CopprClay experiments
June 23, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Metal Clay
I received some packages of the new CopprClay from Rio Grande a few weeks ago. Since then, I’ve been experimenting like crazy with this exciting new medium. While I’ve previously had some experience with both Silver Art Clay and with Precious Metal Clay in Silver, I have to say that I’m more interested in the copper, both for it’s color and for the added measure of “workability” that I think it has. And its price!!
I haven’t yet fired these pieces that I’m going to show you today. It seems that firing CopprClay is a little trickier than Silver, so I’m …read more
Artist Profile: Lorena Angulo
February 5, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Artist Profiles, Designing, Jewelry Business Tips, Metal Clay, Mixed Media, Wearable Art
Artist: Lorena Angulo
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Lorena Angulo
Lorena, when did you become interested in art?
I was born in Mexico, and due to my father’s job in public works we had to frequently move from state to state, what gave me the unique opportunity to grasp the various cultural and artistic expressions of the different regions of Mexico and our Spanish and Indian heritage. That unique experience help me develop my deep love for Art, and to see all the various types of art created by different artisans was amazing. Mostly for me the traditional jewelry wore by the native Indians in …read more
