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Apr

23

Cover Tins

April 23, 2008 | 3 Comments

A few examples of what polymer clay artists have created recycling tins. 
For the basic directions to cover a tin visit Desiree’s tutorial.
Flickr Photo Credits:
1. snake tin, 2. Carved relief on candy tin, 3. Collaged tin, 4. Tin front, 5. Pink and Blue flower tin top, 6. Polymer clay tin, 7. A Tribute to an Early Morning [...]

Apr

22

Earth-Friendly Ways with Polymer Clay

April 22, 2008 | 3 Comments

I know Polymer Clay gets a bad rap on earth day, so do cars, but most of us drive one.  So how can you be green and a polymer clay artist?
Reuse, reduce and recycle - clay that is! 
*There shouldn’t be any waste in your polymer clay studio.  All raw clay can be reused.  I sort [...]

Apr

17

Tool Heaven @ Whole Lotta Whimsy!

April 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Wow, have you been to Whole Lotta Whimsy?  What a tool section! Among other very cool offerings: a very artsy collection of stamps, molds, cutters and texturing tools.  OH, I want to shop!!!
And while you are shopping online you can listen to the Craftcast interview with the one of creative folks behind the Whimsy, Tonya Davidson.
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Apr

16

New Polymer Clay Forum

April 16, 2008 | 1 Comment

Project Polymer is a new place for clay enthusiast to meet up online.  You can win $25 from one of their sponsors for helping get the word out! Visit the forum here for details.
Technorati Tags: polymer clay, forums, creativity, crafts
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Apr

15

Studio by Sculpey Review

April 15, 2008 | 3 Comments

Studio by Sculpey is the new formula of clay that has been on the market for a few months now. 
It’s received some mixed reviews. Depending on what projects you are working on or what brand of clay you use, it may or may not work for you.  I would say Studio is ideal for stamping, decorative [...]

Apr

14

My Inspiration Board

April 14, 2008 | 2 Comments

Here is my inspiration wall above my clay workspace.  Click on the image to see the notes.  I left some space to add in a few larger images later.
Libby Mills has been interviewing polymer clay artists and featuring their work-spaces in her Studio Snapshots blog posts. 
What does your workspace look like?  I’d love for you [...]

Apr

11

Polymer Clay Inspiration Boards

April 11, 2008 | 2 Comments

So what does every good polymer clay work space need?  Well besides a work surface, tools, lighting and storage, one essential element to a creative space in an inspiration board!
What is this?  It’s a place to hang things that inspire you, whether it’s magazine clippings, photos, postcards, fabrics, trinkets and notions, anything that makes your [...]

Apr

9

Need a Challenge?

April 9, 2008 | 2 Comments

Here are 3 online creativity challenges to get your muse a-stirrin’:
The Art Bead Scene’s monthly theme is April’s Youthful Spirit.  Submit your jewelry creations featuring art beads that interpret this theme.  Each week one artist will be chosen as the Featured Designer of the Week!
Project Spectrum is a flickr group that works in, you guessed it, [...]

Apr

8

Polymer Clay Pod People

April 8, 2008 | 3 Comments

 Okay, no one has switched bodies with your favorite polymer clay artists, but thanks to Allison Lee at Craft Cast you can listen to amazing interviews with some of the tops names in polymer clay. 
I recently discovered Craft Cast and have been enjoying listening while I’m working.  Different artist from all genres of craft speak [...]

Apr

7

Polymer Clay Artist Sends Hope Around the World

April 7, 2008 | 1 Comment

Australian Etsy artist, Amanda Hunt is using her polymer clay powers for good.  Through the month of April her shop proceeds will go to help send unprivileged children to camp La Joya in Peru.  You can read more about the charity on her blog.
But more importantly, you can help by shopping in her etsy shop, [...]

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