Here’s a simple, casual video for making a kiwi fruit cane. The results are perfect for use with miniatures. I’m such a stickler I’d probably do this with a ruler rather than free hand.… Read More ...
Mosaic: Polymer Clay Pretties
Check out what some of the fabulous clay talent on Flickr has been up to:
1. Colorful Rainbow Paisley Mosaic Bowl, 2. polymer clay necklace, 3. Celestial Daisy Beads 2, 4. Workshop with Christi Friesen… Read More ...
Shopping on Artfire
This week I’m window shopping on ArtFire, looking at some of the polymer clay pretties:
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| Flower Cab by PurpleBirdie | Panda Earrings by PixieHearts |
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| Bead Necklace by ValeriesStuff | Clay Bracelet by KimberlySmithDesigns |
Tutorial: Another Pin
After finding the shawl pin tutorial the other day I noticed this one for a Mocking Jay themed one – perfect for all the Hunger Game fans near you. My kiddo is a super fan of sorts so I’m seeing … Read More ...
A Shawl Pin Tutorial
Another tutorial from Eskimimi, a great one on how to make a scarf pin.… Read More ...
Mosaic: The Neat and Unusual
Some of the neat and unusual polymer clay work I’ve found lately:
1. dandelion clock, 2. Collana Puzzle piccola POP FROG per Miriam, 3. Three magii brooch, 4. ancient symbols in turquoise 4… Read More ...
Coming Up in the Clay World
Upcoming events and classes I’d love to take:
- Sarah Shriver teaches in Pittsburgh June 1-3. This would be one of the classes I’d take if she taught anywhere near me!
- Christi Friesen will be teaching a class near me (sort
Sculpted Picks
Here’s a few picks from an area of clay I have precious little skill in – sculpture:
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| Polymer Clay Fairy by Twinessence | Baby Girl Fairy by LisetteGonzalez |
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| Victorian Art Doll by forgottendolls | Nilbog the Goblin by jakejohn79 |
Meet the Midnight Orange
The Midnight Orange – D. Antonia Truesdale – is known for her mother and child sculpts. The style is simple but symbolic and emotional and many of the sculpts are memorials to help remember and celebrate the events in a … Read More ...
Chevron Patterns and Fish
I tend to spend a lot of time looking at clay stuff online. Flickr is a favourite spot. The latest trip lead me on this loop – first I spotted this cute fish by Ines. I found out that she’d … Read More ...
May in Miniature
And this one isn’t May flowers – you know, April showers brings May flowers – in miniature. I particularly love the tiny little cookies.
1. Australian Shepherd mini sculpture, 2. Aldo, 3. Bread, Pies…, 4. Biscuit love … Read More ...
Rounding Up Polymer Clay
Going on out there in polymer clay land:
- The PCAGOE invites you to vote (quick! ends tomorrow, May 7th) in their monthly challenge
- The Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge, as always, presents a good chance for polymer clayers who
Meet IrrysistableJewels
Tamara of IrrysistableJewels makes lovely sculpted pieces – jewellery and small figures. You can view more of her work in her Etsy shop or on her website.… Read More ...
Tutorial: A Flower Basket for Mom
Here’s an adorable Fimo project for a Mother’s Day gift, made of clay. You could customize your basket to your Mom’s favourites and add the little details in to make it extra special. In my Mom’s case, I’d probably tuck … Read More ...
Tutorial: A Message for Mom
Here’s a tutorial for a Fimo Mother’s Day card at RedTedArt. As they note in the tutorial, it would work for many other occasions as well and the simple flower motif is great for even small kiddos.… Read More ...