We had snow here, for a few days, in September. Yes, really. Since then it’s been more like regular autumn – leaves changing, blowing off trees, the sunlight a bit watery and the evenings are chilly. I think a collection … Read More ...
Tiny Polymer Clay Hedgehogs
Tiny sculpted hedgehogs with fuzzy coat – check out SugarCharmShop’s video for her walkthrough of the project. The video description includes a link to more info about the flocking she uses for the hedgie’s coat. She’s also got fabulous other … Read More ...
Miniatures Pumpkins from Polymer Clay
Here’s a treat from Stephanie Kilgast – a video for sculpting a pumpkin and jack o’ lantern. There’s also a fun page where she jumps off from this sculpt to making a whole zombie vignette to go with it. Stephanie … Read More ...
The Simplest Polymer Clay Canes
Sometimes the simplest polymer clay canes
make very effective designs. This very simple pattern cane from Olivine demonstrates this quite clearly. Pick colours that work well together along with a contrasting colour. Stack and cut them neatly. Use a sharp … Read More ...
Day of the Dead Cat Sculpture
I’d probably do this one in Premo rather than Sculpey III but it’s still a fun project – a black cat with a Day of the Dead paint job. The tutorial is by Joanne G Garcia for Sculpey. The black … Read More ...
Learn How To Make Three Unique Bowls
Imagine Crafts Blog has 3 polymer clay bowls that use popular mixed media supplies for the decorating. Inks and paints are one of those supplies that translate so well from papers to clay and you can collect a nice variety … Read More ...
Mokume Gane Cabochons
Mokume Gane is one of those classic polymer clay techniques you should give a try if you clay. My favourite mg is with translucent clays and foils and a ton of sanding and polishing. As a result, I do it … Read More ...
A Rubik’s Cube Grid Effect in Polymer Clay
I’m always looking for good ideas to use up scraps – I make a lot of scraps – and this neat effect from PinkLily is a good one. The tutorial (English version) reminded her a bit of the … Read More ...
Glues and Polymer Clay
I’m currently building up inventory for fall shows which means, at least somewhat, I’m using glues here and there. And glue and polymer clay is a pain. Some glues just don’t work. For example, I’ve had embarrassing failures with hot … Read More ...
Making Faux Gemstone Crystals with Polymer Clay
Here’s an excellent faux gemstone tutorial from polymer clay 
artist Stephanie Kilgast. It makes a great stand of faceted gemstone points with vibrant colour and lots of visual interest. Stephanie has a channel full of good stuff to look at.… Read More ...
Tiny Teddy Bears in Polymer Clay – A Sweet Miniature Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to make the tiniest, most adorable teddy bear out of polymer clay? These little bears are so small they can sit on the tip of your finger! They’re perfect as dollhouse miniatures, charms, or just … Read More ...
Hibiscus Flower Modeling
As with a lot of really great modeling instructions… this one isn’t, specifically, for clay. It’s for gum paste or sugar craft. And like a lot of other instructions, they work just as well for clay. Dusky Rose, a UK … Read More ...
Air Dry Clay and Napkin Pendants
Transferring or incorporating other media images into your polymer clay isn’t that unusual but I admit I haven’t done it with air dry clay. This Greek artist uses the often cute motifs from paper napkins to do it with … Read More ...
A Starry Night… with Polymer Clay
Here’s a fun exercise – make a polymer clay take of a piece of classic art. In this case, Jessica of JS Threads chose A Starry Night which is definitely one of my favourites. She uses polymer clay to capture … Read More ...
Miniature Succulents in Smiling Planters
I’ve always admired Stephanie Kilgast’s work with her miniature foods so I keep an eye out for other work she does. Here’s a video for tiny polymer clay succulents along with tips on how to add painted details (the smiling … Read More ...