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Sep

5

Sanding polymer clay… oh joy…. Not!

September 5, 2008 | 13 Comments

I finished up my mokume gane pendants a couple nights ago by hand sanding and buffing them. I hate to hand sand my work. It causes my hands and wrists to cramp, my neck to spasm from the tension in my arm, and not to forget, my fingertips were almost raw! I ended up having to cut my fingernails because [...]

Aug

24

Website review - Covered in Clay

August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Covered in Clay website offers a small variety of items to cover with clay, such as blank metal tins, business card holders, journals and ceramic mezuzahs. You can also find pendant blanks, bezels, and other jewelry settings that are great for use with polymer clay. Lisa Pavelka’s Signature line of products are also offered. [...]

May

15

Make Your Own Molds!

May 15, 2008 | 4 Comments

I just recently started exploring using molds to make beads and have to say, it’s quite addicting!
These are urchin beads that I’ve made using Scupley’s Super Elasticlay MoldMaker.  It’s super easy to use and captures really great details.  You just condition the clay for a moment, press your object into it and bake.  After it’s cooled, [...]

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

2

Product Review from Stormy Designs

April 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

Today 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 remarks from other artists about the machine and because I’ve had good dealings with the [...]

Feb

17

Frosty Goodness

February 17, 2008 | 3 Comments

New color?  No, just a new name.  Premo’s Frost used to be known as bleached translucent.
“Considered by many artists and crafters to be the clearest of all the translucent clays, it’s great on its own for layered applications and faux stones, and is especially useful in mokume gane, transfer techniques, and faux techniques such as “amber” [...]

Dec

11

Clay Club Kits, Perfect Stocking Stuffers!

December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I picked this set up for my youngest daughter’s stocking.  She is going to love making these furry creatures.  The Clay Club kits come in 5 different sets each has unique theme, complete instructions and everything they need to make the projects.  Ah for a few hours of quite time during Christmas break, I highly recommend [...]

Sep

6

Pewter Pendants to Fill!

September 6, 2007 | 3 Comments

Love the look of polymer clay and metal, but not ready to tackle metalsmithing or Precious Metal Clay?  Then Patera Deep Pendants should be on your shopping list!
I found these a few months ago in my favorite altered arts/scrapbook store.  They are cinch to fill up with clay and then layer your cane or design or [...]

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