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I Left My Corporate Job To Make Mystical Polymer Clay Creatures, And Here Are My Works

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A little over a decade ago, my sister helped me start up my art business "Mystic Reflections." At the time, I had just a small website and most of my artwork was black-and-white sketches that I sold at craft shows. In 2007, I sculpted my first Myxies (fairies), dragon sculptures, and animal pals. My early mythical creature sculptures were made from air-drying clay. I now use polymer clay, having refined my materials along with my techniques and tools.

After trying for several years, I was finally accepted into the Dragon Con Art show in 2008, known for the very cool artworks they represent. I've been fortunate enough to be accepted back every year, which has continuously made it my largest annual event. To date, I've received six awards from the art show for various mythical animal pieces. My work's popularity has grown steadily due to the exposure Dragon Con provides, and I look forward to this exciting convention each year. Several smaller shows discovered me through Dragon Con and have approached me about being their featured artist.

Two years ago, I was able to leave my corporate job to pursue my unique art full-time. This allowed me to dedicate more time to perfecting my craft and gave me the opportunity to illustrate my first children's book, "The Adventures of Mend." It was my first experience as a contracted professional illustrator.

Every year, my business continues to grow, and I'm able to create a multitude of animal and dragon artworks for people to enjoy. I hand-make each of my sculptures, never using molds, so each piece is one-of-a-kind. These cool dragons prove to be the most popular of my pieces.

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Debra Travers 7 years ago

Head over heels in love with this!

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Flinkie 7 years ago

Wow!! This one looks so real!! And the eyes look so cute!!! AMAZING WORK!!!

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ChubbySquid 7 years ago

YES. BABY CUTHULUS. OH I ADORE THEM. LOOK AT THEM SNUGGLING THE MUTILATED BODY PARTS. THEY ARE SO SWEET.

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John L 7 years ago

This is my favorite. Hedgehogs may be prickly, but they just reek of "Cuddle Me" aroma. Thumbs up. :D

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Flinkie 7 years ago

The wings look sooo awesome!! And the details on the feathers? AMAZEFANTASTIBEAUTIFULL!!

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John L 7 years ago

Caralyn, what is this cute little guy? Whatever the little guy is, it sure is a cute little thing. :D

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Flinkie 7 years ago

Awwwww soo cute!!

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Flinkie 7 years ago

OMGEEE THESE ARE SOOO CUTE!!!

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Berta 7 years ago

Amazing

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Sarah Myers 7 years ago

Amazing!!!

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Flinkie 7 years ago

I JUST WANNA HUG IT RIGHT NOW

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Flinkie 7 years ago

Sooo fluffy!! All the detais on the fur omg!!!

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Flinkie 7 years ago

I NEED THIS.

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Tammy Chapman 6 years ago

O.M.G. She is so very beautiful. I MUST HAVE HER!!!

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Chief Bear Cloud 7 years ago

Hey, I may not be a kingfisher, but I can still dive for my dinner. :D

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Monty Is Fiennes 7 years ago

SOOOOOOOOOOO Cute...........

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Chief Bear Cloud 7 years ago

Wind this little fellow up and he's ready to give his all for you. :D

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Tracey Cardus 7 years ago

stunning

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John L 7 years ago

Hey, you folks "otter" come along with me for awhile, 'cause I've got some neat things to show you all. ;D

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Pat Wooster 7 years ago

Wow! That's all I can say!

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Tammy Chapman 6 years ago

So cute!!!

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John L 7 years ago

Hey, all I need is just one more for that 'outside straight', and I'm home free. :D

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Flinkie 7 years ago

D'aaaaaw

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Tracey Cardus 7 years ago

WOW

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Flinkie 7 years ago

I wish I can buy this for my cousin. She LOVES cute animals and is super obssessed with snowflakes

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Cat on a bike 7 years ago

Yes baby you have my heart <3

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Mr. Toothless 7 years ago

AWWW!! :3 I love the dragon ones.. their my fav.

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John L 7 years ago

This young lady looks so real, you just want to cuddle her. And Mr. Turtle knows it too. :D

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Jacqueline Raczka 3 years ago

so cute i would buy it if the link worked

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Reign Boyce 7 years ago

Aww!

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Abby Rexroth 7 years ago

time to come out...

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Jeannie Carle 7 years ago

So many people NOT seeing these to the end! Omigosh - their loss!

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Tammy Chapman 6 years ago

Oh WOW...A steampunk hummingbird. Awesome!!! I want this one too.

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Tracey Cardus 7 years ago

<3

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Tammy Chapman 6 years ago

It's cute. But is it supposed to be an owl with paws or a cat with wings?

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Pat Wooster 7 years ago

Adorable, sweet, charming, love it! ❤️

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Reign Boyce 7 years ago

Steam punk alligator! :D

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Susann Campbell 7 years ago

Guardians of the Universe all the way even after death.

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Mr. Toothless 7 years ago

EEEEEK! A DUCK!!! :D

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Nihad Mujanović 7 years ago

"You`re lookin` at me pal?!" 😁😆

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Tracey Cardus 7 years ago

stunning

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John L 7 years ago

This is the perfect Tinker Bell if I ever say one. Walt Disney would be proud. 👍

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Tammy Chapman 6 years ago

I love it. Subtle, but so adorable. I love this little guy. MUST HAVE!!

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Doreen McCarthy 7 years ago

❤️❤️❤️

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Cat on a bike 7 years ago

I don't like birds but owls are a whole another class.

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Danielle Panin 7 years ago

love this

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Janice Seagraves 7 years ago

Oh, so precious. I love unicorns.

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John L 7 years ago

This cute little corgi certainly knows how to motivate the folks to a higher level. :D

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Margaret Dunston 7 years ago

Wow xx

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dayna valle 7 years ago

ohhhhhhhhhh it's talking to my soul ..

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Anita Holleufer 7 years ago

Adorable

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Reign Boyce 7 years ago

I love this one. :)

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John L 7 years ago

Madam, Winston is here for his appointment. ;D

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Excelia Lamb 7 years ago

Looked at all your art works. Magical work. Love it all!

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Jeannie Carle 7 years ago

Sooo sad that so many people wouldn't take the time to see them all!

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Susann Campbell 7 years ago

Watching, always watching us.

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Caralyn Edwards-Tucker

Hi! My name is Caralyn Edwards-Tucker and I am an artist in the Atlanta area. I specialize in fantasy artwork and use a variety of materials, my favorite of which is Polymer Clay.

Hi! My name is Caralyn Edwards-Tucker and I am an artist in the Atlanta area. I specialize in fantasy artwork and use a variety of materials, my favorite of which is Polymer Clay.

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John L 7 years ago

Caralyn, congratulations on being your own boss. I was in construction management until the Carter recession of 1980 left me without a job. A good friend told me that the only job security I have is that which I make for myself. Now I've been self-employed for 36 years, and control my own destiny, instead of an employer. Good Luck on your journey through life. :D

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Caralyn Edwards-Tucker (Post author) 7 years ago

Oh wow John, that is wonderful and so inspiring for a person just starting out. Thank you for the encouragement. :)

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Flinkie 7 years ago

EVERYTHING YOU'VE MADE IS SO FLIPPEN AMAZING. KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK. AAAH SO AMAZIINGG!!!

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dayna valle 7 years ago

Hello Caralyn, your work is just so lovely :) so adorable, i love every detail of those creature, they are taking me to another dimension. keep up the good work and be an inspiration to all of ua.

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Cecilia Power 7 years ago

I absolutely love your dragons and all the other creatures shown! My name is Cecilia, and am in the process of sculpting a dragon with knotted yarn, yes, macrame. I would love for you to go to my page and see my work in progress, she will be a full body sculpture standing 2-3 feet tall, and will be crouched over her hatching eggs. Please come see, Cilipowerknots on FB! I am a very long time fan of all things dragon, and other fantasy creatures! <3

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John L 7 years ago

Caralyn, congratulations on being your own boss. I was in construction management until the Carter recession of 1980 left me without a job. A good friend told me that the only job security I have is that which I make for myself. Now I've been self-employed for 36 years, and control my own destiny, instead of an employer. Good Luck on your journey through life. :D

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Caralyn Edwards-Tucker (Post author) 7 years ago

Oh wow John, that is wonderful and so inspiring for a person just starting out. Thank you for the encouragement. :)

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Flinkie 7 years ago

EVERYTHING YOU'VE MADE IS SO FLIPPEN AMAZING. KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK. AAAH SO AMAZIINGG!!!

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dayna valle 7 years ago

Hello Caralyn, your work is just so lovely :) so adorable, i love every detail of those creature, they are taking me to another dimension. keep up the good work and be an inspiration to all of ua.

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Cecilia Power 7 years ago

I absolutely love your dragons and all the other creatures shown! My name is Cecilia, and am in the process of sculpting a dragon with knotted yarn, yes, macrame. I would love for you to go to my page and see my work in progress, she will be a full body sculpture standing 2-3 feet tall, and will be crouched over her hatching eggs. Please come see, Cilipowerknots on FB! I am a very long time fan of all things dragon, and other fantasy creatures! <3

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