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
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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 ...
Polymer Clay Masks part 2
It’s Friday and so I’m here to offer you a little quirky polymer clay inspiration to jump start your weekend!Â
This mask is from SaltandPepper and has been entered in the Etsy Halloween Costume Contest and the PCAGOE monthly challenge… Read More ...
Art with Heart
I invite you to check out the artwork and blog of polymer clay artist, Tejae Floyde. Her encased hearts are thought provoking, soulful objects of beauty. Scroll through her blog archives to see more of her amazing pieces.
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Gothic Queen Art Bead Challenge
Be sure to check out the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge. The Art Bead Scene is a collective blog that I edit, along with 5 other talented bead artists. Our goal is to celebrate art beads and inspire those … Read More ...
The Business of Beads
Ever want to know what a polymer clay cottage industry looks like? Well the team behind She Beads fills us in during this quick video. I love watching them make those huge canes and check out the storage shelves … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Masks
Yes, you can even use polymer clay to create a Halloween costume! It’s Friday, time for a little weekend inspiration and polymer clay goofiness. Here are some fun masks from Flickr, both in polymer and traditional clays. Hopefully you’ll find … Read More ...
Halloween Polymer Clay Clock
It’s scary how time flies! To add a little Halloween decor to your desk, try this Gothic inspired clock by artist Heather MacFarlane. You can find clock bits in your local arts & crafts shop. You can also reuse … Read More ...
Photo Transfer Images and Inspiration
Okay, so now that you’ve learned the trick to easy photo transfers you’d like to know where to find some great images, right?Â
Join the flickr group Collage Images for a wonderful resource of vintage and public domain images. You … Read More ...
Easiest Photo Transfer Method
Want a fast and fool-proof photo transfer method for adding images to polymer clay? My favorite is Dotty McMillian’s Picture Perfect Color Photo-transfers. The secret is using t-shirt transfer paper
for ink jet printers. Works perfectly every time!
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