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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…

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square-roundsew136b.jpgGo 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…

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PCAGOE Challenge Favorites
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…

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pantone.jpgColor-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.

[tags]polymer clay, color trends, fall fashions, maggie maggio, color mixing[/tags]

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claricebeadcloseup.jpgUK 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…

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angelkitty.jpgOkay 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…

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texworld-colors-main.jpgNot 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…

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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.

[tags]polymer clay, crafts, projects, clocks, rubber stamps, tutorials[/tags]

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dollfeet.JPGRun, 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…

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lhaunani4-copy.JPGPolymer 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…

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Sushi Clay CrazyIs he taking you out to your favorite sushi restaurant tonight?  No, but it’s Friday!  Okay, well maybe that doesn’t mean a trip to the sushi bar, but it does mean it’s time for a little polymer clay silliness at Craft…

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metalclay2small.jpgReady to expand your polymer clay skills into the realm of mixed media?  Check out Sherri Haab’s Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry book. 

donut1b.jpgPolymer clay definately has a reoccurring role in this production!  Her projects are innovative and show off polymer clay in…

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bc3.JPGNever have enough time for your favorite hobby?  Need a vacation?  Why not mix both on a crafting cruise!

Check out the following:

Polymer Paradise with Lisa Pavelka, sails next April with classes from Christie Friesen, Desiree McCrorey and Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg.

Clay Carnival…

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crackled92.JPGHere is a great looking project using acrylic paint and translucent clay.  It sort of reminds me of batik fabric.  The Crackled Inlay Beads are brought to you by the folks at PolymerClayWeb.
[tags]polymer clay, crafts, tutorials, projects, diy, beads[/tags]

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050107-013-copy-2.jpgJanice Abarbanel’s mosaic beads are making a splash in the world of polymer clay.  Her work was recently recognized in the Bead Dreams 2007 competition.  Janice was kind enough to answer a few questions about her creative process and journey…

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