Quote : Jellyfish

Hello, fellow hobbyists and polymer clay enthusiasts.

Introducing Sari, another enthusiastic fellow hobbyist with whom I had the fortune of meeting and getting acquainted. Our first meetup delved into a subject that we both share a deep passion for. Crafting! To be precise, handmade DIY crafts.  It was enlivening talking to someone who breathes the same language and sparkles at the joy of crafting. Our exchanges escalated with excitement at the experiences we had working with various crafting mediums. However, one medium that she had not had the opportunity to explore was crafting with polymer clay.

It is not often that I meet someone highly enthusiastic about crafting. Indeed, it was refreshing to bond and exchange ideas and anecdotes, so much so that I warm-heartedly extended an invitation for a crafting session at my humble home. Furthermore, I was at the start of rebranding myself as a hobbyist, and I definitely welcome an infectious, bubbly personality to give my motivation a boost.

Thrilled with excitement for our first crafting session, I merrily gathered all my materials and tools beforehand, making them easily accessible. She decided to make jellyfish with Sculpey Premo translucent polymer clay. I was ecstatic by her ambitious first attempt. Such an unconventional choice! I could not wait to see how it turns out!

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"Jellyfish do not hurry; they show us the power of being in time with nature’s rhythm."

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Jellyfish are fascinating and ancient creatures known for their gelatinous, translucent bodies and distinctive bell shape. Deep in focus, Sari meticulously sculpted the jellyfish's bell, creating wave-like patterns that depict the illusion of gracefully floating through the sea of life. Her nimble fingers carefully constructed the tentacles, crafting intricate details on each tentacle, bringing each tentacle's varying size and length to a silent fluttering dance.

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"Graceful yet mysterious, jellyfish are the ethereal dancers of the sea."

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Still working with Sculpey Premo translucent clay, Sari crafted a tall pole to hook and support her delicate jellyfish sculpture. The pole was designed to be attached to a round disc base. Her idea was indeed brilliant. However, she met an unexpected challenge: a problem arose that she did not anticipate, a situation I will explain in a moment. After baking, she artfully adorned the jellyfish's bell and tentacles with glitter along the edges, creating a mesmerizing luminescent effect. Using jump rings, she skillfully attached the tentacles to the bell, allowing them to sway gracefully. I honestly love it! As she connected the pole to the base, an unexpected problem emerged. She had not foreseen that the pole would be bendable and not rod stiff, thereby creating a struggle bearing the jellyfish's weight.

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"Life is as transient as the dance of a jellyfish; appreciate the now."

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Understandably disappointed, Sari, with soaring spirit, determined to improve the design given another day. I have some suggestions in mind and will work together on modifying the design to allow the jellyfish to dangle freely and sway as a symphony of grace and beauty as it should.

Follow My Nimble Fingers social media for updates on the modified design. In the meantime, happy crafting!

Enjoy and have fun.

Making it pawsible,

Noor

A pawsome hobbyist

P.S. I would like to thank Sari for being wonderful!!!