Each month Polka Dot Creations hosts a Color Challenge. Create something new during the month in that color and enter it in the Color Challenge flickr group. A winner is chosen by random each month for a $25.00 … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Grant Diffendaffer
Grant Diffendaffer’s beads tap into the primordial influences of moculuer structures and hidden organism of the sea. His work is other worldly yet deeply rooted in the minute details of the natural world.Â
I’m eagerly awaiting the release of his … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Halloween Showcase
Waning Crescent Art Pendant by Gabriel
Black Cat Pin by ArtsyClay
Spider Web Beads by PapernClay
Wicked Art Doll Puppet by Elizabeth Bonura
Pumpkin Candy Jar by Peggers
Happy Boo by CLBcreations
Fingerprints – tips to keep them at bay!
Fingerprints are the bane of my existence. I spend a lot of time sanding and buffing my beads to smooth away the offending marks. Each time I think, “why didn’t I just take a minute to get rid of these … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Leaf Fossil Pendant
When you go out for your next walk, pick up a few leaves to transform into pendants that celebrate the season. Here is an earthy Leaf Fossil Pendant project designed by Patricia Kimle.
[tags]polymer clay, arts and crafts, diy, … Read More ...
Wild Women Pendants in Polymer Clay
I am woman, hear me…snore? Okay, so they may not be screaming or crazed but these lovely polymer clay pendants are our Friday’s inspiration.Â
There are many face molds on the market to use in your art doll and altered … Read More ...
Synergy Conference News is Buzzing
The National Polymer Clay Guild has clayers all over the Internet talking. The new format of this conference features presentations from the top artists in our field. View their websitefor more details. The conference will be held February 21st … Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Christi Friesen
Award-winning artist Christi Friesen has sparked our imagination with her fantastic creatures, other-worldly designs and her openness to share her work and techniques. Christi has won numerous awards, published 4 books and graced many magazine pages with her wonderful and … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Cakes Galore!
Put down that fork! These sweet treats are your fun bit of inspiration for the weekend. Although I have a feeling to some of these talented miniaturists this cake making is serious business.Â
Here is a cake tutorial from … Read More ...
Heavy Metal Bezels for Polymer Clay
Go for a little artistic flair in your next polymer clay creation. Artist Susan Lenart Kazmer is now offering a line of sterling silver and bronze bezels to fill with whatever makes your heart sing. I could see textured, … Read More ...
Fall’s Hottest Color Recipes
Color-guru Maggie Maggio posted polymer clay formulas for Pantone’s Fall color trends. Along with the recipes she offers some hints on using the trendy hues in your clay creations.
[tags]polymer clay, color trends, fall fashions, maggie maggio, color mixing[/tags]… Read More ...
Artist Spotlight: Emma Ralph
UK artist Emma Ralph has branched off into many mediums in her beadmaking explorations over the years, but she is still best known for her work in polymer clay. Collected by jewelry designers around the world, Emma’s work has appeared … Read More ...
I’ll Fly Away in Glory
Okay it’s Friday, feet back on the ground please! It’s time for a little polymer clay goofiness.Â
Calling all angels:Â spend some time this weekend earning your wings or rather creating them with these polymer clay projects that I’ve scrounged … Read More ...
Color Trends
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.
[tags]polymer clay, crafts, projects, clocks, rubber stamps, tutorials[/tags]… Read More ...