Using molds creatively is a great addition for your polymer clay toolbox. Rebecca, who makes fabulous beads, shares how she uses a mold to make both the innie and the outie of a bead… and then combines them to form … Read More ...
Archives for April 2014
Polymer Clay Samplings
People were up to the most interesting things – wall art, dimensional maps, expressive little figures and fabulous, fancy jewellery. The map, in particular, I’m a little in awe of. All the detail!
Wall Art by Alice Stroppel | Clay … Read More ...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Bracelets
A series of fun bracelet making projects, ostensibly for the kiddos but the techniques work great even for adult projects. These projects all introduce important construction options with polymer clay – the use of various materials for armatures and … Read More ...
7 Sweet Treats Made From Polymer Clay
There are so many endless possibilities when it comes to polymer clay art. Although they are itty-bitty works or art, the details are impeccable, making them look even more realistic than ever. Here we have brought to you 7 tutorials … Read More ...
Tutorial: Spring Flowers
I’m on a flower kick, I confess! This week is all about the spring and the flowers that are slowly climbing out of the soil where I live. If you live in warmer climes, you’ve had all the pretty growing … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sunflower Brooch or Necklace
Sculpey.com shares another project: a sunflower necklace or brooch designed by Eriko Page. The flowers use a nice caning trick and there’s even a little mica powder to add a touch of bling.
Check out this book on how to … Read More ...
Spring Flowers
I found lots of delicate floral colours in my flickr finds this week – the same sort of palette would be lovely for ice cream treats and lovely, soft coloured decor for weddings and Mother’s Day.
Sakura Blossoms by Kiki … Read More ...
Tutorial: Spring Daffodils
One of the hallmarks of spring is when the daffodils and narcissus begin to show up. Here’s a great, simple tutorial to make your own clay daffodils. I make daffodil and narcissus beads similarly (although I cane my components, the … Read More ...
Spring Clay for Your Household
Beautiful spring housewares from Etsy polymer clayers:
Embellished Vase by Kissinglass | Faux Turquoise Knobs by ArtisanKnobShop |
Passover Servingware by Funktini | Incense Holder by nouveaushades |
Tutorial: Damask Pendants
These guys are nice examples of what you can do with a little clay, a texture sheet and paint. I usually skip paint so finding nice effects WITH paint is always a treat. The tutorial writer, Natalie, has also … Read More ...
Tutorial: Faux Marble Candle Holders
This is one of those projects that stands out for it’s usefulness – how to make matching decorator candle sticks for your home using polymer clay. In this case, Nicole uses copper and marble elements in her decorating and then … Read More ...
Eye Catching Polymer Clay
This week was all about the eye catching – neat patterns, vibrant colours. We have a yarn bowl by Angela Hickey (something I’d only seen in pottery clay and had a heck of a time making myself so this gives … Read More ...
Polymer Clay for Springtime
Spring is finally rolling in here. The grass is turning a little green, the trees are budding and there are little shoots coming up where my tulips (I hope!) will show up soon. Polymer clayers are, likewise, making spring goods:… Read More ...
Tutorial: Flip Flop Earrings
Here’s a quick, simple take on a perennial clay favourite: flip flop earrings. You can use the bottom of existing flip flops to give your clay the right texture and decorate the uppers of the sheet with cane work, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Simple Easter Animals
Jane of Buzzmills has a tutorial for Easter or spring critters. It’s simple enough for the kids to do well and sweet enough to be great decor. You could add these to a little basket – made from polymer clay … Read More ...