"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.
