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 ...
DIY Photo Holder
Vanessa shared a tutorial on My Printly for DIY photo holders. The holder uses a chunk of marbled clay that is then faceted. A wire holder is made from a length of wire (pick a fun colour to go with … Read More ...
My Polymer Clay Studio
Polymer clay is a fabulous medium not the least because it’s so easy to mix it with other mediums. You can sculpt with it, use it as paint, to make jewellery findings… the list goes on, almost endlessly. I even … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Wreath Earrings
Here’s an easy and fun project to make using polymer clay and wire. You can turn this Christmas inspiration into a seasonal one – make a spring wreath with small white flowers (replacing the red balls) or fall leaves (by … Read More ...
The Polymer Clay Challenge
If you’re looking for a good way to start your polymer clay year I highly recommend Katie’s Polymer Clay Challenge. I didn’t participate last year – I should have! – but have in the past a few times and, … Read More ...
For the Really Windy Days – Clay Wind Chimes
Polymer Clay Wind Chimes
I live on the Canadian prairies. Every stereotype of big, open, flat spaces is true. And it’s windy. On the best of days it’s a light breeze pushing perfect puffy clouds around in the famed Big … Read More ...
Polymer Clay and Sports
The last week or so I was an official observer at the Canada Games – a national level sports event for youth – and it was both exhausting and inspirational. I see a little (more) sport themed polymer clay in … Read More ...
Miniature Polymer Clay BBQ
I’ve got a weakness for good miniatures and food miniatures are definitely favourites. Here’s a bit of an ode to summer by some of the really great polymer clay miniaturists. I’ve linked the images to their photos on Flickr – … Read More ...
Clay Cactus Ring Holder
Christine, from Collectively Christine, has a darling polymer clay, cactus shaped, ring holder tutorial. The tutorial uses white original Sculpey and paint but you can use your preferred clay. Whichever way you go, make sure you bake it at … Read More ...
Polymer Clay and Weddings on Etsy
Polymer clay being such a flexible medium it probably isn’t a surprise it’s the go-to for a lot of wedding crafts. Cake toppers and jewellery elements are big ones but tags, votive holders, napkin rings, cake slicing tools… you name … Read More ...
Easter Clay on Etsy
There are so many talented polymer clayers on Etsy! Check out what they’re up to for Easter work:
| Easter Egg House by Macrani (shown above) |
 Bunny Crochet Hook by PedrosPlaques |
 Miniature Easter Baking by RealisticMiniatures |
 Hot Cross Bun Earrings by |
Autumn Tree Cane
A few years ago Wendy Jorre de St Jorre completed an ambitious goal: she made and posted a different tree cane each week for a year. They were all great. She shared the steps for how to make many of … Read More ...
Polymer Clayers on Etsy
I occasionally give a shout out to clayers on Etsy. I’ve used Etsy (and other platforms) for a while and a lot of clayers use it themselves so it’s a fabulous place to see what the polymer clay world is … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Snowman Kit
I’m pretty sure clayers are some of the most creative of crafters. Sometimes Creative used polymer clay to make a snowman kit. Eyes, nose, mouth and buttons have dowels or sticks attached to the clay (baked in I’m guessing) … Read More ...
Polymer Clay and Instagram
Like most parents I’m behind the times. I got onto Instagram a while ago but it was still ages after my teenager. Of course, one of the first things I did on there was go looking for other polymer clayers. … Read More ...