Here is a YouTube video demo on making the cutest, tiniest cookies you’ve ever seen. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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The Illustrated Doll
I’m particularly taken with Nancy Wiley’s Blue Fairy doll. Visit her website for your daily dose of inspiration!… Read More ...
Another Amazing Doll Gallery
If you haven’t been to Akira Blount’s website before, there is an overwhelming collection of her mixed media dolls/sculptures that grace the Louvre and the White House Collection. What a treat to be able to see this artist’ body … Read More ...
Doll Inspiration
It’s another week of inspiration from the world of doll-making. I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite finds from the 500 Handmade Dolls book by Lark.Â
First this week is artist Ima Naroditskaya. You must go visit her … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Candy Hearts
i’m sure there any many ways to create polymer clay hearts, here is one tutorial to get you started. You could also use one of the mold compounds from the craft store to make a mold of an actual conversation … Read More ...
Don’t You Just Love Polymer Clay?
In the hands of 12 different artists, this chameleon clay is yielded into each artist’s vision. 12 different color palettes, 12 different directions. Stamped, painted, sculpted, caned, molded, the possibilities are endless. What’s not to love about a material that … Read More ...
Textures Treasure Hunt
I’ve just recently started playing around with textures in my polymer clay work. I admit to looking at every object in my house now as a possible texture tool! Mossy Owl has given a great list of texturing ideas from … Read More ...
Going for Baroque?
New work from Barbara Fajardo.Â
These scrumptious flowers feature multiple techniques, in color combinations that have me drooling! You can read about them on Barb’s blog, here.Â
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Dover Pictorial Resources
Want instant graphics and pattern resources for your polymer clay creations? Visit our old friends at Dover Publications. I fell in love with this Art Nouveau one. They seem to have a book for every time period in art … Read More ...
Art Nouveau Inspiration
The best polymer clay designs come from being inspired and influenced beyond a technique. Techniques are the language, the words and sentence structure that we speak as polymer clay artists. True poetry comes from expressing something beyond a jumble of … Read More ...
Color School
Understanding the basics of color theory will help you know how to adjust colors effortlessly. You’ll understand how to use value to create better beads.  Your color schemes will become more personalized and sophisticated as you learn more about … Read More ...
Evolution of a Color Scheme
Lisa Clarke, of Polka Dot Creations, shared with me her fascinating “Evolution of a Color Scheme” blog series.  I highly recommend checking it out and trying your own version. I know I have a few flickr … Read More ...
Inspiration from Art
One of my greatest inspiration for colors and patterns in my beads are the works of the masters such as Monet and Van Gogh.Â
There is a cool tool on Big Huge Labs that creates harmonious color palettes based on … Read More ...
Art Bead Scene Challenge
The Art Bead Scenehas a new monthly challenge for January, Ice Storm. Combine your polymer clay art beads into jewelry to celebrate the winter season and you could win over $100 worth of art beads! Visit the Art Bead … Read More ...
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from the flickr photo album of Marsha Panthera. Her work sings of the childlike wonder that is so magical about this time of year. When you are done there, head over to her etsy … Read More ...