Janice Abarbanel’s mosaic beads are making a splash in the world of polymer clay. Her work was recently recognized in the Bead Dreams 2007 competition. Janice was kind enough to answer a few questions about her creative process and journey … Read More ...
Sock Monkey – Polymer Clay Style
I know you were just thinking that a polymer clay sock monkey would be the perfect start to your weekend. Fear not, I’m here to get your Friday started with a little dose of whimsy. Come on…who doesn’t want a … Read More ...
Pewter Pendants to Fill!
Love the look of polymer clay and metal, but not ready to tackle metalsmithing or Precious Metal Clay? Then Patera Deep Pendants should be on your shopping list!
I found these a few months ago in my favorite altered arts/scrapbook … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Shines in Belle Armoire
Be sure to check out Belle Armoire’s Jewelry Volume 3, on newsstands now. It features quite a few polymer clay projects like creating faux china pattern jewelry and hammered “metal” lentil beads. These special issues are always full of … Read More ...
Mini “Jade” Book Project
I love a new journal or book to keep track of my inspirations and day dreams. You can create a mini “jade” book from polymer clay. Experiment with different texturing tools or stamps to create the design on the … Read More ...
Clever Clay Storage
This too clever of an idea comes from TooAquaris. She has taken her scrap clays, mixed them up and rolled them through the pasta machine to create flat layers to fold up. It looks like she put wax paper … Read More ...
Crash Course in Color
Follow along on Maggie Maggio’s blog, Smashing Color for a crash course in color mixing. Her blog offers a series of tutorials to teach you the basics of color theory. The more you know about color the better your … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Canes for Beginners
Everyone has to start somewhere and this project is the perfect place to get your polymer clay feet wet. Whether you have never touched the stuff or run screaming when you hear the word cane, this clever project shows you … Read More ...
Endless Summer Shell Bead Project
So not ready for summer to end? My shell tutorial is a quick project to whip during the holiday weekend.Â
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… Read More ...Art & Craft of Polymer Clay
Bead & Button has an online gallery of polymer clay images from their magazine. View items from amazing artists who show off the versatility of polymer clay. Pictured is “Midsummer Night Dream” by Christi Freisen.Â
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A Colorful Welcome to Polymer Clay
Polymer clay, you’ve seen it at the craft store - that crayon box of colors staring out at you. Did you know that’s just the beginning of color possibilities with polymer clay?  You can mix polymer clay with the … Read More ...