"Swaps" are a wonderful way to
build a collection. Artists create a number of pieces which are mailed
to the organizer--known as the "Swapmeister". Each artist's pieces
are distributed among the participants, so that while you send in the required
number of items of your own making, you get back one from each participant--and
they in turn get one of yours. So, with a group of ten artists, each will
end up with one of their own items, and nine other pieces--a splendid way
to see what others are doing, and to accumulate some fun pieces of wearable
art along the way!! As a member and swapmeister of several miniature mask
swaps over the past few years, I have been very pleased with the items
I have received in return. Most of the masks from previous rounds have
been mounted into a larger wall hanging that is seen in "Create A Polymer Clay Impression". The masks from
this swap will also become a larger collective piece--they make such a
colorful statement that way! A quick trip onto the scanner first means
that I can share the pictures of all the pins and pendants made by these
talented artists by putting them here on this webpage. Enjoy looking at
our creations. Masks are not shown actual size; but most masks fit inside
a 3" x 3" rectangle--part of the swap criteria which helps them
all work together as a larger collection.
