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Sep

28

Polymer Clay Cakes Galore!

September 28, 2007 | 3 Comments

Put down that fork!  These sweet treats are your fun bit of inspiration for the weekend.  Although I have a feeling to some of these talented miniaturists this cake making is serious business. 
Here is a cake tutorial from HanaClayWorks to get you started.
And from Mossy Owl, Top Ten Tips for using liquid clay with miniature food.
If you make [...]

Sep

27

Heavy Metal Bezels for Polymer Clay

September 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Go for a little artistic flair in your next polymer clay creation.  Artist Susan Lenart Kazmer is now offering a line of sterling silver and bronze bezels to fill with whatever makes your heart sing.  I could see textured, stamped, or image transfers on clay in rustic colors and distressed designs fitting into these wonderful components. 
While [...]

Sep

26

Polymer Clay Goes Literary

September 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Polymer Clay Guild of Etsy has posted their monthly challenge entries.  Each month guild members create a polymer clay creation based on the theme.  September’s theme was “Your favorite Book.”  The entries are then posted on the PCAGOE website and voting begins.  Prizes are awarded each month to two lucky voters!  Visit their website to vote [...]

Sep

25

Fall’s Hottest Color Recipes

September 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Color-guru Maggie Maggio posted polymer clay formulas for Pantone’s Fall color trends.  Along with the recipes she offers some hints on using the trendy hues in your clay creations.
Technorati Tags: polymer clay, color trends, fall fashions, maggie maggio, color mixing
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Sep

24

Artist Spotlight: Emma Ralph

September 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

UK artist Emma Ralph has branched off into many mediums in her beadmaking explorations over the years, but she is still best known for her work in polymer clay.  Collected by jewelry designers around the world, Emma’s work has appeared in numerous publications and in her own polymer clay books, Get Creative with Polymer Clay and [...]

Sep

21

I’ll Fly Away in Glory

September 21, 2007 | 1 Comment

Okay it’s Friday, feet back on the ground please!  It’s time for a little polymer clay goofiness. 
Calling all angels: spend some time this weekend earning your wings or rather creating them with these polymer clay projects that I’ve scrounged up from various internet archives.
First is Angel Kitty by Kris Richards, don’t you won’t one for your fridge?  Perhaps a [...]

Sep

20

Color Trends

September 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Not that I am a slave to trends, but if you sell your polymer clay creations as jewelry, beads or home decor it’s a smart idea to know what colors are pulsing through the fashion industry a few seasons ahead.
You can’t deny the inspiration in the color palettes gathered at FashionTrendSetter.com.  Taking your cues from these color [...]

Sep

19

Fall Time - Capture Autumn’s Colors!

September 19, 2007 | 1 Comment

Create a clock that shows off the brilliance of autumn foliage.  This is a polymer clay, stamp and paint project by Sandy Rollinger, suitable for any skill level.
Technorati Tags: polymer clay, crafts, projects, clocks, rubber stamps, tutorials
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Sep

18

Polymer Clay Deals

September 18, 2007 | 2 Comments

Run, don’t walk to your nearest Michael’s Craft Store, polymer clay is on sale for .99  this week!  Hopefully you don’t shop at the same Michael’s I do, because I stock up and clear them out!
Want more great deals?  How about 1/2 off or more on polymer clay books?  Check out the listings at Half.com.
Technorati Tags: polymer clay, [...]

Sep

17

Lindly Haunani - Artist Spotlight

September 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

Polymer clay pioneer Lindly Haunani has been teaching across the country for over 10 years, exploring the endless possibilities of this versatile medium.  A founding member of the National Polymer Clay Guild, Lindly’s work has recently appeared in Ornament magazine and on the cover of the Crafts Report. I want to thank Lindly for taking time out of [...]

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