It’s December 30, and you know what that means?

It means it’s International Love Your Pasta Machine Day!

Okay, so there isn’t really an International Love Your Pasta Machine Day, but if you work with polymer clay you know just how very useful this tool can be. So maybe we should just declare it the “First Annual International Love your Pasta Machine Day!”

When polymer clay artists began using pasta machines to roll out sheets of clay, it made incredibly complex canework possible, as well as that near-magical combination of colors called the Skinner blend.

(Here’s a link if you’re unfamiliar with the Skinner Blend:)

Instructions for a Skinner Blend

So, why not show your pasta machine a little love and look through these

Pasta Machine Basic Care Tips shared by Desiree McCrorey?

Or if you’re feeling extra ambitious, you can always try her

Extreme Pasta Machine Care

Are you a novice who just needs the basics?

Basic Use

And if you are already a Pasta Machine pro, you can take a look at her

Narrowing the width of the Pasta Machine tutorial

While you’re at Desiree’s site, don’t pass up the chance to look around at her intricate polymer clay and wire jewelry, here’s a sneak preview:

Next Polymer Clay Idea:

Kawaii Cat Pancakes Polymer Clay Tutorial

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! will feature four workshops along with virtual talks by some of the best polymer artists in the country, an exhibition of small works in polymer, and a curated feature in the Store. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 25, 6-8 PM, and will be free and open to the public.

POP!’s focus on workshops and the materiality of polymer makes this boutique event more than just a conference. Each participating artist was selected for their unique perspectives on polymer and the exciting ways they are moving the medium forward. The featured instructor for the event is Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, whose pioneering techniques in polymer have made him one of the most respected artists in the field. His jewelry and sculptural objects have been shown in many national invitational exhibitions, and his works are represented in numerous private collections, galleries and museums.

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POP! – Perspectives on Polymer