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How to Make Handmade Pottery Ceramic Wind Chimes

August 20, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

There’s something so magical about the gentle clink-clink of ceramic wind chimes swaying in the breeze. Unlike the sharp tones of metal chimes, pottery pieces create a softer, more earthy sound that feels grounding and peaceful. If you’ve been looking … Read More ...

The Best Glue for Polymer Clay (And How to Use It Without Messy Mistakes)

August 18, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

If you’ve ever spent hours sculpting the perfect polymer clay earrings only to have the posts pop off, you’ll know the heartbreak of choosing the wrong glue. Polymer clay doesn’t play nicely with every adhesive, and what works for paper … Read More ...

Cold Porcelain Clay: What It Is, How to Make It and Crafting Tips

August 18, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Cold porcelain clay has been around for decades, but it’s having a bit of a comeback in today’s DIY circles. Unlike polymer clay or ceramic clay, this clever medium doesn’t need baking or firing. It’s air-dry, inexpensive, and you can … Read More ...

DIY Homemade Clay with Cornstarch – The Best Recipe for Crafts, Ornaments and Keepsakes

August 18, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Homemade clay is one of those secret recipes that once you try, you’ll never go back to store-bought. A bag of cornstarch and a little baking soda can become something truly magical: a soft, pliable clay that air dries beautifully … Read More ...

DIY Air Dry Clay Magnets – Easy Stamped Clay Craft

August 18, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about clay crafts, isn’t there? The cool, smooth texture in your hands, the way it slowly transforms with just a little pressure and imagination—it’s both soothing and creative. Today, we’re making DIY air dry clay magnets… Read More ...

POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

May 12, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022.  A five-day celebration of contemporary work in polymer, the event will have something for everyone who loves polymer clay.  POP! … Read More ...

Kawaii Cat Pancakes Polymer Clay Tutorial

May 9, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

If you love all things cute and quirky, then this Kawaii Cat Pancake Charm tutorial is just what you need! Nothing screams kawaii quite like food turned into adorable little cats, and these miniature pancake-inspired charms are the perfect combination … Read More ...

Book Review – Miniature Cake Creations

April 25, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

Miniature Cake Creations by Maive Ferrando

Indulge your sweet tooth with these scrumptious desserts that you can wear or collect! These delectable treats will satiate both your desire for creativity and your fondness for sweets. There are 30 delectable projects … Read More ...

Book Review – Clay Lab for Kids

March 28, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make, Model, and Mold with Air-Dry, Polymer, and Homemade Clay.

Art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! presents Clay Lab for Kids. Cassie Stephens introduces 52 hands-on crafts … Read More ...

DIY Extruded Polymer Clay Bangle

March 14, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

This clay tutorial shows you how to make a bangle using extruded canes or noddles of clay and then carefully wrapping the bangle base to create this textured bangle.

You can see the full tutorial with lots of step-by-step photos … Read More ...

Faux Abalone Shell Polymer Clay Bowl Tutorial

February 28, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

This clay bowl tutorial shows you how to create a fake or faux Abalone shell bowl.  A beautiful addition to a hamptons style house or decor. You can see the full written tutorial here or the video below.

These Abalone … Read More ...

Make Your Own Faux Leather Sculpted Flowers

February 14, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

Many years ago I brought home a leather flower picture frame from Poland, it was all hand made and has been on my wall for over 30 years.  It was an unusual keepsake from a holiday. These flowers remind me … Read More ...

Which Sealer Is The Best – Testing Polymer Clay Sealers

January 31, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

This article by the Bluebottletree is a comprehensive guide to the best sealers for your clay projects. A detailed test of brush on sealers and spray on sealers were used with a controlled master cane as shown above. Do you … Read More ...

Enchanted Leaf Polymer Clay Bowl Tutorial

January 17, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

In this clay tutorial you will learn how to create a bowl using real leaves and alcohol inks. A great project for a natural bowl.
Try the project with different sizes and shapes of leaves, vary the background texture, and … Read More ...

Book Review – The Polymer Clay Techniques Book

January 3, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

Polymer Clay Techniques Book 

Here are all the techniques you need to create oven-clay projects: buttons, beads, jewelry, figurines, boxes, mosaics, and frames.

The book begins with some basic techniques to get you started, including rolling, baking, and gluing. It … Read More ...

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