Craft Gossip

A few examples of what polymer clay artists have created recycling tins. 

For the basic directions to cover a tin visit Desiree’s tutorial.

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snake tin, 2. Carved relief on candy tin, 3. Collaged tin, 4. Tin front, 5. Pink and…

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oceantrio.JPGI 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…

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kt058.jpgWow, 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…

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projectpolymer.jpgProject 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.

[tags]polymer clay, forums, creativity, crafts[/tags]

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blue3.JPGStudio 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…

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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…

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jessstudio2.JPGSo 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…

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challenges.jpgHere 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…

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podpeople.jpg 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…

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poly1.jpgAustralian 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…

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polymer_cafe_23_t.jpgThe galleries alone in this issue are worth the cost of the magazine!  The new editor of PolymerCafe put out a beautiful issue showcasing awe-inspiring work from Kathleen Dustin.  They also had a special edition gallery from the contributors from this issue. …

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claymachine.jpgToday guest blogger Stormy Designs shares her review of Makin’s Clay Machine…

I used my Michael’s 50% Off coupon the other day to buy a Makin’s Professional Ultimate Clay Machine which I’ve had my eye on for some time. I’ve heard mostly good…

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lynndavis.jpgLynn Davis has a wonderful tutorial in Belle Armoire’s current Jewelry editionfor faux vintage treasures using molds and antiquing them.  I was going through her blog today and ran across a post that gave a little insight to her inspiration and creation…

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