I had the fortune, on Saturday, to visit the Mini Maker Faire in Calgary, my hometown. Created by Make Magazine (or sponsored? inspired by?) the Maker Faires are a series of events all around the world that are a combination … Read More ...
The Clay Cactus
JooJoo on Etsy is a talented jewellery and print artist. She’s also a talented clayer, as you can see from the adorable little cactus on her site. I found the cactus as I was looking for inspiration – yes, I … Read More ...
Halloween in Clay
People are posting the cute, the sorta creepy and the downright macabre in their Halloween clay work on Flickr! I stuck with the cute here:
1. halloween clay figures 2, 2. Jack B. Rotten with bat, 3. Marty … Read More ...
Welcome Back to School
Tomorrow, school begins again here. My daughter is the usual mix of anxious and thrilled.Clay seems to have the same mixes: student works, bright buttons for each grade, school buses and little school girls in uniforms.
Experimenting with Clay
I’m always happy to find crafters who, experienced in other mediums, are having a blast trying out polymer clay. Ellie Foster at Feltabulous is my latest find and you can see not only is she having a blast but she’s … Read More ...
Clay Finds on Flickr
Gang, I found treasures this time! The adorable sleepy puppy beads? The box with (fab) scribbles? The little pond watching cherubs? A fabulous medieval styled bottle? Sometimes clayers really hit it out of the park!
Holiday Prep with Polymer Clay
I get teased by family and friends for making my ornaments beginning in early spring. I buy supplies for them at the Boxing Day sales. And every year I’m actually a little closer to prepared for holiday sales and gifts. … Read More ...
All in the Process
Ronna Sarvas Weltman makes big, organic necklaces with wonderful colour combinations, texture and shapes. Her polymer clay beads are made with a variety of techniques including marbling, carving, and antiquing. She shares a stack of photos from her process of … Read More ...
Creatures from Clay
Whimsical, wonderful clay creatures!
1. 3/11/2013, 2. IMG_2121, 3. Gold fish, 4. 3rd unicorn… Read More ...
Embellishing Glass with Polymer Clay
I don’t joke when I say I stick clay to just about anything that fits in the oven and doesn’t run away first. Glass is a favourite since clay adheres well to it if you form a mechanical hold (go … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Everything
Sculpture, mini foods, beads, wall art… I think my brain is on clay overdrive this week as I kick into high gear here, for the fall season. Do you spend time obsessing and researching leading up to your busy season?… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Beads
I’m treating myself – I stared at beads this Monday. Polymer clay beads are pretty much my thing – particularly beads with canework – and these are some lovely ones.
1. Polymer Clay Beads, 2. Pink, 3. Enchanted … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Dolls Mosaic
One of the things polymer clay (and polymer clay artists!) does best: making dolls. This selection is way out of my skill range and are just a tiny sample of what a sculptor can do with clay.
1. girlsjuly, … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Sweets on Etsy
Some of the teeny, tiny polymer clay sweet treats on Etsy:
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| Pink Pastry Acorn by ParisMiniatures | Ice Cream Cake by Asakomini |
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| Watermelons by hungarianminiatures | Raspberry Vanilla Charlotte Cake by WithLoveFromMonique |
Shiny & Cute Clay
The cute clay puppies and the shiny bling this week!
1. ‘Poppies’ 12 Polymer clay projects in 2013, July, 2. Fresh from the workshop, 3. Fabulous Faux Collection – Cactus Turquoise Earrings, 4. :: Dogs… Read More ...