Okay, it’s not polymer but it is clay! I remember watching this Christmas specialwhen I was in high school and I was amazed at what they were able to “paint” with clay.  The characters in the front are … Read More ...
Ornament Thursday
Today’s project is a simple ornament that can do double duty as a gift tag. I love embellishing gifts with a little something extra!
Materials:
polymer clay (I used scrap colors in red, olive, teal and white)
vellum paper
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Polymer Clay Bead Pens
Whimsical pens with holiday charactersare a quick and easy gift for polymer clay crafters to whip up. Check out the sock monkey one on the tutorial!
[tags]polymer clay, crafts, projects, christmas gifts, holiday[/tags]… Read More ...
Stamped Snowflake Project
Another snowflake ornament - this one uses rubber stamps, beads and other embellishments. They have 5 different alternatives using the same basic design to offer a wide variety of ideas.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you enjoy today with people you love. Eat well and spend sometime being thankful for the wonderful world we live in and our ability to create to make it better for those around us!
(Pumpkin pie turkey scene … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Sale
Is there anything more joyous than seeing Micheal’s .99 polymer clay sale ad in the Sunday newspaper? Perhaps a pocketbook that says, “stock up!”Â
Stock up for your polymer clay creations, gifts you plan to make and don’t forget polymer … Read More ...
One Ring to Rule Them All
Okay, so maybe at the end of the weekend you won’t be sitting in a corner petting your latest creation, murmuring “My precious.” But here is some inspiration for creating your own rings in polymer clay.Â
There are many ways … Read More ...
Halloween Reader’s Gallery
I
t’s all about you today! Here are the fall/Halloween creations sent in by our readers. Thank you for sharing your work.
Rebecca entered this spiderweb pendant and was chosen by random as our winner!
Submitted by Nanjodogz
Ghost Rider … Read More ...
Call for Entries
Last Call: be featured in the first Readers’ Gallery! Email me a photo of your Halloween or fall inspired polymer clay creation and I’ll include it in our gallery. I’ll accept entries until 12pm (CST) tomorrow. Â
Need a little … Read More ...
Gothic Queen Art Bead Challenge
Be sure to check out the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge. The Art Bead Scene is a collective blog that I edit, along with 5 other talented bead artists. Our goal is to celebrate art beads and inspire those … Read More ...
The Business of Beads
Ever want to know what a polymer clay cottage industry looks like? Well the team behind She Beads fills us in during this quick video. I love watching them make those huge canes and check out the storage shelves … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Masks
Yes, you can even use polymer clay to create a Halloween costume! It’s Friday, time for a little weekend inspiration and polymer clay goofiness. Here are some fun masks from Flickr, both in polymer and traditional clays. Hopefully you’ll find … Read More ...
Halloween Polymer Clay Clock
It’s scary how time flies! To add a little Halloween decor to your desk, try this Gothic inspired clock by artist Heather MacFarlane. You can find clock bits in your local arts & crafts shop. You can also reuse … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Leaf Fossil Pendant
When you go out for your next walk, pick up a few leaves to transform into pendants that celebrate the season. Here is an earthy Leaf Fossil Pendant project designed by Patricia Kimle.
[tags]polymer clay, arts and crafts, diy, … Read More ...
Wild Women Pendants in Polymer Clay
I am woman, hear me…snore? Okay, so they may not be screaming or crazed but these lovely polymer clay pendants are our Friday’s inspiration.Â
There are many face molds on the market to use in your art doll and altered … Read More ...