Polymer clay artist: Betsy Baker
May 28, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Other Bead & Jewelry Sites, Polymer Clay, Wearable Art
Betsy Baker, owner of Stonehouse Studio, creates lovely classic jewelry from polymer clay. The combination of polymer with beautiful metal frames and findings makes gives it timeless style. Betsy writes:
I love the contrast between metal and polymer clay. Metal is bullied and cajoled into doing what you want by hammering, sawing and torching. Polymer, on the other hand, is the most cooperative, versatile and forgiving of mediums. As is so often true of opposites, the two work beautifully together.
My work is inspired by nature, which may seem strange since my primary medium is a synthetic plastic. But the chameleon-like qualities …read more
