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Jan
31
Want to take a polymer clay class without the expense and time commitment of traveling? That Crafty Place is offering a selection of polymer clay classes that might be just what you are looking for!
Shown above is sample from Dayle Doroshow’s Messengers and…
Jan
29
In the hands of 12 different artists, this chameleon clay is yielded into each artist’s vision. 12 different color palettes, 12 different directions. Stamped, painted, sculpted, caned, molded, the possibilities are endless. What’s not to love about a material that…
Jan
28
I’ve just recently started playing around with textures in my polymer clay work. I admit to looking at every object in my house now as a possible texture tool! Mossy Owl has given a great list of texturing ideas from…
Jan
27
New work from Barbara Fajardo.Â
These scrumptious flowers feature multiple techniques, in color combinations that have me drooling! You can read about them on Barb’s blog, here.Â
[tags]polymer clay, artists, beads, pendants, floral, baroque[/tags]
Jan
24
Visit one of my favorite online bead shops, Ornamentea, for a great collection of bezels to fill in with your polymer clay creations. Check out all their unique findings and offerings.Â
[tags]polymer clay, bezels[/tags]
Jan
23
Want instant graphics and pattern resources for your polymer clay creations? Visit our old friends at Dover Publications. I fell in love with this Art Nouveau one. They seem to have a book for every time period in art history. …
Jan
22
If you are lucky enough to have a Micheal’s or Hobby Lobby in your area, both craft store chains are offering polymer clay on sale this week for $1. Stock up, because that is below wholesale.Â
Colors I stock up on:
turquoise,…
Jan
18
The best polymer clay designs come from being inspired and influenced beyond a technique. Techniques are the language, the words and sentence structure that we speak as polymer clay artists. True poetry comes from expressing something beyond a jumble of words.Â
I encourage…
Jan
17
Yes, I’m on a color kick this week! Here is another page of color tips & tricks from Scupley.Â
You might want to try these color mixing tricks to achieve different common color palette variations:
Autumnal colors add ecru or gold.
Desert/Southwest add…
Jan
16
Understanding the basics of color theory will help you know how to adjust colors effortlessly. You’ll understand how to use value to create better beads.  Your color schemes will become more personalized and sophisticated as you learn more about world of…
Jan
15
Lisa Clarke, of Polka Dot Creations, shared with me her fascinating “Evolution of a Color Scheme” blog series.  I highly recommend checking it out and trying your own version. I know I have a few flickr mosaics that I’d like…
Jan
14
One of my greatest inspiration for colors and patterns in my beads are the works of the masters such as Monet and Van Gogh.Â
There is a cool tool on Big Huge Labs that creates harmonious color palettes based on photos. So you…
Jan
11
With this simple Mini Millefiori Collection from Ronit Golan. It’s a whole tutorial in one photo! Simple, sweet and could help add a little tropical flavor to your weekend.
If you need more of a color blast, visit Ronit’s flickr albums!
[tags]polymer…
Jan
10
Last year I posted on reducing fingerprints on your finished polymer clay work. To which someone pointed out, why not just wear gloves?Â
Well, I hate to work with gloves on while I’m making beads. But during my busy season last…
Jan
9
The Polymer Clay Aritst Guild of Etsy held their monthly challenge voting this week and Elizabeth Bonura from Elizabethbonura.etsy.com won with her submission of this beautiful Orchid Hair Pin.
Visit the PCAGOE website to view all entries, including my little birds!
[tags]polymer clay, PCAGOE,…
