One of my favourite gemstones is larimar, a lovely sea blue that looks like shallow ocean water. Ludmilla Bakulina, a talented polymer clay artist with a strong YouTube presence has her take on a faux version in this video.… Read More ...
Solar Powered Fairy House
This mixed media project uses Mod Podge clay which is a dimensional glue more than a clay. You can shape and mold it but I find it works best in projects like this near solar powered light/fairy house project by … Read More ...
Polymer Clay – Pasta Machine Basics
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admit it. I take it for granted that I have a pasta machine to use with my Fimo clay. In fact, I have several although I only use one every day. And it’s a good quality Atlas pasta machine … Read More ...
The Crazy Cane
Canes are a really powerful concept in polymer clay but the technique itself can be so simple. Literally anything you take slices off of can be a cane and this tutorial by Leah Fisch (hosted by Polymer Clay Central, still … Read More ...
Clay Cactus Ring Holder
Christine, from Collectively Christine, has a darling polymer clay, cactus shaped, ring holder tutorial. The tutorial uses white original Sculpey and paint but you can use your preferred clay. Whichever way you go, make sure you bake it at … Read More ...
Clay Dustplug DIY
Makoccino shows how to build your own kitty dustplug for your cell phone or other device with an audio port. The tutorial even goes into how to use an old pair of ear bugs to get the headphone jack but … Read More ...
Fun Cable Holders
This project uses Sugru, a great air drying modeling clay that is best suited for things like tool handles, repairs to small breaks and stuff like this. The finished, cured product is silicone and sturdy. It also sticks to most … Read More ...
Underwater Scenes from Polymer Clay
This is more of a decor scene – textures and patterns suggestive of underwater scenes. A plaque or tile or simple sculpt like this would make a great decorator piece for home. The tutorial from the Etsy Russian Team makes … Read More ...
Faux Coral and Polymer Clay
A lot good crafty ideas spring from wanting a cheaper, DIY solution to something really cool but pricey found elsewhere. This decorative faux coral tutorial, by Vidya of What’s UR Home Story, is just that. Towards the end of … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Jellyfish
Someone asked me about my starfish beads the other day – something I couldn’t easily answer because it has been years since I did that cane – and so I looked around to see what others had done for sealife … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Flower Canes
When I first got looking at canes online a few years ago, I was in a rush to learn how everyone got the cool effects in their cane designs. There was a lot of experimenting and staring at people’s pictures. … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Faux Marble
A well done faux marble made with Fimo polymer clay looks just like the real deal. Especially with a good sanding and buffing. It makes great dollhouse mini details as well as pieces where marble would be convincing – insets … Read More ...
Fourth of July Clay Jewellery
Use your polymer clay skills – and some fun, glittery clay in flag colours – to build a set of patriotic jewellery for your 4th of July events. This tutorial, from Sculpey and Amy Koranek, uses jewellery bezels to … Read More ...
Out of this World Polymer Clay
Did you know July 2nd is World UFO Day? I didn’t until my phone rattled off this little bit of trivia. So, in honour of World UFO Day, I found a video for a simple, sparkly UFO (or do this … Read More ...
Patriotic Polymer Clay Cake
If your fairy garden or miniatures scene needs a 4th of July scene here’s a great little cake for it! RioSong shares a straightforward video tutorial for a layer cake on their channel. Need a Halloween cake? Swap the … Read More ...