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Jun 26, 2011

Nendo No Tetsukuri ...

     Hi friends, How was the weekend ?.. Before explaining about the unusual title of the post, I would like to ask you something... Can you spot anything different in the flower seen below ? ... If you had really found out what the difference is , do let me know in your comments - Also, I would love to know your guesses.......... ;-) ;-) .. !!    


     The difference is that the flower is not natural and  is made of clay !!!  The flower looks amazingly perfect and natural that it is difficult to believe that it is handmade out of clay ...!!

     This is the incredible work of clay artist Jenifer Rajkumar  who learnt the art of  "Nendo No Tetsukuri" - the Japanese Clay Art form in Japan for four and half years. Jenifer is  a licensed instructor who is affiliated to the Deco Clay Craft Academy in Japan and her passion is to spread this unique art in Chennai and make this art form familiar to more number of people in the city.     

     This weekend, her works were featured in an exhibition in a Japanese Language school in the city. Jenifer's works that comprised of figurines, bouquets, centerpieces, wall hangings and realistic clay flower arrangements were showcased in the exhibition followed by a clay art demonstration where the audience stood captivated as she slowly rolled out the soft clay in her arms to make beautiful rose petals in a few seconds. The soft clay that she uses is specially imported from Deco Clay in Japan.    

From Jenifer's collection of Tropical Flowers ... Aren't they cool ?









       

  



Her work -  " Looking Through the Window "....!!

 

Pieces from the "Bridal Collection"..
Love these bridal bouquets , which will hold special memories
and can be kept for ever...

       


 
  
Deco Clay Figurines... Aren't they cute...?!?!?
My favorite is the last one - the girl in the orange floral dress.. !! 
  

 

 
All image copyrights belong to Liven Things Up. Please donot use without permission.

     Thanks Jenifer for letting me photograph your stunning pieces and All the very best !!! Jenifer also takes craft classes for those who are interested in knowing this beautiful craft and there is also a Deco Certificate course included - You can contact her here ...!!!

I am linking this post to the Weekend Wrap Up -37 party at Patty's Blog.
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27 comments:

  1. SVJune 26, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I thought its a real flower.....great work.The dolls look cute and the flowers are lovely!

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  2. KParthasarathiJune 26, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Would never have believed they are made of clay.Exquisite work of art indeed.Thanks for sharing this info.

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  3. EmreenJune 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    @SV,Parthasarathi : The perfection makes it unbelievable right ?!! The anthurium is so life-like that even after looking at it again and again, I find it difficult to understand how Ms.Jenifer has done it !!!

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  4. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Wow! I couldn't believe those flowers were not real.. So exquisite :)

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  5. Dr Sonia S VJune 26, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Emreen Thank You for sharing this. Wish I was in Chennai + wish I had time to attend craft classes!!

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  6. Deepa GopalJune 26, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    OMG!!!! I agree with Shruti...can't imagine it's not real! They are amazingly gorgeous! WOnderful pieces...Kudos to Jennifer:)))

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  7. Asha Victoria RajasekaranJune 27, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    wow.. lovely post emreen!! :)

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  8. jayasreeJune 27, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Could not make out that flower is not real even after reading its of clay. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Rama AnanthJune 27, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Lovely, and true one cannot make out that it is not real. Are you learning it?

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  10. EmreenJune 27, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    @Shruti,Sonio,Deepa,Asha,Jayasree :Thanks a lot for dropping by and for the sweet comments...!!

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  11. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    stunning!!! cnt believe my eyes...her creations are awesome...

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  12. smJune 27, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    beautiful designs and pics

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  13. RichaJune 27, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Cant believe the flowers are made of clay. They look so real.

    Made of clay means the flowers will not dry up and can be kept for long... Nice. :)

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  14. EmreenJune 27, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    @Nisha,@sm : Thanks a lot for the sweet comments !!
    @Richa : Yes, that is the speciality of this craft...!!

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  15. Sumana @ Colors in my mindJune 27, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for sharing this. I never could have guessed these are made out of clay !!! So, perfect .

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  16. nayanaJune 27, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Stunning work, I thought the flower was real. great post.

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  17. Cindy AdkinsJune 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Emreen,
    These are totally gorgeous!! WOW!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  18. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    These are incredible. I never would have guessed that they were clay. :) Stunning! My favs are the bridal collection.

    Have a great week!

    ~Liz

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  19. CREATIVE KHADIJAJune 27, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Hey dear,these are totally smart creations..i love the floral stuff most !!
    thanks for dropping by :)

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  20. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 28, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Amazing work of art! These are the most beautiful things I've seen in a while. So real, thanks Emreen for sharing :)

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  21. Angela SullivanJune 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I would never have guessed. I did such and was surprised about the clay.

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  22. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    oh my gosh.. this is so so stunning!! Her work is gorgeous! Totally loved it.. wish I could learn this too..

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  23. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Emreen.. that reminds me... read these posts on my blog... Bet you will totally love them.. :-)

    http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/2009/07/doll-exhibition.html

    http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/2009/07/camille-allen-artist-dolls-sculptures.html

    http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/2009/07/japanese-doll-maker.html

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  24. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Thanks for the snapshots and the posts emreen!!!
    & thanx for the comments everyone

    Cheers
    Jenifer

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  25. Purnima@a creative projectJuly 5, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    wow.. they look so real and delicate too.. Really excellent work!!!

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  26. KayJuly 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Thank you so much for your visit and comment. Your blog is such fun. This artist is amazing. I've never seen anything quite like it. The real anthirium flower already looks like plastic... sort of but everything else is just fabulous!

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  27. bestpmchennaiFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    I actually enjoyed reading through this posting.Many thanks.



    Valentine Flowers to Chennai

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