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 ...
Polymer Clay Blog Links
I’ll be updating my blog roll and would love your help! Am I missing your favorite polymer clay blog? Do you have a blog that explores your polymer clay adventures? Am I missing one of the great ones that have … Read More ...
Art Bead Scene Challenge
The Art Bead Scenehas a new monthly challenge for January, Ice Storm. Combine your polymer clay art beads into jewelry to celebrate the winter season and you could win over $100 worth of art beads! Visit the Art Bead … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Art Archive
Elise Winters has created a site to document the history of polymer clay. To move ahead and break new ground in our medium, it’s a always good to know where we came from as an artistic movement. Visit the Polymer … Read More ...
Resolutions – Polymer Clay Guilds
Resolve to meet up with polymer clay artists in your community this year. Here a list of guilds in the United States. Why join?
*Be inspired by your fellow clayers
*Learn new techniques
*Take classes offer by the guild
*See … Read More ...
Clean Your Pasta Machine
Out with the old, in with the new…clay that is. Here are easy to follow instructions for cleaning your pasta machine. A project I have yet to accomplish in all my years of claying. I think I’ll set my … Read More ...
Have Yourself a Very Polymer Clay Christmas
Have a happy holiday!
Image from from RedFenyx, who makes the cutest polymer clay figures, ever!… Read More ...
Rock-n-Rollin’
Check out these new acrylic rolling rodsfrom Polymer Clay Productions. How many times have you misplaced that clear rod that’s camouflaged amidst your clay, stamps, inks and powders?
[tags]polymer clay tools[/tags]… Read More ...
Ornament Making with Polymer Clay Productions
Watch this videocast from the Polymer Clay Productions team for a little last minute inspiration.… Read More ...
Claymation Christmas
Okay, it’s not polymer but it is clay! I remember watching this Christmas specialwhen I was in high school and I was amazed at what they were able to “paint” with clay.  The characters in the front are … Read More ...
Ornament Thursday
Today’s project is a simple ornament that can do double duty as a gift tag. I love embellishing gifts with a little something extra!
Materials:
polymer clay (I used scrap colors in red, olive, teal and white)
vellum paper
ribbon… Read More ...
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from the flickr photo album of Marsha Panthera. Her work sings of the childlike wonder that is so magical about this time of year. When you are done there, head over to her etsy … Read More ...