When I make canes, there’s always bits of the blend, the reducing ends and cane crumbs left. Turning them into canes that are useful again is one of those fun projects to do when you’ve accumulated a trove of goodies. … Read More ...
Faux Larimar in Polymer Clay
One of my favourite gemstones is larimar, a lovely sea blue that looks like shallow ocean water. Ludmilla Bakulina, a talented polymer clay artist with a strong YouTube presence has her take on a faux version in this video.… Read More ...
Solar Powered Fairy House
This mixed media project uses Mod Podge clay which is a dimensional glue more than a clay. You can shape and mold it but I find it works best in projects like this near solar powered light/fairy house project by … Read More ...
Polymer Clay – Pasta Machine Basics
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admit it. I take it for granted that I have a pasta machine to use with my Fimo clay. In fact, I have several although I only use one every day. And it’s a good quality Atlas pasta machine … Read More ...
The Crazy Cane
Canes are a really powerful concept in polymer clay but the technique itself can be so simple. Literally anything you take slices off of can be a cane and this tutorial by Leah Fisch (hosted by Polymer Clay Central, still … Read More ...
Faux Coral and Polymer Clay
A lot good crafty ideas spring from wanting a cheaper, DIY solution to something really cool but pricey found elsewhere. This decorative faux coral tutorial, by Vidya of What’s UR Home Story, is just that. Towards the end of … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Jellyfish
Someone asked me about my starfish beads the other day – something I couldn’t easily answer because it has been years since I did that cane – and so I looked around to see what others had done for sealife … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Flower Canes
When I first got looking at canes online a few years ago, I was in a rush to learn how everyone got the cool effects in their cane designs. There was a lot of experimenting and staring at people’s pictures. … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Faux Marble
A well done faux marble made with Fimo polymer clay looks just like the real deal. Especially with a good sanding and buffing. It makes great dollhouse mini details as well as pieces where marble would be convincing – insets … Read More ...
Fourth of July Clay Jewellery
Use your polymer clay skills – and some fun, glittery clay in flag colours – to build a set of patriotic jewellery for your 4th of July events. This tutorial, from Sculpey and Amy Koranek, uses jewellery bezels to … Read More ...
Patriotic Polymer Clay Cake
If your fairy garden or miniatures scene needs a 4th of July scene here’s a great little cake for it! RioSong shares a straightforward video tutorial for a layer cake on their channel. Need a Halloween cake? Swap the … Read More ...
Canada Day Polymer Clay
I live in Canada and this July 1st marks the 150th Canada Day. As a bit of celebrating I whipped up a tutorial for my Canada flag cane (and resulting beads!). It’s a colour block method to make a … Read More ...
Making Polymer Clay Metallic
Making faux with polymer clay is definitely part of the fun of the medium. For metallic effects you have all sorts of options. All of the brands I have worked with have a selection of “metallic” clays that aren’t bad. … Read More ...
Miniature Polymer Clay Paving Stones
Teeny, tiny landscaping for your fairy garden in the form of miniature pavers. This is the touch my potted flowers need at work – a little winding stone path between the marigolds and jump-ups – and this tutorial shows a … Read More ...
Tiny Succulents from Clay
Or fondant. The process works with either. And I bought Wilton tools to use with my clay years ago plus my collection of random cutters makes this pretty much my go to method for making these. To get coloured edges … Read More ...