Polymer clay flowers and pearl necklace by Barb Fajardo.
The Art Bead Scene is hosting a new monthly challenge for June. The theme this month is Pearls of Wisdom. Along with the chance to be a featured designer, (the … Read More ...
Inspiration vs. Copying
Just a quick and friendly reminder that I feel needs to be said today. The images shown on here from myself and other artists are not for you to copy. Unless a project is posted with a link to a … Read More ...
A Little Bird Told Me – Crafty Links
Suspended Flight Necklace by SingingSky
Join me each Sunday for a crafty link round up from some very talented designers. I’ll also feature a favorite polymer clay creation from Etsy or Flickr, like the beautiful bird above.
Experiment with Base Colors
Color theory at work: when you place a color next to something, it will look different. Simple, but helpful to know! The next time you are creating beads or objects using molds and paint, try these nifty little tricks:
Compliments … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Clasps
Looking for ways to express your creativity right down to the last detail? Or maybe creating your own findings is a budget savvy alternative for finishing off your jewelry designs. Here are four different clasp ideas using the same toggle … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Productions Online Party!
Polymer Clay Productions is celebrating their 1 year anniversary and you are invited to the party!
Join them June 1st on their website, www.polymerclayproductions.com from 3-5 PM eastern standard time for a LIVE event! You can participate to win … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Buttons
Functional and Stylish! I found a fun collection of buttons on Flickr this week. Buttons are simple to make and can be made using any techinque you already know.
Buttons can be created by piercing two or more holes, adding … Read More ...
Craft Gossip Editor – A Cover Girl!
Yep, those are my polymer clay beads on the cover of Simply Beads! My Siren’s Song necklace project is featured in the June issue, in stores now. Sorry, it’s not a beadmaking project.
I’m very inspired by the ocean when … Read More ...
Liquid Polymer Clay Tests
Jenny, from the Craft Test Dummies recently did a run through and comparison of the different brands of Liquid Polymer Clay. You can read about them here and here.
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Clay Sale
Clay is on sale this week at Michael’s. I can’t think of a better way to spend a buck!… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Beadmaking Tips
If you haven’t already, check out Cindy Lietz Beadmaking Tips. She has a great blog filled with little tid-bits to make beadmaking easier. Love her clear photographs and easy to understand directions.Â
I had a tri-bead roller that sat … Read More ...
Carved Beads
Carved Bead project by Dona Kato, this is another example of using linoleum cutters with polymer.
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Polymer Clay Pirate Coins
Next on my to-do list is experimenting with my linoleum cutters and polymer clay. In my other life I’m a printmaker, so the ideas are bursting forth!
This fun pirate coin project was recently dug up on my explorations of … Read More ...
Make Your Own Molds!
I just recently started exploring using molds to make beads and have to say, it’s quite addicting!
These are urchin beads that I’ve made using Scupley’s Super Elasticlay MoldMaker. It’s super easy to use and captures really great details. … Read More ...
Book Review – Making Polymer Clay Beads
If I could use one word to describe this book it would be thorough! Making Polymer Clay Beads
 by Carol Blackburn is jam-packed with easy to follow projects. There are tips at every turn, showing you not only how … Read More ...