & Things gift certificate