Most of us have browned our clay by accident. Here’s a tutorial for a sweet, realistic looking cookie complete with yummy looking baked edges. Do check out Tangerine Taiyaki’s album for other yummy looking kawaii goodies!
Tutorial: Peace and Joy
Absolutely insanely adorable! This tutorial from Sculpey for the little snow couple is one I’ve actually got half done on my work table (causing me to neglect several other projects, mind you) and I will post a pic on the … Read More ...
Monday Mosaic: Bring on the Cute!
Round 1 of the Christmas ornaments – starting with the cute & funny!
1. Whimsical Snowman Ornament, 2. Candy Land Yorkie Terrier, 3. Snowman Ornament/Charm Red & Gold Scarf, 4. Zombie… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Snowmen in Canes
In the real world, I teach regular polymer clay classes to both kids and grownups. My last adult class, a caning intensive, ended with the whole class doing a group cane to finish it off. I was very impressed with … Read More ...
Decorate Your Christmas… in Clay
My public service – in the sense that I’m always looking so I’m going to share – advertisement: this is based on a quick search for polymer clay Christmas decorations.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Reindeer are Awesome!
Adorable little reindeer from Sandy! These remind me of the teeny wine bottle cork reindeer I made as a little kid. I’m thinking I’ll have more reindeer soon although I’m pretty sure a few of my originals still get hung … Read More ...
Rounding Up Sunday
- Don’t forget! Take the survey on Polymer Clay Daily (if it’s still up by the time this posts) Speak up about how you think polymer clay should go with the manufacturers
- The Etsy Russian Team has a giveaway for a
Tutorial: Turkey Place Card Holder
Here’s another Sculpey tutorial – this one is a less cartoony turkey sculpture to use for a place card holder at your Thanksgiving meal. The tutorial says to use a ripple blade or scalloped scissors. Using shaped edge scissors … Read More ...
Mosaic Monday: Decorating Your Thanksgiving Table
1. napkin-rings, 2. Thanksgiving OOAK pumpkin picture photo holder
I realize this is a bit of a niche topic – Thanksgiving table decorations made from polymer clay – but the above are a couple of examples! You could make … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make a Turkey
Need a little bit of turkey? This video shows you one way to make a cute, polymer clay turkey.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Make Chevron Beads
This tutorial appears on a Russian blog but the photos are so clear you’ll be making these Fimo faux chevron style beads in a jiffy. There’s also instructions for a neat looking folded bead with what looks like the same … Read More ...
Sculpey and Syndee
Years ago, on PolymerClayCentral’s forum, Syndee Holt used to run a semi-regular chat. She was always a lot of fun as well as super talented. I was delighted to see she has a new blog right on Sculpey’s site at: … Read More ...
Tip: Making Button Holes
I’m pretty sure everyone knew before me but the bestest trick for making consistent button holes? A corn cob poke. Since I’ve been making all sorts of buttons, I grabbed a package of them at the dollar store. This poke … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Around the Home
Let’s face it. My polymer clay world revolves around canes and beads. I like that with the CraftGossip gig I have the push to look at what else is out there in the clay world. I’m getting a bit of … Read More ...
Simple Cane Tutorials
The PCAGOE has a couple articles about caning including this one written by Jackie of the Pleasant Pheasant. This is more of a philosophy of caning (as well as a few of the simple canes) series that leads up … Read More ...