This tutorial for a paw printed decorated bottle / vase uses Fimo Air. You could use the Sculpey version (which is nifty stuff, I haven’t had the chance to try the Fimo Air yet myself) or you could do this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Textured Segment Necklace
One of my favourite polymer clay artists, Sherri Kellberg, has a tutorial up on Sculpey.com. The 3 segment necklace uses a rich combination of metallic clay, powders and leafing pen. You could absolutely do this with a black base or … Read More ...
Tutorial: Knitted Clay Bracelet
Shireen Nadir says she’s just starting out with the clay but I think she’s doing some decent work despite the new factor. She shares a recent project that combines the clay and a knitting motif into an interesting channel bracelet.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine Necklace
Amy of ThenSheMade has this great tutorial for an interesting heart necklace with nice details and movement. The pendant has a combination of elements while still having that important clay thing going on.
Photo from ThenSheMade which is full of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Needle Tools
This should have gone last week with the scrap clay goodies but Ginger’s tutorial is still a great idea on how to use little bits of clay and make your own custom tools. Don’t forget, you can make the body … Read More ...
Tutorial: Houndstooth Cane
My daughter’s favourite pattern this past year has been houndstooth for some reason. She bought herself a nifty newsboy cap in it and a great infinity scarf. There was a little squee of happiness when she saw there was an … Read More ...
I Heart You… Polymer Clay Style
And now for the heart filled cuteness:
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| Valentine Giraffe by JHMiniatures | Valentine Monster by KimmiesClayKreations |
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| Valentine’s Donut by ScrumptiousDoodle | Love Letter Earrings by KalindsClayDesigns |
Maria Petkova has a photo tutorial for how to “paint with mokume gane“. There are text steps for the photo tutorial below it in the comments.
I think I will be trying this with some heart cutters for … Read More ...
Tutorial: A Valentine’s Day Book
Ginger Burrell generously offers a tutorial for creating a handmade book complete with a polymer clay cover. The heart mosaic design makes it perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift but as she points out, you could use any motif you’d … Read More ...
Tutorial: Great Faux Pearls
This tutorial is for a very classy looking faux pearl project – a ring and post earrings in this case. Renee from Cute Simple Stuff shares a video on how to do it all.… Read More ...
Scraps: Making Texture Tools
Another great use for scrap clay is to make texturing tools. Whether that’s for adding details to your minis or great sticks and stamps, scrap clay can be turned into sheets, rollers and stamps.
Looking for more polymer clay … Read More ...
Scrap Clay: More Good Stuff
It seems I’m not the only one looking for interesting ways to use up my scraps. Brandywine Jewelry Supply gathered a nice selection. I’ve been partial to the Natasha beads forever (some of mine above).
Next up are some … Read More ...
Using Up Scraps Tutorials
A resolution for my clayful New Year is to use my scrap clay – and I have a lot of scrap clay – more productively. Like a lot of people, I make swirls from my scraps. If you haven’t tried … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chinese New Year Candy Box Charm
A quick video tutorial for the upcoming Chinese New Year – a traditional candy box made up as a miniature food charm. Have a watch!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Sugar Beads
No matter how I try and help it, I’m a bead freak. Clever beads are one of the main reasons I got into polymer clay. These lovelies are by Niki Meiners and she kindly shares the instructions right here.… Read More ...