Flowstones

March 15, 2018

Multimedia artist Goldin developed flowstones as a way to combine art (polymer clay) with nature (smooth river rocks in an array of shapes). The stones are decorative objects that also serve as a focus for meditation. In a brief introductory essay, Goldin describes her process and the state of creative flow she reaches while making the stones (hence the name flowstones). A gallery of her work photographed in natural settings follows, along with instructions for crafters to create their own flowstones. Those with polymer clay experience will recognize many of the techniques, such as Skinner blends and basic canes, and Goldin encourages free-form experimentation. VERDICT Given the popularity of both painted rocks and mindfulness meditation, Goldin's flowstones could easily capture the imagination of crafters.

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