Apr
25

Here’s a neat mixed media bracelet tutorial using clay, resin and jewellery findings. I love the way the resin sets up and magnifies the look of the inks. I really will have to give my resin a better try…
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Apr
23

Let’s face it, I am a sucker for beads and clever uses of beads. Factor that in with how much I love clay and here are some clay bead and other pretty pieces -
1. artcharm6, 2. Bag Holder …
Apr
20
Today, I went window shopping for polymer clay supplies, handmade or otherwise:
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| FGreen Buttons by SelenaAnneWells | Clay Cane by Norrine |
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| Slicing Blade by CatTherien | Bisque Stamps by CharityElise |
Apr
19

Here’s a quick tutorial / technique for making faceted (and glittery!) clay beads. The tutorial recommends fresh off the pack clay but I would say to condition it first then chill it.
Photo by HazelandAgnes…
Apr
17

Found the neatest tutorial for a trilobite pendant on Eskimimimakes. The pendant is super cute by itself but now I have ideas of mixing up a good faux bone or faux stone and using that for the trilobite shape.…
Apr
16

A quick tour of new clay work on Flickr:
1. Braccialetto FateOrientali , 2. 3/10/2012, 3. Beads, 4. shelf sitter giraffe …
Apr
15

Have a peek at what a few of the guilds in clay world are up to:
- The 2nd Annual OK Poly-Clay Twisters Retreat runs next week, April 19-21. They’re still taking registrations if you’re interested!
- The Columbus Polymer Clay Guild
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Apr
13
These are a few of the clay flower treasures I found today:
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| Flower Ring by FloraJewelryShop | Flower Mold by WhysperFairy |
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| Flower Cane by sigalsart | Floral Beads by ClayHappy |
Apr
12

Continuing on with the floral theme for the week here is a tutorial for a rose necklace by Meredith of Haute to Sew. There are other tutorials out there for making this style of clay rose but this one …
Apr
10

Here’s a tutorial for making cute little hair pins with a teeny bit of clay. The tutorial is by FleurDeLacey and appears on Sugar Bee Crafts.…
Apr
9

I’m skipping right over the showers portion of the program – as in April showers brings May flowers – and going to the flowers this week:
1. Polymer clay Cactus, 2. polymer garden, 3. Floral pendant – gold …
Apr
7

Here’s a quick stand for all of the awesome eggs you decorated. Or at least a tutorial to make the stand. The idea would work for the big decorative rocks (or done in small, for your small treasures, too!) Thanks …
Apr
6
Despite the fact that it’s spring, we’re currently getting enthusiastically snowed on. So today’s shopping trip is sponsored by Sunshine. Wishful sunshine:
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| Sunny Earrings by Liuwa | Miniature Roses by MyCraftGarden |
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| Word Stone by SkyeArt | Sunflower Bobby Pins by CreaShines |
Apr
5

This Easter tutorial has some techniques that are useful for a variety of other projects – making hollow forms is great for rock purses, other boxes, hollow beads… you name it.
Photo credit to Candace Jedrowicz of Favecrafts.com…
Apr
4

Laura asked me to introduce her to you all and so I am – she makes lovely polymer clay jewellery which you can take a peek at on her blog at: http://laurahelfenberger.blogspot.com/ She also has a fan page on Facebook …
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