I’m currently building up inventory for fall shows which means, at least somewhat, I’m using glues here and there. And glue and polymer clay is a pain. Some glues just don’t work. For example, I’ve had embarrassing failures with hot … Read More ...
Making Faux Gemstone Crystals with Polymer Clay
Here’s an excellent faux gemstone tutorial from polymer clay 
artist Stephanie Kilgast. It makes a great stand of faceted gemstone points with vibrant colour and lots of visual interest. Stephanie has a channel full of good stuff to look at.… Read More ...
Tiny Teddy Bears in Polymer Clay – A Sweet Miniature Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to make the tiniest, most adorable teddy bear out of polymer clay? These little bears are so small they can sit on the tip of your finger! They’re perfect as dollhouse miniatures, charms, or just … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Essential Oil Rings
Sculpey with Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza use marbled Soufflé clay along with a Premo square ring blank to create an essential oil ring. Check out the tutorial.
I’m curious how well essential oils work with polymer clay. I … Read More ...
Hibiscus Flower Modeling
As with a lot of really great modeling instructions… this one isn’t, specifically, for clay. It’s for gum paste or sugar craft. And like a lot of other instructions, they work just as well for clay. Dusky Rose, a UK … Read More ...
Air Dry Clay and Napkin Pendants
Transferring or incorporating other media images into your polymer clay isn’t that unusual but I admit I haven’t done it with air dry clay. This Greek artist uses the often cute motifs from paper napkins to do it with … Read More ...
A Starry Night… with Polymer Clay
Here’s a fun exercise – make a polymer clay take of a piece of classic art. In this case, Jessica of JS Threads chose A Starry Night which is definitely one of my favourites. She uses polymer clay to capture … Read More ...
DIY Polymer Clay Pens
“This is a super simple craft that requires minimal and inexpensive materials! It’s great for almost any age, too,” says Marybeth of Lifestyle for Real Life of her tutorial. And she’s right! Covering basic stick pens is one of … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Trays
Here’s another take on a “ring dish” made from polymer clay – this coffee table tray from FallForDIY. Depending on the size of your shape you bake on, you could go up to quite a large size with clay. Past … Read More ...
Miniature Succulents in Smiling Planters
I’ve always admired Stephanie Kilgast’s work with her miniature foods so I keep an eye out for other work she does. Here’s a video for tiny polymer clay succulents along with tips on how to add painted details (the smiling … Read More ...
DIY Photo Holder
Vanessa shared a tutorial on My Printly for DIY photo holders. The holder uses a chunk of marbled clay that is then faceted. A wire holder is made from a length of wire (pick a fun colour to go with … Read More ...
Custom Cheese Markers from Polymer Clay
Niki from 365 Days of Craft has another project to share with us. She calls her cheese markers “A unique approach to entertaining at home.” I kinda have to agree that they would certainly make the labeling for your … Read More ...
Mini Tools for Dad
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our dad may not be a handy, tool loving guy but mine is… I would probably turn these great mini tools into magnets or push pins for his workshop after I made them. Just Clay It has a channel… Read More ...
Mini Succulents from Polymer Clay
Niki of 365 Days of Craft has some great succulents in her tutorial. Use polymer clay and basic tools to make your own little cactus for your fairy garden or miniature vignette. Use a tiny amount of paint to … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Rainbow Necklace
Natasha shares a tutorial for making a rainbow necklace from polymer clay with us. It was probably intended for around St. Patrick’s Day when spring is starting to show up in warmer parts of this hemisphere. It’s pretty much the … Read More ...