November Challenge Personal Accessories

For our November challenge we are featuring Personal Accessories. Vote for your favorites. One lucky voter will be chosen in a drawing to win a gift certificate from one of our sponsor shops.

1. Oil Pendent by Line of PlaySculptLive

Read more about this entry: http://playsculptlive.blogspot.ca/2015/10/it.html


2. Pumpkin Necklace and Earrings by Arlene of HarrisonHollow

The challenge this month is "Personal Accessories." This necklace and earring set were made to go with my Halloween outfit. I go to a Black and Orange Ball every year and these are the perfect final touches. The center pumpkin and the earrings are embellished with copper wire.

3. Personal Purse Pill Box by Marcy of marcympc

This is a 3-compartment metal pill case measuring 1 3/4" in diameter - perfect for use in a pocket or purse. The decorative element is a mirrored polymer clay design done in blue and lavender with white and gold accents. The clay disc has been sanded, buffed and polished to bring out the colors. Kaleidoscopic designs are a favorite of mine. I create them by aligning sequential slices of an abstract cane onto a backing sheet, smoothing, and selecting appealing areas for use.

4. Mini Box for Treasures by Betsy of StrebeDesigns

A cute little treasury box for your purse or table. About 2" in diameter and 2" high. To see how it all started and more views, visit my blog at http://strebedesigns.blogspot.com/2015/10/mini-box-for-treasures.html

5. Black Taupe Inlay Ring No. 101 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 

I made this BOLD ring for - ME! Starting with 12 gauge plated wire I formed a gun-metal gray polymer base. Then, I added elements of taupe, black translucent and my chopped granite mix, curing in between to keep edges from distorting. A LOT of sanding created a smooth, contemporary shape, and I finished with a good buffing. Focal is 1 7/8" long x 1" wide x 5/16" thick.

6. Ancient Mysteries Choker Necklace by Marie Young of MarieYoungCreative

Mystical pendant seems to glow from within. Created using translucent clay and alcohol inks. Strung on a simple wire choker.

7. Purple Millefiori Floral Personal Accessories by Angela of polymerclaycreations 
This is my entry in this month's Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy's Monthly Challenge. Every purple lover's dream to have all matching millefiori floral accessories. :)

8. Boho Beach Necklace by Beth of CreateMyWorldDesigns

Faux sea glass and organic beads created from polymer (using the tutorial instructions from Ginger Davis Allman of The Blue Bottle Tree), combine with antique buttons and silk sari to create this beach themed necklace. To read more about this project, please visit my blog post: http://createmyworlddesigns.blogspot.com/2015/10/boho-beach-glass-necklace-back-up-plan.html

9. Polymer Clay 3 Piece Pendant by Freda of  FredaK

10. Secret Compartment Keyring by Jackie of  ThePleasantPheasant

Matte smooth key ring made with my own canes for the PCAGOE November challenge.

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Please select your 1st choice: (2nd & 3rd choice must be different from your 1st.)	1. Oil Pendent by Line of of PlaySculptLive 2. Pumpkin Necklace and Earrings by Arlene of HarrisonHollow 3. Personal Purse Pill Box by Marcy of marcympc 4. Mini Box for Treasures by Betsy of StrebeDesigns 5. Black Taupe Inlay Ring No. 101 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 6. Ancient Mysteries Choker Necklace by Marie Young of MarieYoungCreative 7. Purple Millefiori Floral Personal Accessories by Angela of polymerclaycreations 8. Boho Beach Necklace by Beth of CreateMyWorldDesigns 9. Polymer Clay 3 Piece Pendant by Freda of FredaK 10. Secret Compartment Keyring by Jackie of ThePleasantPheasant
Please select your 2nd choice: (2nd choice must be different from your 1st and 3rd.)	1. Oil Pendent by Line of of PlaySculptLive 2. Pumpkin Necklace and Earrings by Arlene of HarrisonHollow 3. Personal Purse Pill Box by Marcy of marcympc 4. Mini Box for Treasures by Betsy of StrebeDesigns 5. Black Taupe Inlay Ring No. 101 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 6. Ancient Mysteries Choker Necklace by Marie Young of MarieYoungCreative 7. Purple Millefiori Floral Personal Accessories by Angela of polymerclaycreations 8. Boho Beach Necklace by Beth of CreateMyWorldDesigns 9. Polymer Clay 3 Piece Pendant by Freda of FredaK 10. Secret Compartment Keyring by Jackie of ThePleasantPheasant
Please select your 3rd choice: (3rd choice must be different from your 1st and 2nd.)	1. Oil Pendent by Line of of PlaySculptLive 2. Pumpkin Necklace and Earrings by Arlene of HarrisonHollow 3. Personal Purse Pill Box by Marcy of marcympc 4. Mini Box for Treasures by Betsy of StrebeDesigns 5. Black Taupe Inlay Ring No. 101 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 6. Ancient Mysteries Choker Necklace by Marie Young of MarieYoungCreative 7. Purple Millefiori Floral Personal Accessories by Angela of polymerclaycreations 8. Boho Beach Necklace by Beth of CreateMyWorldDesigns 9. Polymer Clay 3 Piece Pendant by Freda of FredaK 10. Secret Compartment Keyring by Jackie of ThePleasantPheasant
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October Challenge Winners "Interpretation"

For our October challenge we featured the theme "Interpretation" showcasing polymer works influenced by watercolor artist Wyatt Waters. 

Top entries selected by the public

1. Watercolor Tiles Bracelet by Lisa of HiGirls  

Inspired by "Sunset Bebe" By Wyatt Waters

2. Mood Lighting Bracelet by Arlene of HarrisonHollow
Inspired by Wyatt Waters  "Lightning Bugs"

3. Something's Fishy Statement Necklace by Betsy of StrebeDesigns
Inspired by "Sailboats!!! Bebe!!" by Wyatt Waters

Top entries selected by the members

1. Inspired by "Oranges in Sicily" by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 

Inspired by "Oranges in Sicily" By Wyatt Waters

2. Tie
Watercolor Tiles Bracelet by Lisa of HiGirls  

Inspired by "Sunset Bebe" By Wyatt Waters

Fireflies Lamp by Line of PlaySculptLive
Inspired by Wyatt Waters  "Lightning Bugs"

3. Something's Fishy Statement Necklace by Betsy of StrebeDesigns 

Inspired by "Sailboats!!! Bebe!!" by Wyatt Waters

View all of the entries:

http://polymerclayartists.blogspot.com/2015/09/interpretation-october-challenge.html

Congratulations to the drawing winner:  Tammy Claxton

You get to pick a prize from one of our lovely participating sponsor shop owners.

Comments from the voters:

WOW you all did such a great job. I love the colors used and the way they were use. You guys rock.

Cool idea for a contest!

Very, very difficult choice. Precious jobs. The table very original and oranges detallado. El dog is very accomplished and delicado. El fish necklace, if I would use would draw attention, beautifully finished and original. My congratulations to the artists of the 6 work. I am surprised.

Once again, beautiful pieces of art!

So hard to choose again this month.

Beautiful work ladies.

Absolutely beautiful! I always look forward to the PCAGOE monthly challenge and I'm never disappointed!

I love seeing the entries every month. Beautiful work, every one!

All great interpretations with beautiful colour palettes - hard to choose one over another! Congratulations all artists!

Having to choose a top 3 in this challenge was - a challenge!! Every single one of these is a winner!

I so look forward to seeing these great artists' creations. They are all an inspiration to me. Thanx for sharing your work and creativity.

Gorgeous! I think this is the best ever! What super talent! This was a hard one to judge.

Beautiful work as always.

Beautifully done everyone!

Beautiful Artisans - difficult to choose :)

Wow, great pieces!

Very beautiful. Good luck!

Very nice work !

Interpretation October Challenge

For our October challenge we are featuring the theme "Interpretation" showcasing polymer works influenced by watercolor artist Wyatt Waters. Vote for your favorites. Three lucky voters will be chosen in a drawing to win a gift certificate from one of our sponsor shops.

To see larger images visit:

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1. Inspired by "Oranges in Sicily" by Susan of 11BOLDstreet

My inspiration by Wyatt Waters took the form of stamping inks on white polymer. Placing approximate colors with undefined edges, I impressed some outlines before curing. After curing, I added more layers of inks, plus shading with Inktense pencils. Satin UV coating for protection.

2. Watercolor Tiles Bracelet by Lisa of HiGirls 

Inspired by "Sunset Bebe" By Wyatt Waters
Polymer tiles created using alcohol inks on white polymer clay, I've left the edges of the white clay unfinished as it reminds me of watercolor paper. A coating of liquid polymer lends a bit of sheen.

3. Mood Lighting Bracelet by Arlene of HarrisonHollow

This cuff bracelet was made for the October PCAGOE challenge "Influenced by". I love the watercolor by Wyatt Waters called "Lightning Bugs." This painting brings back memories of the innocence of childhood. I love the colors and used those colors in the creation of this bracelet.

4. Fireflies Lamp by Line of PlaySculptLive

Read about this entry here: http://playsculptlive.blogspot.ca/2015/09/pcagoe-honours-wyatt-waters.html


5. Something's Fishy Statement Necklace by Betsy of StrebeDesigns

This piece is inspired by the painting "Sailboats!!! Bebe!!" by Wyatt Waters. From the row of sailboats, the idea of a necklace came to me. I started out by the simply making sea-like components in the same palette as the painting. I decided I would just build something when the components were complete, playing around with how they might fit together. 
http://strebedesigns.blogspot.com/2015/09/statement-necklaces-fun-fun-fun.html

6. Sundog Polymer Painting by Beth of CreateMyWorldDesigns

Inspired by the painting "James" by Wyatt Waters. This painting of my dog was created with polymer, liquid polymer and alcohol inks. To read more about this project, please visit my blog post: 
http://createmyworlddesigns.blogspot.com/2015/09/sun-dog-exercise-in-polymer-painting.html

Read the expanded rules here.

Full Name (required for voter prize notification):
Email Address (Required for voter prize notification, you will not be sent other e-mails unless you sign up for our e-mail list):
For current Dues-Paying PCAGOE Members: What is Your Etsy Shop Name?
Please select your 1st choice: (2nd & 3rd choice must be different from your 1st.)	1. Inspired by "Oranges in Sicily"by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 2. Watercolor Tiles Bracelet by Lisa of HiGirls 3. Mood Lighting Bracelet by Arlene of HarrisonHollow 4. Fireflies Lamp by Line of PlaySculptLive 5. Something's Fishy Statement Necklace by Betsy of StrebeDesigns 6. Sundog Polymer Painting by Beth of CreateMyWorldDesigns
Please select your 2nd choice: (2nd choice must be different from your 1st and 3rd.)	1. Inspired by "Oranges in Sicily"by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 2. Watercolor Tiles Bracelet by Lisa of HiGirls 3. Mood Lighting Bracelet by Arlene of HarrisonHollow 4. Fireflies Lamp by Line of PlaySculptLive 5. Something's Fishy Statement Necklace by Betsy of StrebeDesigns 6. Sundog Polymer Painting by Beth of CreateMyWorldDesigns
Please select your 3rd choice: (3rd choice must be different from your 1st and 2nd.)	1. Inspired by "Oranges in Sicily"by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 2. Watercolor Tiles Bracelet by Lisa of HiGirls 3. Mood Lighting Bracelet by Arlene of HarrisonHollow 4. Fireflies Lamp by Line of PlaySculptLive 5. Something's Fishy Statement Necklace by Betsy of StrebeDesigns 6. Sundog Polymer Painting by Beth of CreateMyWorldDesigns
How did you hear about the PCAGOE challenge?	Please choose one - thanks! I am a PCAGOE member PCAGOE newsletter Etsy A Blog (Please tell us whose blog in the comments) PCAGOE.com website Polymer Clay Central CraftGossip Facebook (Please tell us whose in the comments) Flickr Word of mouth from a PCAGOE member Other (Please tell us where in the comments)
Would you like to join our email list? (former Newsletter subscribers already included!) monthly reminder to VOTE in our Challenges, along with important Guild announcements. Please add pcagoe@gmail.com and pcagoe.news@gmail.com to your approved senders.	I already signed up yes no
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September Challenge "Letters" Winners

Top entries selected by the public

1. "Life is Art Mosaic" by Arlene of HarrisonHollow

2. "Fantasy Garden Letter " by  Lisa of HiGirls 

3. "Granny Squares Afghan What Not Box " by Angela of polymerclaycreations   

Top entries selected by members

1. "Fantasy Garden Letter " by  Lisa of HiGirls 

2. "Granite O" by  Susan of 11BOLDstreet

3. "Granny Squares Afghan What Not Box " by  Angela of polymerclaycreations 

View all of the entries:

http://polymerclayartists.blogspot.com/2015/08/september-challenge-letters.html

Congratulations to the drawing winner:  Kathy Postill

You get to pick a prize from one of our lovely participating sponsor shop owners.

Comments from the voters:

# 5 is immaculate and original. # 3 - a lot of work and practical for use in the workbench. # 9 good combination of colors and well made.Sometimes it is difficult to choose only 3 works. All beautiful creations, my congratulations to all the artisans.

What a diverse collection! They are all wonderful!

So many ways to use words. Inspiring.

Tough decision this month, great work everyone!!

This topic seemed particularly challenging, but as always, the artists have a creative and interesting take on the chosen theme!

This is an unusual challenge and it was really fun to see the skills involved in meeting the challenge!! Keep up the good and creative work.

Interesting competition idea!

I look forward to this event every month...everyone's work is so lovely..it is always so hard to vote.

I always love these votings, everyone is so creative. Nice job once again.

I have been voting on here for years and everything is always changing and getting better and better. I look forward to this time of month (lol). Great jobs people.

Just wanted to say "thank you" as I was the winner of the certificate last month. I didn't even realize there was a certificate! I love my heart I picked! All are inspiring.

#6 and #4 had a really nice "feel".

Love the letter by Lisa. It is very artistic as well as useful.