Meet Etsy Polymer Clay Artist: LunaMom

Diana, a busy 50 year old mother and grandmother, is the creative spirit behind LunaMom. "If an art or craft form interests me I pursue it," she admits. Her whimsical clay creations are lighthearted and fun, and "invite people to touch (them)." She values the enjoyment people get from her work as much or more than creating it. "My first memory is of playing with earth clay that had been a Christmas gift to my siblings and me. Mom was a crafter and encouraged us to explore many mediums. Each type of craft that I have attempted has been brought to the rest of the art forms I love." Right now Etsy is both a hobby and job for Diana. "I try to find a balance where creating is still fun, but the process of conducting business is still done as professoinally as possible." Her Etsy goal is "to become known as one of the polyclay artists to come to when you need something unique and fun made." Please check out her shop: http://lunamom.etsy.com/

-Wendy Baylis

Dharma Designs

http://dharmadesigns.etsy.com

Meet Etsy Clay Artist: ArtsyClay

Illinois native ArtsyClay relocated to North Carolina in 1979. She earned a degree in journalism and, besides Etsy, works as a professional writer and photographer - and choir director at her church. She is also married with four sons and six grandchildren.

ArtsyClay's polymer creations are eclectic and whimsical. She has a wide range of products available from jewelry to ornaments. "I try to strike a happy balance between making designs that sell well and coming up with new designs to keep life exciting." She grew up crafting with her mother and cousins, which led to persuits in drawing, stained glass, handmade paper, rubber stamping, greeting cards, and candle making. It wasn't until 1997 that she discovered polymer clay. "I love the endless possibilities of color, texture, layers and embellishments, and the constantly evolving techniques that I can learn from books or on the internet."

Although Etsy is a "fairly serious hobby," ArtsyClay has been featured in several galleries and continues to do local craft shows. Her goal is to "brighten the world with (her) imagination and love that goes into each piece (she) creates, and to treat each customer as a friend."

"Love what you do," she advises. "Always do your best. Treat your customers as you would like to be treated. When you’re tired or burned out, take a break and do something nourishing for your soul." Good advice! Please check out her shop: http://artsyclay.etsy.com/

-Wendy Baylis

Dharma Designs

http://dharmadesigns.etsy.com/