Ever want to know what a polymer clay cottage industry looks like? Well the team behind She Beads fills us in during this quick video. I love watching them make those huge canes and check out the storage shelves … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Masks
Yes, you can even use polymer clay to create a Halloween costume! It’s Friday, time for a little weekend inspiration and polymer clay goofiness. Here are some fun masks from Flickr, both in polymer and traditional clays. Hopefully you’ll find … Read More ...
Rock On! Polymer Clay Faux Inspirations
It’s Friday! Here is your weekend inspiration: faux stone techniques.
Just like the natural materials that they imitate, there are unending variations to these projects. The photos are from Flickr, click on the image for more information or the links … Read More ...
Color Challenge from Polka Dot Creations
Each month Polka Dot Creations hosts a Color Challenge. Create something new during the month in that color and enter it in the Color Challenge flickr group. A winner is chosen by random each month for a $25.00 … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Grant Diffendaffer
Grant Diffendaffer’s beads tap into the primordial influences of moculuer structures and hidden organism of the sea. His work is other worldly yet deeply rooted in the minute details of the natural world.Â
I’m eagerly awaiting the release of his … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Halloween Showcase
Waning Crescent Art Pendant by Gabriel
Black Cat Pin by ArtsyClay
Spider Web Beads by PapernClay
Wicked Art Doll Puppet by Elizabeth Bonura
Pumpkin Candy Jar by Peggers
Happy Boo by CLBcreations
Synergy Conference News is Buzzing
The National Polymer Clay Guild has clayers all over the Internet talking. The new format of this conference features presentations from the top artists in our field. View their websitefor more details. The conference will be held February 21st … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Emma Ralph
UK artist Emma Ralph has branched off into many mediums in her beadmaking explorations over the years, but she is still best known for her work in polymer clay. Collected by jewelry designers around the world, Emma’s work has appeared … Read More ...
I’ll Fly Away in Glory
Okay it’s Friday, feet back on the ground please! It’s time for a little polymer clay goofiness.Â
Calling all angels:Â spend some time this weekend earning your wings or rather creating them with these polymer clay projects that I’ve scrounged … Read More ...
Sushi – Polymer Clay Style!
Is he taking you out to your favorite sushi restaurant tonight? No, but it’s Friday! Okay, well maybe that doesn’t mean a trip to the sushi bar, but it does mean it’s time for a little polymer clay silliness at … Read More ...
Cruisin’ with Polymer Clay
Never have enough time for your favorite hobby? Need a vacation? Why not mix both on a crafting cruise!
Check out the following:
Polymer Paradise with Lisa Pavelka, sails next April with classes from Christie Friesen, Desiree McCrorey and … 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 ...