Going on out there in polymer clay land:
- The PCAGOE invites you to vote (quick! ends tomorrow, May 7th) in their monthly challenge
- The Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge, as always, presents a good chance for polymer clayers who
Meet IrrysistableJewels
Tamara of IrrysistableJewels makes lovely sculpted pieces – jewellery and small figures. You can view more of her work in her Etsy shop or on her website.… Read More ...
Tutorial: A Flower Basket for Mom
Here’s an adorable Fimo project for a Mother’s Day gift, made of clay. You could customize your basket to your Mom’s favourites and add the little details in to make it extra special. In my Mom’s case, I’d probably tuck … Read More ...
Tutorial: A Message for Mom
Here’s a tutorial for a Fimo Mother’s Day card at RedTedArt. As they note in the tutorial, it would work for many other occasions as well and the simple flower motif is great for even small kiddos.… Read More ...
Mosaic: Looking to Mother’s Day
A collection of sweet Mother’s Day tributes, all made by talented polymer clay artists:
1. I Love Mom Basset Hound Dog clay sculpture, 2. Finished Mother and Calf, 3. Mouse Family, 4. The Slingshot… Read More ...
Round Up for Clayers
- PCC reminds you to have a vote in the monthly challenge and to consider participating in the next one
- The PCAGOE invites you to take a peek at their monthly challenge pieces in progress
- Amy of ThisHeartofMine shares how she
Mother’s Days Picks
A few treats for Mother’s Day:
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| Southern Magnolia Necklace by Diaszabo | Mama and Baby Dragons by EnchantedGypsyDesigns |
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| Clay Family Pendant by Claycat | Mokume Gane Earrings by KDGArt |
Technique: Buffing for a High Shine
The bead above is one I made that I buffed to a nice moderate shine with a combination of sanding, more sanding and a lot of rubbing on jeans. I later went on and used a dremel to bring it … Read More ...
Tutorial: Clay and Resin
Here’s a neat mixed media bracelet tutorial using clay, resin and jewellery findings. I love the way the resin sets up and magnifies the look of the inks. I really will have to give my resin a better try…
Photo … Read More ...
Mosaic: Pretties in Clay
Let’s face it, I am a sucker for beads and clever uses of beads. Factor that in with how much I love clay and here are some clay bead and other pretty pieces –
1. artcharm6, 2. Bag Holder … Read More ...
Clay Supplies
Today, I went window shopping for polymer clay supplies, handmade or otherwise:
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| FGreen Buttons by SelenaAnneWells | Clay Cane by Norrine |
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| Slicing Blade by CatTherien | Bisque Stamps by CharityElise |
Tutorial: Making Faceted Clay Beads
Here’s a quick tutorial / technique for making faceted (and glittery!) clay beads. The tutorial recommends fresh off the pack clay but I would say to condition it first then chill it.
Photo by HazelandAgnes… Read More ...
Tutorial: Make a Trilobyte
Found the neatest tutorial for a trilobite pendant on Eskimimimakes. The pendant is super cute by itself but now I have ideas of mixing up a good faux bone or faux stone and using that for the trilobite shape.… Read More ...
A Clay Tour
A quick tour of new clay work on Flickr:
1. Braccialetto FateOrientali , 2. 3/10/2012, 3. Beads, 4. shelf sitter giraffe … Read More ...
Sunday Round Up: Guild Edition
Have a peek at what a few of the guilds in clay world are up to:
- The 2nd Annual OK Poly-Clay Twisters Retreat runs next week, April 19-21. They’re still taking registrations if you’re interested!
- The Columbus Polymer Clay Guild