And really, this only a few of the tons of hints and goodies on texture and texturing out there. It seems this is a biggie for clayers! My adventures in this continue on for another week. Here’s a few quickies … Read More ...
Simply Textured Beads
JibbyandJuna shares her method for making her simple but striking textured beads. Along the same lines you can use regular table salt (rinse out after baking), the edge from your bone folder, an old comb and so on to make … Read More ...
Carving Your Polymer Clay
In my search for textures and stamps to help with giving my clay a little oomph I’m faced with the realization that I will probably end up having to make my own. I’ve participated in a texture swap and made … Read More ...
Textured Tiles
This piece has layers of texture and tons of elements to capture the eye! It helps that I am a sucker for sea colours and elements. Check out the rest of MandarinMoon’s fabulous shop – many of the items have … Read More ...
Making an Impression in Clay
Once you’ve textured your clay, you may want to highlight it and bring out the texture. This tutorial on Parole de Pate (I’m linking to the Google translator version, the French is fine even if the English translation makes me … Read More ...
Mosaic Monday: Sweet Textures
1. Mudcloth earrings – polymer clay, 2. Textured Neclace, 3. 4 butterfly- textured clay – donna kato brocade technique, 4. Faux Turquoise Textured Focal Beads with Dark Copper Antique Finish
I realized after grabbing the mosaic that … Read More ...
Roundup: Getting 2012 Off to a Good Start
Seems like a lot of people are getting their new years off to a good start with some clay – I know I’m one of them!
- CraftyLittlePigtails played with her clay (and kids!) and made some adorable little kawaii figures
Winter in Clay
Angela of CraftyGoat made these darling ATCs a few years ago including this sparkly winter tree one. We’re having an oddly warm and comfy winter so far so I can’t even say about how much prettier the clay snow is … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Hearts
Need a non-traditional heart for your Valentine? Something not pink and sugary but still lovely? Cheryl Harris of Cherylsart has a whole section full of ’em!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Polymer Valentine’s Magnets
I’m sharing another tutorial that the very talented Kael Mijoy posted for last Valentine’s Day. It makes some sweet and simple magnets. Perfect for the person you’re stuck on.… Read More ...
Happy New Year Mosaic
In with the New Year! This theme got an especially varied selection!
1. Happy New Year!, 2. Celtic Bronze Horse Fibula, 3. in with 2012, 4. Happy New Year beads… Read More ...
Sunday Roundup: Happy New Years!
Happy New Year folks! May your 2012 be filled with sweet polymer clay goodies and fabulous crafting times! It seems quite a lot of crafty bloggers are making clay related resolutions:
- Some took their first try at clay and resolve
A Little Bling for New Years Eve
Creashines is always making great, quirky pieces including a series of fun statement rings for New Year’s. This would be the perfect ring to ring in the New Year with!… Read More ...
Tiny Dishes
Here’s a simple tutorial that makes little trinket bowls – you could make quite a subtle, stylish little dish with this set up.… Read More ...
Clay With a Winter Theme
We have a few more months of the white, cold stuff to get through around here. Luckily, looking at the lovely clay work cheers anyone up!
1. snowflakes button 4cm, 2. The polar cubes, 3. Snowy night , … Read More ...