Hurray For The Red, White And Blue!

The 4th of July is almost here, I can't believe it's almost July already.  The nation's Independence Day is next Thursday and as everyone gets ready for their 4th cookouts, parades and fireworks, I thought I'd show off some of the patriotic items from the Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild  on Art Fire.

First up is this wonderful Euro Style Large Hole Floral Bead by Blue Morning Expressions .  This artist makes amazing beads from polymer clay.

Next up is this Chunky Red, White and Blue Bracelet by Drunken Mimes that will get you in the patriotic spirit.

From one of the masters of polymer clay canes, this Red, White and Blue Star Quilt Cane by Art Makers Worlds .

And for my last patriotic pick, Americana Red, White and Blue Pendant by Sharp Art By Dawna

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe $ of July and try not to eat too much!

Everything's In Black And White

The blog roll topic from The Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild on Art Fire  is black and white.  This is one of my favorite color combinations.  Black against a stark white background is eye catching and dramatic.  Designers of clothing and home decor always seem to include this color combo in their collections.

Working with black and white polymer clay can be difficult.  The black wants to smear on the white and the white wants to infiltrate the black,  I've chosen a few pieces from Smooshers who seem to have beat the two colors into submission and created pieces  that use this wonderful combination.

This Oreo Cupcake Necklace from Black Dog Jewelry  is whimsical and fun.  I love the way the "frosting" swirls on top of the cupcake.

The Black and White Psychedelic Shawl Pin by Cynthia Blanton   takes an ancient piece of jewelry and brings it into the 21st  century.

These Handmade Polymer clay Beads by Prescence  have an added touch of silver that, in a way, remind me of liquid mercury.

The Celtic Inspired Cuff Bracelet by Sharp Art By Dawna  is both dramatic and striking.  The red inner part of the cuff sets off the black and white design wonderfully.