Fimo and clay tips and tutorials
I’m so smitten with Elizabeth Bonura’s latest flower creations! What I love about them is that they are like 3-dimensional paintings.
This is the description of how she created this incredible little piece of art work, “Inspired by nature, I … Read More ...
The polymer clay world is descending upon Baltimore this weekend for the National Polymer Clay Guild’s annual conference. You can follow along with updates from Polymer Clay Daily.
I for one, cannot wait to read the blogs next … Read More ...
New color? No, just a new name. Premo’s Frost used to be known as bleached translucent.
“Considered by many artists and crafters to be the clearest of all the translucent clays, it’s great on its own for layered applications and … Read More ...
Here is another demo from YouTube. This time the author of Polymer Clay Daily takes you through the creation of a graphic face cane. … Read More ...
Want instant graphics and pattern resources for your polymer clay creations? Visit our old friends at Dover Publications. I fell in love with this Art Nouveau one. They seem to have a book for every time period in art … Read More ...
Understanding the basics of color theory will help you know how to adjust colors effortlessly. You’ll understand how to use value to create better beads.  Your color schemes will become more personalized and sophisticated as you learn more about … Read More ...
Lisa Clarke, of Polka Dot Creations, shared with me her fascinating “Evolution of a Color Scheme” blog series.  I highly recommend checking it out and trying your own version. I know I have a few flickr … Read More ...
The new editor for PolymerCafe, the only magazine dedicated to polymer clay, is currently looking for submissions for upcoming issues. The magazine will now come out 6 times a year! Visit their website for details on how to submit projects, … Read More ...
The Art Bead Scenehas a new monthly challenge for January, Ice Storm. Combine your polymer clay art beads into jewelry to celebrate the winter season and you could win over $100 worth of art beads! Visit the Art Bead … Read More ...
Resolve to meet up with polymer clay artists in your community this year. Here a list of guilds in the United States. Why join?
*Be inspired by your fellow clayers
*Learn new techniques
*Take classes offer by the guild
*See … Read More ...
Have a happy holiday!
Image from from RedFenyx, who makes the cutest polymer clay figures, ever!… Read More ...
Okay, it’s not polymer but it is clay! I remember watching this Christmas specialwhen I was in high school and I was amazed at what they were able to “paint” with clay.  The characters in the front are … Read More ...
Today’s project is a simple ornament that can do double duty as a gift tag. I love embellishing gifts with a little something extra!
Materials:
polymer clay (I used scrap colors in red, olive, teal and white)
vellum paper
ribbon… Read More ...
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from the flickr photo album of Marsha Panthera. Her work sings of the childlike wonder that is so magical about this time of year. When you are done there, head over to her etsy … Read More ...
What a cute a snowman purse for the whimsical folks on your gift list or maybe for yourself. I think this could be adjusted as a candy dish or decoration for a table top. The project is from the Linda … Read More ...
