If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own dinnerware but thought you needed fancy tools or a pottery wheel, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a must-watch. In this video, Jana walks us through the process of creating handmade … Read More ...
What is Silver Art Clay or Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and How Do You Work With It (and Fire It!)
If you’ve ever dreamed of making real silver jewelry at home—without the need for a silversmith’s workshop—silver art clay or precious metal clay (PMC) might just be your new best friend. It looks like clay, feels like clay, … Read More ...
DIY Pottery Clay Sardines with Hand-Drawn Designs
If you’ve ever walked through a Greek market, you’ll know the charm of sardines lined up fresh on ice. This project brings that same coastal energy into your home, but with clay instead of fishy fingers! These glossy ceramic sardines … Read More ...
DIY Clay Egg Tray – Handmade Farmhouse Charm for Your Kitchen
There’s something about eggs that feels timeless—whether it’s a basket of freshly laid ones from the farmer’s market or the dozen you picked up on your weekly grocery run. But let’s be honest, those cardboard cartons aren’t exactly pretty to … Read More ...
DIY Metal Clay: How to Make Your Own Silver and Copper Clay at Home
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning powder into precious jewelry with your own two hands, metal clay is pure magic. Imagine taking fine silver or copper powder, mixing it with a binder, shaping it like clay, and then—poof!—after firing, you’re … Read More ...
The Best Glue for Polymer Clay (And How to Use It Without Messy Mistakes)
If you’ve ever spent hours sculpting the perfect polymer clay earrings only to have the posts pop off, you’ll know the heartbreak of choosing the wrong glue. Polymer clay doesn’t play nicely with every adhesive, and what works for paper … Read More ...
Cold Porcelain Clay: What It Is, How to Make It and Crafting Tips
Cold porcelain clay has been around for decades, but it’s having a bit of a comeback in today’s DIY circles. Unlike polymer clay or ceramic clay, this clever medium doesn’t need baking or firing. It’s air-dry, inexpensive, and you can … Read More ...
DIY Homemade Clay with Cornstarch – The Best Recipe for Crafts, Ornaments and Keepsakes
Homemade clay is one of those secret recipes that once you try, you’ll never go back to store-bought. A bag of cornstarch and a little baking soda can become something truly magical: a soft, pliable clay that air dries beautifully … Read More ...
Book Review – Clay Lab for Kids
Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make
, Model, and Mold with Air-Dry, Polymer, and Homemade Clay.
Art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! presents Clay Lab for Kids. Cassie Stephens introduces 52 hands-on crafts … Read More ...
DIY Extruded Polymer Clay Bangle
This clay tutorial shows you how to make a bangle using extruded canes or noddles of clay and then carefully wrapping the bangle base to create this textured bangle.
You can see the full tutorial with lots of step-by-step photos … Read More ...
Faux Abalone Shell Polymer Clay Bowl Tutorial
This clay bowl tutorial shows you how to create a fake or faux Abalone shell bowl. A beautiful addition to a hamptons style house or decor. You can see the full written tutorial here or the video below.
These Abalone … Read More ...
Make Your Own Faux Leather Sculpted Flowers
Many years ago I brought home a leather flower picture frame from Poland, it was all hand made and has been on my wall for over 30 years. It was an unusual keepsake from a holiday. These flowers remind me … Read More ...
Which Sealer Is The Best – Testing Polymer Clay Sealers
This article by the Bluebottletree is a comprehensive guide to the best sealers for your clay projects. A detailed test of brush on sealers and spray on sealers were used with a controlled master cane as shown above. Do you … Read More ...
DIY Pokemon Terrarium – Polymer Clay Tutorial
Every time I think Pokemon is done and dusted new generations breathe new life into it. This video tutorial by Creative Rachy shows you how to make a cute and adorable terrarium. You can watch the video here.
These would … Read More ...
DIY Polymer Clay Coiled Bowl
This polymer clay tutorial shows you how to make a coiled bowl, it is relatively easy, especially when using the extruder for a consistent coil. These modern-style rustic bowls are really popular right now as they have a handmade clay … Read More ...