Polymer clay is a fabulous medium not the least because it’s so easy to mix it with other mediums. You can sculpt with it, use it as paint, to make jewellery findings… the list goes on, almost endlessly. I even … Read More ...
Polymer Clay and Sports
The last week or so I was an official observer at the Canada Games – a national level sports event for youth – and it was both exhausting and inspirational. I see a little (more) sport themed polymer clay in … Read More ...
Easter Clay on Etsy
There are so many talented polymer clayers on Etsy! Check out what they’re up to for Easter work:
Easter Egg House by Macrani (shown above) |
Bunny Crochet Hook by PedrosPlaques |
Miniature Easter Baking by RealisticMiniatures |
Hot Cross Bun Earrings by |
Polymer Clayers on Etsy
I occasionally give a shout out to clayers on Etsy. I’ve used Etsy (and other platforms) for a while and a lot of clayers use it themselves so it’s a fabulous place to see what the polymer clay world is … Read More ...
Back to School Polymer Clay Picks
And to wrap up my back to school obsession for now… Etsy clayers have some clever goods:
Covered USB Drive by CloverPowers |
Coloured Pencil Barrette by Right2BearCharms |
Clay Covered Pen by FlowertonOriginals |
Macaroon Paper Clip by TheMocaShop |
Mother’s Day in Clay
Etsy clayers make some of the cutest Mother’s Days pieces:
I Love You Pears by SkyeArt |
Mug Necklace / Stitch Marker by URTnRacky |
Tiny Flower Arrangement by ColdPorcelaine |
Handmade Buttons by JustFingerPrint |
Polymer Clay Easter Goodies
The creative clayers of Etsy make Easter fun!
Cream Egg Earrings by SweetsOfMyOwn |
Dollhouse Scale Easter Baking by Realistic Miniature |
Rainbow Filigree Easter Egg by StarlessClay |
Easter Chicks Figures by HelensClayArt |
Mixing Polymer Clay and Macramé
If you make jewellery you might have seen a little trend of knotted pieces in the last few years. Micro macramé, with dainty sized cords, great beads and fabulous findings. Leave it to Iris Mishly of PolyPedia Online to figure … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Valentine’s Goodies
Check out some of the Valentine’s sweetness on Etsy by talented polymer clayers:
Red Rose Jewellery Set by polymerFlowers |
Cake Miniatures by SweetPetitez |
PB & Jelly Keychains by ScrumptiousDoodle |
Chocolate Chip Heart Magnet by ClayConfectionary |
Polymer Clay Halloween Goodies
I have to admit to really liking Halloween silliness. Candy, slightly creepy-tacky decorations, costumes, general oddness and then done. Polymer clay – being pretty much the perfect medium – can capture an awful lot of that sentiment. Etsy clayers have … Read More ...
Autumn Picks from Clayers
Colour-wise, I like autumn best: the earthy colours, slightly toned down from summer brights. In polymer clay these are often the metallics or the base colours toned with the metallics. These Etsy finds are filled with autumnal colours:
Autumn Necklace |
Summery Polymer Clay
Find some of the great summertime clay on Etsy:
Sea Turtle Necklace by Polyclaydesign |
Rainbow Ice Cream Earrings by InspirationsByNell |
Sunflower Brooch Pin by JolieBlonBounce |
Summer Fox Sculpture by AceofClay |
Tiny Garden Art In Clay
My interest in miniatures and fairy garden themed items met up with Etsy. The talented clayers there have some fabulous pieces to offer:
Tiny Morel Mushrooms by TypicalKat image above
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Fairy Dinette Set by MiscAwesomeness |
Fairy Door by ClayByKim |
Mother’s Day in Polymer Clay
It’ll be Mother’s Day soon and, like many good clayers, I’m making my mommy something from clay. These Etsians have some great clay things for your mum as well!
Decorated Coffee Scoop by Funktini |
Owl Family Portrait by MagicalGifties |
Scarf |
Elements of Fantasy in Clay
I’m a fantasy, sci fi buff. My first serious foray into crafting was selling my fantasy inspired pictures, paintings and wire jewellery. The chance to make items just like my drawings was a serious motivational factor for learning how to … Read More ...