Polymer clay is a clever chameleon, here are some recent finds that showcase this medium’s amazing ability to copy what we see in nature.
I’m so smitten with this new cuff bracelet from Kim Cavender featuring lotus pods. From her … Read More ...
Clay Extruder Bonanza!
Iris Mishly posted an awesome round up of links with clay extruder gun tutorials. I had no idea this tool was so versitle. It’s not in my tool box, but after looking around at these projects, now I want … Read More ...
Help Polymer Clay Shine!
Bead Star is the American Idol of jewelry design contests. Polymer clay shines in more than a few categories in this competition. I have two designs as finalists! (pictured here) I see there are polymer clay entries in the plastic … Read More ...
A Little Bird Told Me – Crafty Links
It’s time to share another round of crafty links from the blog-o-sphere.
Today’s little bird comes from Menagerie Studio, a cute etsy shop that offers some very unique pendants. Jewelry designers take note, grab these up while they are such … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Design Inspiration
Need some quick design inspiration? Check out the mother load of tile designs from Tile Heaven. They cover some of my favorite art history periods, including a whole section of Arts & Crafts Movement designs. Oh, the gears are … Read More ...
Painted Clay Tile
Oh, another reason to try Piñata inks! This mouth-watering project is from the Sydnee Holt. You could use this project for scrapbooking, cardmaking, pendants, magnets, the list goes on! Click here for the directions for these painted clay tiles and … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Fern Planter
While I was scouting around for garden inspired project for this week, this little planter from the Studio by Sculpey folks caught my eye. I thought, wow, now there is the chance for endless possibilities. On the instruction sheet it … Read More ...
Clay Extruder Video
That clever Crafty Goat has put together an informative video on how to use a clay extruder. Along with a fun bead project she covers basics of using the extruder and cleaning it. Definitely worth watching!… Read More ...
A Little Bird Told Me…
It’s time for another round of crafty links.
Today’s little bird is a brown wren from JanZio, a polymer clay and brass filigree pendant. Such a sweet and lovely creation!
On to the links…
Aileen’s Musings
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Progress & Possibilities ’08
The National Polymer Clay Guild is proud to announce “Progress & Possibilities ‘08”, their fourth international juried exhibition, open to all NPCG members. Each artist may submit up to 3 different entries; entry fee is $25. Online submissions will … Read More ...
Eastern Inspirations
A little visual inspiration for the weekend. I’m so digging these motifs at the moment.
I found an amazing stamp collection on Etsy from artist, Allison Fromich of Tigerlillyshop. It’s called Garden Pond and features designs of a Koi, Tigerlily, … Read More ...
Pearls of Wisdom
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:
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