If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own dinnerware but thought you needed fancy tools or a pottery wheel, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a must-watch. In this video, Jana walks us through the process of creating handmade … Read More ...
What is Silver Art Clay or Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and How Do You Work With It (and Fire It!)
If you’ve ever dreamed of making real silver jewelry at home—without the need for a silversmith’s workshop—silver art clay or precious metal clay (PMC) might just be your new best friend. It looks like clay, feels like clay, and … Read More ...
DIY Pottery Clay Sardines with Hand-Drawn Designs
If you’ve ever walked through a Greek market, you’ll know the charm of sardines lined up fresh on ice. This project brings that same coastal energy into your home, but with clay instead of fishy fingers! These glossy ceramic sardines … Read More ...
DIY Clay Egg Tray – Handmade Farmhouse Charm for Your Kitchen
There’s something about eggs that feels timeless—whether it’s a basket of freshly laid ones from the farmer’s market or the dozen you picked up on your weekly grocery run. But let’s be honest, those cardboard cartons aren’t exactly pretty to … Read More ...
DIY Metal Clay: How to Make Your Own Silver and Copper Clay at Home
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning powder into precious jewelry with your own two hands, metal clay is pure magic. Imagine taking fine silver or copper powder, mixing it with a binder, shaping it like clay, and then—poof!—after firing, you’re … Read More ...
The Best Glue for Polymer Clay (And How to Use It Without Messy Mistakes)
If you’ve ever spent hours sculpting the perfect polymer clay earrings only to have the posts pop off, you’ll know the heartbreak of choosing the wrong glue. Polymer clay doesn’t play nicely with every adhesive, and what works for paper … Read More ...
Cold Porcelain Clay: What It Is, How to Make It and Crafting Tips
Cold porcelain clay has been around for decades, but it’s having a bit of a comeback in today’s DIY circles. Unlike polymer clay or ceramic clay, this clever medium doesn’t need baking or firing. It’s air-dry, inexpensive, and you can … Read More ...
POP! – Perspectives on Polymer
POP! – Perspectives on Polymer
Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022. A five-day celebration of contemporary work in polymer, the event will have something for everyone who loves polymer clay. POP! … Read More ...
Kawaii Cat Pancakes Polymer Clay Tutorial
If you love all things cute and quirky, then this Kawaii Cat Pancake Charm tutorial is just what you need! Nothing screams kawaii quite like food turned into adorable little cats, and these miniature pancake-inspired charms are the perfect combination … Read More ...
Book Review – Miniature Cake Creations
Miniature Cake Creations by Maive Ferrando
Indulge your sweet tooth with these scrumptious desserts that you can wear or collect! These delectable treats will satiate both your desire for creativity and your fondness for sweets. There are 30 delectable projects … Read More ...
Book Review – Clay Lab for Kids
Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make
, Model, and Mold with Air-Dry, Polymer, and Homemade Clay.
Art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! presents Clay Lab for Kids. Cassie Stephens introduces 52 hands-on crafts … Read More ...
DIY Extruded Polymer Clay Bangle
This clay tutorial shows you how to make a bangle using extruded canes or noddles of clay and then carefully wrapping the bangle base to create this textured bangle.
You can see the full tutorial with lots of step-by-step photos … Read More ...
Faux Abalone Shell Polymer Clay Bowl Tutorial
This clay bowl tutorial shows you how to create a fake or faux Abalone shell bowl. A beautiful addition to a hamptons style house or decor. You can see the full written tutorial here or the video below.
These Abalone … Read More ...
Make Your Own Faux Leather Sculpted Flowers
Many years ago I brought home a leather flower picture frame from Poland, it was all hand made and has been on my wall for over 30 years. It was an unusual keepsake from a holiday. These flowers remind me … Read More ...
Which Sealer Is The Best – Testing Polymer Clay Sealers
This article by the Bluebottletree is a comprehensive guide to the best sealers for your clay projects. A detailed test of brush on sealers and spray on sealers were used with a controlled master cane as shown above. Do you … Read More ...