MagsBonham

I have worked with polymer clay for over 18 years. My work has been featured in books and magazines. I have won national and international awards for my pieces. I sell my work at local Fine Craft Shows, in a few Vermont Galleries, Breweries & Home Brew Shops in several states, and on Etsy. I love polymer clay as a medium because it can be used in so many ways.I love experimenting with its properties and the various ways it can be used to create all types of artful and functional pieces.

Inspiration

The hardest thing I have to do as an artist is coming up with new designs and color ways. I use my Pinterest page to tag all kinds of beautiful things that I see during my hours of surfing the web. A week or so ago someone posted a picture Read more…

By MagsBonham, 8 years ago

Finishing

Sanding & Finishing – Part 2

A couple of years ago I posted how I used tumblers and plastic media to sand beads. I am always looking for ways to make sanding easier on my body. I have use 3M Radial Disks on a Dremel with a flex shaft to sand smaller pieces. And then I Read more…

By MagsBonham, 8 years3 years ago

Finishing

Sanding Alternatives for Polymer Clay – Part 1

Like so many of you, I LOVE the look of sanded polymer clay pieces. But, also like pretty much everybody – I HATE sanding polymer. It’s messy, it hurts – especially when you sand your fingertips…yes, I have – and it’s boring. AND….if like me….you have issues with chronic pain it is Read more…

By MagsBonham, 8 years3 years ago