I am in love with this polymer clay leaf bowl. This bowl can also be made with air-drying clay too. The tutorial is easy to follow and all you need are some stunning leaves to get started. These make great … Read More ...
Book Review – Clay Jewelry
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Polymer Clay Canes for Spring
Almost all of my work is done with polymer clay canes and, like a lot of other clayers, I make them to sell too. It’s always been fun for me to see what everyone else is making. I used to … Read More ...
Easter Bunny Clay Napkin Rings and Bird Nests
Get a head start on your Easter crafting with some fun bunny napkin rings and little decorative nests. Michelle of OurCraftyMom shares a tutorial using air dry clay to create them. You could, of course, do the same sort of … Read More ...
Halloween Themed Polymer Clay Treats
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.
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Polymer Clay Tips and Hints
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 ...
Glues and Polymer Clay
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
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 ...