The other day when I was researching doll molds I ran across Crick’s The Enchanted Gallery store. It’s filled with the most amazing face, doll, goddess molds I’ve ever seen. She also have a great collection of molds from … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Sale
Is there anything more joyous than seeing Micheal’s .99 polymer clay sale ad in the Sunday newspaper? Perhaps a pocketbook that says, “stock up!”Â
Stock up for your polymer clay creations, gifts you plan to make and don’t forget polymer … Read More ...
Commerical Molds for Polymer Clay Doll-Making
Not quite feeling up to the task of sculpting a doll? You can easily customize commercial molds to add your own touch to these dolls. Here is an article from Polymer Clay Express on customizing molds.
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Doll-making Tips
A few random doll-making tips:
1. Study human proportions; hands, feet and heads are the most common parts to have either too large or too small.
2. Use oil paint mixed in with liquid polymer clay for facial features.
3. … Read More ...
Art Doll Inspiration
I suppose I have off-beat tastes when it comes to dolls. While I appreciate those who render life-like miniature scultpures what I look for in art dolls is more of a narrative quality. I love dolls that look like they … Read More ...
Book Review – Designing the Doll
In Designing the Doll, Author Susanna Oroyan demystifies the creation of dolls by offering techniques, basic construction and some very good thoughts on design instead of step-by-step projects. Filled with diagrams and color photos of dolls from the some … Read More ...
Art Dolls
I want this book! I know it will be a visual treat and offer up some serious doll-making inspiration. As the holidays get closer, my mind turns towards gifts and I would really love to create 2 dolls for … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Flatware
Add a little polymer clay pizazz to your Thanksgiving Day feast by recycling old flatware into festive partyware! Couldn’t be easier, here are the instructions for polymer clay partyware via the DIY network.
[tags]polymer clay, projects, crafts, diy, housewares, … Read More ...
Photography Polymer Clay
Need to take better pictures of your polymer clay work? I posted a few tips on my blog the other day. Here is just a quick before and after shot of some of my beads. Natural lighting is the key!… Read More ...
Fall Harvest of Polymer Clay
Here is a weekend’s worth of Fall inspiration for you! Click on the picture to look at the amazing work of these artist up close. Â
We are in the middle of fall, with the leaves changing colors, turkeys on … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Michele Gabriel Studios
I have been of fan of Michele Gabriel’s beads and pendants since I first found etsy. Michele’s work has a unique feel of mystery and story-telling conveyed in each little creation. I love her mix of painterly and sculptural effects, … Read More ...
One Ring to Rule Them All
Okay, so maybe at the end of the weekend you won’t be sitting in a corner petting your latest creation, murmuring “My precious.” But here is some inspiration for creating your own rings in polymer clay.Â
There are many ways … Read More ...
Halloween Reader’s Gallery
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t’s all about you today! Here are the fall/Halloween creations sent in by our readers. Thank you for sharing your work.
Rebecca entered this spiderweb pendant and was chosen by random as our winner!
Submitted by Nanjodogz
Ghost Rider … Read More ...
Call for Entries
Last Call: be featured in the first Readers’ Gallery! Email me a photo of your Halloween or fall inspired polymer clay creation and I’ll include it in our gallery. I’ll accept entries until 12pm (CST) tomorrow. Â
Need a little … Read More ...
Faux Ceramic Pendants
Looks just like the real thing! Using liquid polymer clay and a colorant, this is a simple project for any skill level. This would be great to use with vintage buttons to add texture.Â
Not to jump to far ahead, … Read More ...