Fimo and clay tips and tutorials
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This faux cork desk organizer might be a good, useful Father’s Day gift idea. It uses a little texture and paint in addition to good ol’ Premo. Cover a few cans (or jars) in faux cork to make a useful … Read More ...
Makin’s Clay is a fun air drying clay that comes in a variety of colours. Makin’s also has quite the line of clay tools and accessories to try out. This clay project by Steph Ackerman makes embellishments out of the … Read More ...
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Nikki of Tikido enjoys her stationary and really likes the effect of wax stamps. Polymer clay gave her a solution for the brittleness of wax seals. In her tutorial, she makes durable faux wax seals for your envelopes and … Read More ...