Fimo and clay tips and tutorials
It’s been a while since I’ve done a little Etsy window shopping. Polymer clayers have been doing some pretty great seasonal work it turns out – sculpts, canes, jewellery, miniatures and more.
 Pumpkin Pie Earrings by HermitDesignsJewelry |
 Jack O’ Lantern |
JSThreads has a useful little post of tips and hints she accumulated while claying. I realize most of us have our own little polymer clay rules and guidelines. I agree with most of the tips and here’s a few of … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
There are so many talented polymer clayers on Etsy! Check out what they’re up to for Easter work:
 Easter Egg House by Macrani |
 Bunny Crochet Hook by PedrosPlaques |
 Miniature Easter Baking by RealisticMiniatures |
 Hot Cross Bun Earrings by ClayandClasp |
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 ...
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 ...