I make art for the thrill of discovery and for clarity of mind it brings me. Sitting in front of my clay I feel centered as I do nowhere else. I feel tapped into all of creation, as if I am simply fulfilling my natural role as a conduit for creativity. As beautiful things flow from my hands, I know that they are coming not just from me, but straight out of the creative energy of the universe.


My Materials:
Polymer Clay: Polymer clay is a synthetic colored clay that cures at a low temperature in an oven. It lends itself to a wide variety of structural and surface decoration applications. In patterning my clay, I use no paints or glazes. Instead, I actually build in the patterns by physically manipulating the clay in different ways.


Precious Metal Clay: Also known as PMC, this is another material that, while not dug out of the ground like ceramic clay, has some things in common with it and has come to be called “clay.” PMC consists of powdered silver, an organic binder, and water. It is manipulated like clay and then fired in a kiln. When it is fired, the binder burns away and the silver fuses, or “sinters.” The resulting object is fine silver. You may find more information at my web site.

Web: http://diffendaffer.com/

Location: United States - Canyon, California

Category: Polymer Clay

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