Some of the goings on in the polymer clay world:
- If you’re not familiar with the International Polymer Clay Association… have a look at their site! The number of THINGS going on is staggering. The events calendar is always full
Polymer Clay Imp
These could be made cuter or they could be made creepier with a little paint. Either way, if your Halloween decor needs an impish twist I suggest having a look at this simple tute for making polymer clay imps.… Read More ...
Clay Mokume Gane Beads
Since I’m currently cranking out mokume gane beads I thought I’d browse Flickr and see what others had done with the technique. All I have to say is WOW!
1. Handmade Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Round Bead Set of 15 … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Witch’s Fingers
To get you in a creepy, clay Halloween mood here’s a tutorial for witch’s fingers.… Read More ...
Rounding Up the Polymer Clay
A few goodies from the online clay world –
- If you’re into clay beads and jewellery, don’t forget to take a stab at the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge. This month has a hedgehog in the inspiration art. I
Tutorial for the Red Lilyish Flower Cane
Here’s a lovely flower cane tutorial from Kael Mijoy. Her pictures are great and she goes into some details on how to put the background in so that you have less distortion in reducing the cane.
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Polymer Clay Apples
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Here’s a tutorial to make a charming apple from Amy of the b-line.
We’ll call this my Steve Jobs tribute!… Read More ...
Sweet Rainbow Bright Beads
Here’s some bright and cheery beads to start your week off. These sweet top drilled beads are from Pennyslane on ArtFire and are some great examples of mokume gane.… Read More ...
Rounding Up Some Clay Activities
Out on the net there’s the regular good stuff going on:
- The PCAGOE has their monthly Challenge vote – you can win prizes simply by voting in their contest
- PCC’s October challenge is Skulls and Spooks and you should definitely
Make Your Own Clay Pandora Style Beads
… and the Etsy Russian Team shows us how with their quick and easy tutorial. Make sure and check out the contributor, Dariami, on Etsy. She makes lovely pieces.… Read More ...
Another Idea for Clay Sorting
Leigh Ross shares her method for catching scraps and sorting them in her workspace. This is just one of the many tips you can find on the PCC forums.… Read More ...
A Polymer Clay Cuff Bracelet Tutorial
Nicole of One Golden Apple shares with us her tutorial for making a stamped clay cuff bracelet. Sweet!
Another version out there is the pop can one where the strip is baked on a can then twisted off when warm … Read More ...
Autumn Miniatures in Polymer Clay
Here’s a few minis to get our autumn rolling in the polymer clay world. Autumn may be my favourite colour palette (then again, I seem to remember feeling like this as every new season rolls in).
1. Autumn Harvest, … Read More ...
What Says Autumn in Clay to You?
Now that we’re officially here, in autumn, I’m searching all the goodies folks have posted with autumn themes, colours, motifs… you name it. Margrit Bohmer’s view of autumn is beautiful! What does your autumn-in-clay look like?… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Animal Totems
Clay artists are creative, creative folks. Leanimale’s store on Etsy is a trove of treasures including the one that caught my eye up here, her Le Kiwi Bird totem. The coatimundi is a close second though. Or maybe the Hamster.… Read More ...