There’s something about sunflowers that just makes a house feel happier. Maybe it’s the colour, maybe it’s the fact they’re never trying to be perfect, or maybe it’s just that they remind me of slower afternoons when the kids were … Read More ...
21 Spring Air Dry Clay Crafts To Make And Sell This Season
There’s something about spring that makes me want to clear off the craft table, open a window, and start making pretty little things again. Of course, “clear off the craft table” is doing a lot of work here, because if … Read More ...
Clay Too Sticky? Too Crumbly? Try These Fool-Proof Polymer Clay Fixes
If you’ve ever cracked open a fresh block of Fimo or Sculpey, only to have it glue itself to your hands—or worse, crumble apart when you try to roll it—you know how frustrating polymer clay can be. The good news? … Read More ...
How To Make A Milk Mache Molding Compound
There are some craft projects that feel like they belong on a rainy afternoon kitchen table, and this Milk Mache Molding Compound is exactly one of them. It is part craft, part science experiment, and part “wait… did we just … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Air Dry Clay Jewellery Trays with Leaf Imprints
Air dry clay is one of the most versatile materials for crafters, and in this YouTube tutorial, Jana Storm shows how to elevate it into something elegant and gift-worthy. By imprinting leaves and grasses into clay, she creates stunning jewellery … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Polymer Clay Earring Cutter Bundle Set
If you’ve ever sat down to make polymer clay earrings and wished you had a whole drawer of shape options ready to go, this earring cutter bundle set might just become your new studio essential. Instead of buying one shape … Read More ...
How to Stop Polymer Clay from Sticking to Your Work Surface (and Lift It Without Distortion)
One of the trickiest things when working with polymer clay is keeping it from welding itself to your work surface. We’ve all been there—you’ve rolled out the perfect sheet, only to have it stretch, warp, or tear when you try … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Handbuilt Bird Feeder
For anyone who loves combining pottery with a touch of nature, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a perfect project. In this video, she shows how to create a ceramic bird feeder using nothing more than the pinching technique … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Marbling Air Dry Clay
If you’ve ever wanted to give plain air dry clay a little extra flair, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a fantastic place to start. In this video, she shows how to create a beautiful marbled effect using just … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series: Attempting the Viral Quilt Mug
The internet has fallen in love with the viral quilt mug trend—bright geometric patterns that look like fabric blocks stitched together on clay. In this video, the creator takes inspiration from the legendary Emma Bridgewater and shows us how … Read More ...
How to Stop Polymer Clay from Sticking to Cutters (Beginner-Friendly Fixes and Pro Tips)
If you’ve ever tried cutting polymer clay only to have it cling stubbornly to your cutter, you’re not alone. Sticky clay is one of the most common frustrations for beginners and even seasoned makers. The good news? With a few … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Rustic Farmhouse Watering Bell Pottery Template
Every so often, I stumble across a pottery template that feels like it was made for me—and this Rustic Watering Bell Template is exactly that. If you love farmhouse style, slow living, and clay projects that feel both functional and … Read More ...
5 Things to Make Your Boyfriend with Air-Dry Clay for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day gifting can feel a bit… awkward. You want it to be thoughtful, but not cheesy. Handmade, but not something that ends up shoved in a drawer out of politeness. And if your boyfriend is anything like most men, … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: DIY Ceramic Soap Trays
If you’re looking for a handmade pottery project that doubles as a thoughtful gift, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a gem. In the video, she demonstrates how to make ceramic soap trays from stoneware clay, using simple … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review How to Make Heart-Shaped Bowls and Cups
Seasonal pottery has a way of blending tradition, creativity, and heartfelt expression, and this Valentine’s Day tutorial captures all three beautifully. In this video, potter Calder Van Andel walks viewers through the complete process of making delicate heart-shaped bowls and … Read More ...