DIY Tutorials and Patterns – Page 86

Carving Your Polymer Clay

January 12, 2012 by Elaine Robitaille

In my search for textures and stamps to help with giving my clay a little oomph I’m faced with the realization that I will probably end up having to make my own. I’ve participated in a texture swap and made … Read More ...

Making an Impression in Clay

January 10, 2012 by Elaine Robitaille

Once you’ve textured your clay, you may want to highlight it and bring out the texture. This tutorial on Parole de Pate (I’m linking to the Google translator version, the French is fine even if the English translation makes me … Read More ...

Roundup: Getting 2012 Off to a Good Start

January 8, 2012 by Elaine Robitaille

Seems like a lot of people are getting their new years off to a good start with some clay – I know I’m one of them!

CraftyLittlePigtails played with her clay (and kids!) and made some adorable little kawaii figures

Polymer Clay Hearts

January 5, 2012 by Elaine Robitaille

Need a non-traditional heart for your Valentine? Something not pink and sugary but still lovely? Cheryl Harris of Cherylsart has a whole section full of ’em!… Read More ...

Tutorial: Polymer Valentine’s Magnets

January 4, 2012 by Elaine Robitaille

I’m sharing another tutorial that the very talented Kael Mijoy posted for last Valentine’s Day. It makes some sweet and simple magnets. Perfect for the person you’re stuck on.… Read More ...

Sunday Roundup: Happy New Years!

January 1, 2012 by Elaine Robitaille

Happy New Year folks! May your 2012 be filled with sweet polymer clay goodies and fabulous crafting times! It seems quite a lot of crafty bloggers are making clay related resolutions:

Some took their first try at clay and resolve

Tiny Dishes

December 29, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Here’s a simple tutorial that makes little trinket bowls – you could make quite a subtle, stylish little dish with this set up.… Read More ...

Clay With a Winter Theme

December 28, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

We have a few more months of the white, cold stuff to get through around here. Luckily, looking at the lovely clay work cheers anyone up!

1. snowflakes button 4cm, 2. The polar cubes, 3. Snowy night , … Read More ...

More Make It Snow!

December 27, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Except in this case it’s Make The Snow. This would make quite an interesting pendant. You could also use a smaller circular extruder die and form your flake on a lovely blue glitter clay background. The navy granite would … Read More ...

My Favourite Post Christmas Tradition

December 26, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Well, sort of.

See where I live, the day after Christmas is a lot like Black Friday in the US. We call it Boxing Day and we all go shop like nuts. Online will have some excellent sales including those … Read More ...