Polymer Clay Tutorial: Mixing Techniques

November 23, 2014 by Elaine Robitaille

I fully admit to not being a very brave clayer. Yes, I have my stash of metal leafs, pigments, powders, some specialty paints, scads of textures… but most of my stuff is clay with very little else. It’s not puritanism. It’s a little bit of fear. I’m a good caner and bead maker but there’s so much else you can do with clay! Pinklily jumps right in and combines textures, glass paints, patinas, canes and other goodies in this mixed media clay tutorial. Proof that being a little brave can make for very pretty combinations!

The original tutorial is in French with tons of pictures. You can view the Google translated version here.

Next Polymer Clay Idea:

POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

Comments

rebecca altic says
November 24, 2014 at 2:56 am
links not working.
Elaine Robitaille says
November 24, 2014 at 1:09 pm
Hi Rebecca! They seem to work for me… what kind of issue are you having? Is the click not taking you anywhere or just not where you would expect from the post?
Lynne Dykins says
November 2, 2015 at 3:22 pm
Says it’s not translating, and just hangs up
Elaine Robitaille says
November 2, 2015 at 9:17 pm
Hi Lynne! It seems to work fine for me – I’m using Firefox browser so I’m not sure if that could be a variable. It’s a little slow loading but it did load for me.

Have you read?

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! will feature four workshops along with virtual talks by some of the best polymer artists in the country, an exhibition of small works in polymer, and a curated feature in the Store. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 25, 6-8 PM, and will be free and open to the public.

POP!’s focus on workshops and the materiality of polymer makes this boutique event more than just a conference. Each participating artist was selected for their unique perspectives on polymer and the exciting ways they are moving the medium forward. The featured instructor for the event is Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, whose pioneering techniques in polymer have made him one of the most respected artists in the field. His jewelry and sculptural objects have been shown in many national invitational exhibitions, and his works are represented in numerous private collections, galleries and museums.