I want these “cool” tools. They’re even better than the ones that can be bought! Original, very unique, and just all around awesome. They were made using this tutorial. Go ahead, take … Read More ...
Stacker bead tutorial
Amy of Ovenfried Beads has made a tutorial for her famous Stacker Beads. And it’s free! How’s that for generous? Here are her exact words –
” Hey folks…….
Ok I just can’t keep it to myself any longer. In … Read More ...
Bangles, Cuffs & Dangles
The bigger the bracelet the better this season. With polymer clay you can add volume without weight. Here is a collection of some bracelets from flickr to get your creative gears turning.
Polymer clay can stand on it’s own as … Read More ...
Painted Clay Tile
Oh, another reason to try Piñata inks! This mouth-watering project is from the Sydnee Holt. You could use this project for scrapbooking, cardmaking, pendants, magnets, the list goes on! Click here for the directions for these painted clay tiles and … Read More ...
Clay Extruder Video
That clever Crafty Goat has put together an informative video on how to use a clay extruder. Along with a fun bead project she covers basics of using the extruder and cleaning it. Definitely worth watching!… Read More ...
Carved Beads
Carved Bead project by Dona Kato, this is another example of using linoleum cutters with polymer.
[tags]polymer clay, beads, carving, dona kato[/tags]… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Pirate Coins
Next on my to-do list is experimenting with my linoleum cutters and polymer clay. In my other life I’m a printmaker, so the ideas are bursting forth!
This fun pirate coin project was recently dug up on my explorations of … Read More ...
Hearts Galore
Since Bead Star’s competition has the special theme of hearts to support the American Heart Association, I thought I’d share a few tutorials this week to get you thinking in that direction.Â
To start off the week, here is a … Read More ...
Alcohol Inks & Polymer Clay
We’ll start off this post with a free projectfrom Fire Mountain Gem, designed by Tammy Honaman. It’s a great multi-stand bracelet in lovely shades of spring green beads mix with stamped polymer clay charms.
Here is an overview of … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Rainbows
Top o’ the mornin’ to you! Well, it’s not morning, but that’s the extent of my St. Patrick’s Day hoopla. I was searching around for something to celebrate the day and knew this cane would be perfect. If polymer clay … Read More ...
Mokume Gane Tutorial
1-choose your colors. I chose 6 but I more frequently go with only 4 colors. The colors I have chosen are inspired by craftymoose’s photo from her recent trip to Italy and for the creative challenge on etsy.
2-make sheets
… Read More ...Polymer Clay Hits the Beach!
Polymer Clay seashells inspired by my first Bead Cruise. Where have I been the last two weeks? Getting ready for the cruise and then sailing from tropical island to tropical island while I taught bead and jewelrymaking classes. It’s … Read More ...
Faux Ceramic Pendants
Tina Holden has an interesting new tutorialon her blog for faux ceramics. She uses chalks to color her pieces and finishes them with Liquid Kato Polyclay and alochol inks to create a glaze.   Thanks for the tips … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Face Cane
Here is another demo from YouTube. This time the author of Polymer Clay Daily takes you through the creation of a graphic face cane. … 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 ...