Want to take a polymer clay class without the expense and time commitment of traveling? That Crafty Place is offering a selection of polymer clay classes that might be just what you are looking for!
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Don’t You Just Love Polymer Clay?
In the hands of 12 different artists, this chameleon clay is yielded into each artist’s vision. 12 different color palettes, 12 different directions. Stamped, painted, sculpted, caned, molded, the possibilities are endless. What’s not to love about a material that … Read More ...
Textures Treasure Hunt
I’ve just recently started playing around with textures in my polymer clay work. I admit to looking at every object in my house now as a possible texture tool! Mossy Owl has given a great list of texturing ideas from … Read More ...
Going for Baroque?
New work from Barbara Fajardo.Â
These scrumptious flowers feature multiple techniques, in color combinations that have me drooling! You can read about them on Barb’s blog, here.Â
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Findings for Polymer Clay
Visit one of my favorite online bead shops, Ornamentea, for a great collection of bezels to fill in with your polymer clay creations. Check out all their unique findings and offerings.Â
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Dover Pictorial Resources
Want instant graphics and pattern resources for your polymer clay creations? Visit our old friends at Dover Publications. I fell in love with this Art Nouveau one. They seem to have a book for every time period in art … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Dollar Days!
If you are lucky enough to have a Micheal’s or Hobby Lobby in your area, both craft store chains are offering polymer clay on sale this week for $1. Stock up, because that is below wholesale.Â
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Art Nouveau Inspiration
The best polymer clay designs come from being inspired and influenced beyond a technique. Techniques are the language, the words and sentence structure that we speak as polymer clay artists. True poetry comes from expressing something beyond a jumble of … Read More ...
Color Tricks
Yes, I’m on a color kick this week! Here is another page of color tips & tricks from Scupley.Â
You might want to try these color mixing tricks to achieve different common color palette variations:
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Color School
Understanding the basics of color theory will help you know how to adjust colors effortlessly. You’ll understand how to use value to create better beads.  Your color schemes will become more personalized and sophisticated as you learn more about … Read More ...
Evolution of a Color Scheme
Lisa Clarke, of Polka Dot Creations, shared with me her fascinating “Evolution of a Color Scheme” blog series.  I highly recommend checking it out and trying your own version. I know I have a few flickr … Read More ...
Inspiration from Art
One of my greatest inspiration for colors and patterns in my beads are the works of the masters such as Monet and Van Gogh.Â
There is a cool tool on Big Huge Labs that creates harmonious color palettes based on … Read More ...
Chase Away the Winter Blues
With this simple Mini Millefiori Collection from Ronit Golan. It’s a whole tutorial in one photo! Simple, sweet and could help add a little tropical flavor to your weekend.
If you need more of a color blast, visit Ronit’s … Read More ...
Quick Tip – Reducing Fingerprints 2
Last year I posted on reducing fingerprints on your finished polymer clay work. To which someone pointed out, why not just wear gloves?Â
Well, I hate to work with gloves on while I’m making beads. But during my busy … Read More ...
Call for Submissions – PolymerCafe
The new editor for PolymerCafe, the only magazine dedicated to polymer clay, is currently looking for submissions for upcoming issues. The magazine will now come out 6 times a year! Visit their website for details on how to submit projects, … Read More ...