Here’s a neat mixed media bracelet tutorial using clay, resin and jewellery findings. I love the way the resin sets up and magnifies the look of the inks. I really will have to give my resin a better try…
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Here’s a neat mixed media bracelet tutorial using clay, resin and jewellery findings. I love the way the resin sets up and magnifies the look of the inks. I really will have to give my resin a better try…
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Here’s a quick stand for all of the awesome eggs you decorated. Or at least a tutorial to make the stand. The idea would work for the big decorative rocks (or done in small, for your small treasures, too!) Thanks … Read More ...
I made an addition to my covering round Christmas ornament tutorial and you can use the same concept, with a few changes, to cover Easter eggs. I use plastic eggs because I hate cleaning the real ones but it would … Read More ...
On with the garden theme – one of my favourites, CraftyGoat, has a tutorial for plant markers. I made a few of my own version to use in my container garden.
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Our sister site has a tutorial for a cute Easter Tile. You could tuck cute Easter magnet tiles into your gift baskets this season – the perfect way to add a polymer clay touch to your gifts.
… Read More ...Here’s an adorable Fimo Easter bunny by Maddy Hill. The tutorial is detailed and the finished sculpt is super.
Picture by Maddy Hill / Inspirational Techniques and Tutorials
… Read More ...Jenny of Craft Test Dummies has another great tutorial to share with us, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day: a shamrock pin. This one uses metal leaf, alcohol inks and a little resin as well as clay.
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One of the friendliest, most fun pro clayers is Syndee Holt. She shares her knowledge relentlessly (you can’t help but get a pick up!) and this video tutorial is just another example. Click, watch, enjoy. The Pinterest board of hers … Read More ...
Sculpey has a great tutorial for an entire leprechaun sculpt – just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This sculpture is that excellent (for me!) mix of not too cartoony but still simple to build.
picture courtesy of Sculpey.com
… Read More ...I went looking for a few videos on YouTube about making polymer clay clovers in time for St. Patrick’s day. Here’s one. Next week, I’ll have a tutorial for a four leaf clover cane. At least a tutorial for … Read More ...
Here’s a cute transfer tutorial for a lovely looking pin (or pendant). If you’re one of the people for whom transfers never work or rarely, I recommend googling Judykins Tranzit paper. The stuff works like a charm for me. Also … Read More ...
Here’s a tutorial for making quick little post earrings from polymer clay (and post findings!) This sort of earrings is perfect for all sorts of embellishment as the tutorial points out – glitter, paint or varnish are just a few … Read More ...
Here’s a fun one from TheGlueGunGirl: a tutorial for little clay French style macarons. She makes these into keychains but really they’d work wherever you’d like a macaron bead.
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Here’s a last minute Valentine’s Day project for your crafting pleasure: a heart charm necklace
I’ll be spending this Valentine’s Day – since it also does double duty as my birthday! – doing crafts with friends. Pretty much one of … Read More ...
Here’s a straightforward tutorial for a Valentine’s Day magnet from Paneamoreecreativita. I recommend baking for a little longer and using a strong jewelry glue for adhering the magnet. In my experience, attaching things to clay with hot glue doesn’t work … Read More ...