People are usually surprised when they hear that metal clay exists. When explained, it makes sense though. It's powdered metal, mixed with an organic binder and water. It feels and looks similar to ceramic clay. It air dries and can be worked in dry form,...
Back in 2003 I was fortunate to take a class from metal clay pioneer Hadar Jacobson. At the time, the only clays available were fine silver and gold. Faster firing and stronger versions of silver clay soon followed. In recent years bronze...
In 2009 I created two sets of retro styled rayguns. One went to the Fuller Craft Museum and the other was installed in the Raygun Gothic Rocketship. I've posted a gallery of images from the construction process to my new Polymer Clay Beads facebook page...
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My book is out in paperback now, and I've been posting a lot of photos to its new facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/polymer.clay.beads (as well as to my Flickr feed, and the Portfolio page of diffendaffer.com). For the occasion, I've been digging deep into the archives, including...
After selling thousands of copies in hardback and inspiring artists around the world, Polymer Clay Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry) is now available in paperback (and with a new cover)! If you like the old cover (or just covet a hardback) you should buy now, as the...
I'm just back in town after spending a whole summer traveling to far out places, sleeping under the stars, unable to check email. Summer started with my wedding to Kirsten, an amazing community produced weekend event and a double wedding with our closest friends....
The Raygun Gothic Rocketship is landing at Maker Faire this weekend, May 22nd and 23rd! Get your tickets here. Visit the world's largest maker event, marvel at the incredible intersection it illustrates between art, science, and engineering and don't miss the chance to tour...