You Clay Me

Welcome to a unique experience in clay!!

 Welcome to my art gallery of polymer and raku designs in clay. Please feel free to browse the site and e-mail me with any questions you may have regarding the items showcased or for custom orders. Make sure to click on any photo to enlarge it for more detail.

Thanks and please visit often, as new work is uploaded daily.

Alene Sirott-Cope
you-clay-me@charter.net

Jewelry Trends at New York Fashion Week

New York Spring Fashion Week - February, 2010

Bold, colorful, layered... all three words can be used to describe a large percentage of the jewelry seen around the tents at Bryant Park during this month's New York Fashion Week. Celebrity fashion-goers, like Mariska Hargitay and Tori Spelling, favored chunky necklaces, and flashy pieces were visible on the runway, too.

Puffy Heart Buttons

Dimension: 1.5 square

Polymer clay

These buttons were created with thin slices from specialized animal canes, which cover a heart shape "pillow form".  Animal skins are the new trend again in the fashion industry. These are only a sampling of many skin designs, including cow, zebra, and snake skins. Buttons have metal shanks on the reverse side, which have similar patterns. These are buffed to a sheen finish and triple coated with a clear gloss.

Animal Skin Heart Brooches

Dimension: 1.75 Square

Polymer Clay

Animal skins are the new trend again in the fashion industry. These are only a sampling of many skin designs, including cow, zebra, and snake skins. The brooches are reinforced with an additional polymer applique on back. (see upper right photo) Really effective when a variey of brooches are placed together on a sweater or jacket lapel!

Mica Shift Metallic Bracelet Cuff

  Dimension: 2.5 at widest

Metalic polymer clay, copper wire

Mica Shift is an amazing technique that creates a three dimensional effect in a flat sheet of clay. This effect is created by manipulating the mica flakes in the clay. This cuff is extra wude and extra thick with a copper reinforcement inside the bracelet. Look for many more cuff designs, colors and styles in the future.

Earring Screen

Dimension: 5X7

Polymer Clay, wood frame and metal screening.

Earring screens allow you to hang your earrings, either studs or wires, in the screening. These versions hang easily on your wall, and are removed to select and store your pieces. This is a convenient way to organize and view your earrings at a glance. No more searching for the "mates". Don't hide your jewelry in a box when they can be displayed for you in a piece of art!! These are available in a variety of colors and designs. Visit often for more uploads!

Earring Screen

Dimension: 5X7

Polymer Clay, wood frame and metal screening.

Earring screens allow you to hang your earrings, either studs or wires, in the screening. These versions hang easily on your wall, and are removed to select and store your pieces. This is a convenient way to organize and view your earrings at a glance. No more searching for the "mates". Don't hide your jewelry in a box when they can be displayed for you in a piece of art!! These are available in a variety of colors and designs. Visit often for more uploads!

Earring Screen

Dimension: 5X7

Polymer Clay, wood frame and metal screening.

Earring screens allow you to hang your earrings, either studs or wires, in the screening. These versions hang easily on your wall, and are removed to select and store your pieces. This is a convenient way to organize and view your earrings at a glance. No more searching for the "mates". Don't hide your jewelry in a box when they can be displayed for you in a piece of art!! These are available in a variety of colors and designs. Visit often for more uploads!

Earring Screen

Dimension: 5X7

Polymer Clay, wood frame and metal screening.

Earring screens allow you to hang your earrings, either studs or wires, in the screening. These versions hang easily on your wall, and are removed to select and store your pieces. This is a convenient way to organize and view your earrings at a glance. No more searching for the "mates". Don't hide your jewelry in a box when they can be displayed for you in a piece of art!! These are available in a variety of colors and designs. Visit often for more uploads!

B&W w/red Pillow Buttons

Dimension: 1.5 square

Polymer clay

Interesting B&W buttons were created from a polymer clay free mix, which cover a heart shape "pillow form" . The buttons would go beautifully on a black, red, or white garment. These buttons have metal shanks on the reverse side, which have similar patterns. These are buffed to a sheen finish.

Small Heart Buttons

Dimension: 3/4 X 3/4

Polymer Clay

These buttons are multi-cokored with a black and white trim. There are 2 holes drilled in the centers. They would make terrific blouse ornaments and will coordinate with almost any color! These are one-of-a kind eye catchers.They can be custom ordered in any color.

Klimt Buttons & Beads

Dimension: 1.5 square

Polymer clay

Buttons and focal beads created from a polymer clay collage "fabric", cover a heart shape "pillow form" which can be used as a necklace on a chain or a silk cord. The buttons would coordinate beautifully with a variety of colors in a hand knitted sweater. They have metal shanks on the reverse side, which also displays the same design The beads have a semi loop on top for hanging.