If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own dinnerware but thought you needed fancy tools or a pottery wheel, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a must-watch. In this video, Jana walks us through the process of creating handmade … Read More ...
What is Silver Art Clay or Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and How Do You Work With It (and Fire It!)
If you’ve ever dreamed of making real silver jewelry at home—without the need for a silversmith’s workshop—silver art clay or precious metal clay (PMC) might just be your new best friend. It looks like clay, feels like clay, and … Read More ...
Pottery Clay – DIY Divided Tapas Serving Platter with Illustrated Sections
Every good hostess knows a serving platter is the secret weapon at a party. It corrals snacks, makes everything look intentional, and saves you from running back and forth with little bowls. This DIY divided platter takes that idea one … Read More ...
DIY Clay Sardine Platter
A Fisherman Aesthetic Project with Hand-Painted Glaze
The fisherman aesthetic is all about rustic coastal charm, and nothing captures it quite like sardines. From vintage tins to playful patterns, sardines are making a splash in the DIY world. This shallow … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Spooky Round Mug Template – Halloween Pottery Project
Halloween pottery projects don’t have to be complicated — sometimes all it takes is the right template to unlock your creativity. This Spooky Round Mug Template is a digital download that allows ceramic and pottery lovers to make their very … Read More ...
DIY Pottery Clay Sardines with Hand-Drawn Designs
If you’ve ever walked through a Greek market, you’ll know the charm of sardines lined up fresh on ice. This project brings that same coastal energy into your home, but with clay instead of fishy fingers! These glossy ceramic sardines … Read More ...
DIY Clay Egg Tray – Handmade Farmhouse Charm for Your Kitchen
There’s something about eggs that feels timeless—whether it’s a basket of freshly laid ones from the farmer’s market or the dozen you picked up on your weekly grocery run. But let’s be honest, those cardboard cartons aren’t exactly pretty to … Read More ...
DIY Metal Clay: How to Make Your Own Silver and Copper Clay at Home
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning powder into precious jewelry with your own two hands, metal clay is pure magic. Imagine taking fine silver or copper powder, mixing it with a binder, shaping it like clay, and then—poof!—after firing, you’re … Read More ...
How to Make Handmade Pottery Ceramic Wind Chimes
There’s something so magical about the gentle clink-clink of ceramic wind chimes swaying in the breeze. Unlike the sharp tones of metal chimes, pottery pieces create a softer, more earthy sound that feels grounding and peaceful. If you’ve been looking … Read More ...
The Best Glue for Polymer Clay (And How to Use It Without Messy Mistakes)
If you’ve ever spent hours sculpting the perfect polymer clay earrings only to have the posts pop off, you’ll know the heartbreak of choosing the wrong glue. Polymer clay doesn’t play nicely with every adhesive, and what works for paper … Read More ...
Cold Porcelain Clay: What It Is, How to Make It and Crafting Tips
Cold porcelain clay has been around for decades, but it’s having a bit of a comeback in today’s DIY circles. Unlike polymer clay or ceramic clay, this clever medium doesn’t need baking or firing. It’s air-dry, inexpensive, and you can … Read More ...
DIY Homemade Clay with Cornstarch – The Best Recipe for Crafts, Ornaments and Keepsakes
Homemade clay is one of those secret recipes that once you try, you’ll never go back to store-bought. A bag of cornstarch and a little baking soda can become something truly magical: a soft, pliable clay that air dries beautifully … Read More ...
DIY Air Dry Clay Magnets – Easy Stamped Clay Craft
There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about clay crafts, isn’t there? The cool, smooth texture in your hands, the way it slowly transforms with just a little pressure and imagination—it’s both soothing and creative. Today, we’re making DIY air dry clay magnets… Read More ...
POP! – Perspectives on Polymer
POP! – Perspectives on Polymer
Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022. A five-day celebration of contemporary work in polymer, the event will have something for everyone who loves polymer clay. POP! … Read More ...
Kawaii Cat Pancakes Polymer Clay Tutorial
If you love all things cute and quirky, then this Kawaii Cat Pancake Charm tutorial is just what you need! Nothing screams kawaii quite like food turned into adorable little cats, and these miniature pancake-inspired charms are the perfect combination … Read More ...