bird with colored inclusion chips
Parsley inclusions: sample chips and finished product

Paprika, cinnamon, pepper, parsley: if it is in my spice rack, I’ve probably added it to some translucent clay. Adding inclusions (bits of dried organic or non-organic items to clay) has been one of my favorite techniques for years.

You can imagine my delight when Sage Bray contacted me in April and asked me if I would be interested in writing an article about inclusions for the summer issue of  The Polymer Arts Magazine. Of course, I said yes! I’ve been a devotee since the first issue came out in 2011.

The Polymer Arts Summer 2013
The Polymer Arts Summer 2013

Well, the issue is now out and I was beyond thrilled when it hit my mailbox this week. If you don’t have a subscription you can subscribe from Sage’s website: https://tenthmusearts.com/ 

Here’s a peek at what you can find inside:

  • Mixing Talent: The Process of Six Collaborative Teams
  • The Fortuitous & The Planned: Mixed Media Wall Art
  • Experimenting with Inclusions
  • Making Wire Findings for Polymer Jewelry
  • Covered Objects: Adhering Polymer to Other Materials
  • Mixing Polymer & Hats
  • Increasing Show Sales Better Photo Backgrounds
  • Synergy 3 Report: Aiming for Higher Ground