Not that I am a slave to trends, but if you sell your polymer clay creations as jewelry, beads or home decor it’s a smart idea to know what colors are pulsing through the fashion industry a few seasons ahead.… Read More ...
Fall Time – Capture Autumn’s Colors!
Create a clock that shows off the brilliance of autumn foliage. This is a polymer clay, stamp and paint project by Sandy Rollinger, suitable for any skill level.
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Polymer Clay Deals
Run, don’t walk to your nearest Michael’s Craft Store, polymer clay is on sale for .99 this week! Hopefully you don’t shop at the same Michael’s I do, because I stock up and clear them out!
Want more great … Read More ...
Lindly Haunani – Artist Spotlight
Polymer clay pioneer Lindly Haunani has been teaching across the country for over 10 years, exploring the endless possibilities of this versatile medium.  A founding member of the National Polymer Clay Guild, Lindly’s work has recently appeared in … Read More ...
Sushi – Polymer Clay Style!
Is he taking you out to your favorite sushi restaurant tonight? No, but it’s Friday! Okay, well maybe that doesn’t mean a trip to the sushi bar, but it does mean it’s time for a little polymer clay silliness at … Read More ...
Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry
Ready to expand your polymer clay skills into the realm of mixed media? Check out Sherri Haab’s Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry book
Polymer clay definately has a reoccurring role in this production! Her projects are innovative and … Read More ...
Cruisin’ with Polymer Clay
Never have enough time for your favorite hobby? Need a vacation? Why not mix both on a crafting cruise!
Check out the following:
Polymer Paradise with Lisa Pavelka, sails next April with classes from Christie Friesen, Desiree McCrorey and … Read More ...
Snap, Crackle, Pop! Crackled Inlay Beads
Here is a great looking project using acrylic paint and translucent clay. It sort of reminds me of batik fabric. The Crackled Inlay Beads are brought to you by the folks at PolymerClayWeb.
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Artist Spotlight – Janice Abarbanel
Janice Abarbanel’s mosaic beads are making a splash in the world of polymer clay. Her work was recently recognized in the Bead Dreams 2007 competition. Janice was kind enough to answer a few questions about her creative process and journey … Read More ...
Sock Monkey – Polymer Clay Style
I know you were just thinking that a polymer clay sock monkey would be the perfect start to your weekend. Fear not, I’m here to get your Friday started with a little dose of whimsy. Come on…who doesn’t want a … Read More ...
Pewter Pendants to Fill!
Love the look of polymer clay and metal, but not ready to tackle metalsmithing or Precious Metal Clay? Then Patera Deep Pendants should be on your shopping list!
I found these a few months ago in my favorite altered arts/scrapbook … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Shines in Belle Armoire
Be sure to check out Belle Armoire’s Jewelry Volume 3, on newsstands now. It features quite a few polymer clay projects like creating faux china pattern jewelry and hammered “metal” lentil beads. These special issues are always full of … Read More ...
Mini “Jade” Book Project
I love a new journal or book to keep track of my inspirations and day dreams. You can create a mini “jade” book from polymer clay. Experiment with different texturing tools or stamps to create the design on the … Read More ...
Clever Clay Storage
This too clever of an idea comes from TooAquaris. She has taken her scrap clays, mixed them up and rolled them through the pasta machine to create flat layers to fold up. It looks like she put wax paper … Read More ...
Crash Course in Color
Follow along on Maggie Maggio’s blog, Smashing Color for a crash course in color mixing. Her blog offers a series of tutorials to teach you the basics of color theory. The more you know about color the better your … Read More ...