A little while ago Etsy released Etsy Studio, a site geared specifically to craft supplies and craft lessons. These little “galaxy” magnets are a fun little clay project with good colours and a little bit of glitz. Add a little … Read More ...
Cookie Erasers for School
Fun school supplies always seemed to dull the potential pain of going back to school. Sculpey Eraser Clay is a not-too-bad eraser if you cure it properly and it’s easy to use for things like this tutorial.
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Polymer Clay Mica Shift
One of the more esoteric techniques with polymer clay has definitely got to be mica shift. By careful manipulation of the clays that have mica particles in them you can create intricate, detailed designs… with smooth tops and no other … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Sea Theme Bookmarks
I’m of the opinion bookmarks are an evergreen project – always useful – but these are aimed at the back to school crowd. They’re great, whimsical and sea themed bookmarks made from clay and readily available crafty bits. Makoccino, the … Read More ...
Tiny Polymer Clay Succulent Pots
These plant pots by Cintia of My Poppet are adorable and, as she remarks in her post, reminiscent of mid-century ceramics. The tutorial goes over how to loosely build these little planters but there’s lots of space for putting your … Read More ...
Using Alcohol Inks with Polymer Clay: Techniques, Tips and Creative Ideas
I turned to Ginger of The Blue Bottle Tree for this one—she’s such a trusted voice in the polymer clay world and has some brilliant tutorials on using alcohol inks. Her tips opened my eyes to just how versatile these … Read More ...
Alcohol Ink Washer Pendants
Sarah Jane’s Craft blog shares a really great alcohol ink project. The tutorial talks about using a clear coat at the end to keep alcohol based solvents from disrupting your pieces. Since this tutorial went out, Polyform Sculpey released their … Read More ...
Polymer Clay and Sports
The last week or so I was an official observer at the Canada Games – a national level sports event for youth – and it was both exhausting and inspirational. I see a little (more) sport themed polymer clay in … Read More ...
Complex Kaleidoscope Canes with Two Colours
In caning, one of the best tricks is learning how to add shading and depth with a simple colour palette. This kaleidoscope cane tutorial (English translation) from Anastasia Arinovich is a perfect example of how to get fabulous, … Read More ...
Make Miniature Sushi
Sushi sort of lends itself to be done as canes or cane like processes since it is one. Here’s a step-thru for making mini sushi from Lindsay Goodall on Instagram. A search for #polymerclay on the Instagram site will get … Read More ...
Another Take on Faux Larimar
This faux larimar – by Sieraden Carolina – looks more like the larimar beads I’m occasionally lucky enough to buy. She’s provided a simple tutorial on several linked Facebook posts. Have a peek, “like” it and give it a try.… Read More ...
Using Scraps to Create Complex Canework
When I make canes, there’s always bits of the blend, the reducing ends and cane crumbs left. Turning them into canes that are useful again is one of those fun projects to do when you’ve accumulated a trove of goodies. … Read More ...
Faux Larimar in Polymer Clay
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 ...