Jolene has a great charm to show us – adorable penguins! As Jolene mentions, these are useful as pendants, charms for dust plugs… anywhere that needs a fun little dangle. The larger version of these would just like holiday ornaments … Read More ...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Earrings
Simple but effective designs are always the best tutorials. This one for three different earring sets makes a variety of simple earrings. They even show some colour varieties and you could go from there to create completely custom designs.
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Tutorial: Build a Robot
The nice folks at Sculpey.com and Britta Lautenschlager have this robot project. It says it’s geared towards the kids but I think it would be fabulous for any of us clayers. The tutorial uses original and terracotta Sculpey clays … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quicky, Quirky Banner
Well sort of pirate-y which you could play up. Me, I’d probably add this to the next Fimo polymer clay business card holder or plaque I make because it adds a little attitude.
Even though the whole tutorial shows in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Covered Flatware
Here’s a simple tutorial for covering flatware and little household items. The author covers how to make the canes, the pattern sheet to use and some steps on how to bake it. I would probably just bake this nestled in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Father’s Day Catch All
This tutorial is pretty straightforward but also one of those easy to customize for your dad things. Add details or colours he likes, write a favourite quote. Give it with a few fun contents in it – candy, a new … Read More ...
A Polymer Clay Father’s Day
Gifts for the guys, the dads, uncles, stepdads – from the talented clayers:
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| Pretzel Magnet by Bananamoo | Cufflinks by KDGArt |
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| USB Drive / Miniature Camera by JnPol | Custom Settlers of Catan Board by VanGamble |
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Pens
There are pretty much as many ways of covering pens with clay as there are pens out there. I usually create sheets, cover the pen barrel and gently repair the edge or add tiny slices to obscure it. The method … Read More ...
Tutorial: Faux Wax Seal Stamps
Nikki shares her wax seal stamp tutorial with us here. She makes a simple innie “stamp” but you could certainly use any other stamp or sculpt a low relief design to use. If I were to use this with sealing … Read More ...
Tutorial: Jellyfish Making
This project isn’t for the faint of clay-heart but it makes these great, ethereal jellyfish. The tutorial appears step by step on Agnes’ Flickr photostream beginning here and proceeding a series of photos in the stream. You have the chance … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dad Rocks Paperweights
At the shop today I was beginning to plan what handmade items to showcase for Father’s Day so it got me going through my notes for clay versions to use online, as well. This tutorial by Amanda Formaro calls for … Read More ...
7 Garden Markers Made From Polymer Clay
Many of us have been planting our gardens, and if not, we will be soon. Whether it be a large garden or a few simple planters with some herbs, it can sometimes be difficult to remember what you planted, and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Watermelon Buttons
This is a sweet project for making caned watermelon buttons. I especially like that they’re purposefully made to go with a project from another medium. And you really can’t beat Sarah’s adorable model.
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Cute Clay Creatures
Cute, clay, creatures… sometimes alliteration is the way to go. Some of the cute critters and creatures by polymer clayers on Etsy:
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| Little Gnome by MonstrousFish | Hedgehog Earrings by ElisaRadaelli |
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| Chameleon Pendant by Twiggynkaa | Tiny Sloth Totem by AnimalitoClay |
Tutorial: Faux Egg Specimen
Painting is one of those things I keep telling myself I need to do more of with clay (and, my crafts in general). And really, after seeing this project tutorial it poked me again. I happen to have a little … Read More ...