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Website Review – Poly Clay Play

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Hi ladies (and gents?) !

I was cruising around some old haunts on the web, and one of them was the Poly Clay Play website. When I found this gem of a site I was first beginning to explore clay. I love her site just as much today. Trish Hodgens is the owner of the Poly Clay Play site, which offers tools and unique supplies to help keep the polymer fun going with monthly sales. She also has monthly clubs for both, adults and children. There are free samples of a few of her her club projects on the site. Oh, and there are monthly challenges, this month was the Spooky Tabletop decor. It was a hard choice to pick from the entries . Last month the theme was “bugs”. That looked like a fun one also. She offers monthly kits for her members of the club to use with the challenges. Then, there’s the Yahoo group where you can keep up with the going’s on over there and to vote in the challenges.

The thing that I loved on the Poly Clay Play site; Trish has a new way of doing color-mixing recipes and it also cures the problem you may have of storing them. She calls her system ” Rainbow of Color System” ” The Poly Clay Play Color Recipes & Storage System”

Here is a small description from the website about her new color-mixing product- 

“The Poly Clay Play” website is a superb site for polymer clay beginners to start. The monthly kits have all the instruction you need and Trish doesn’t mind answering any of you questions. She has well stocked supplies of all kind of goodies, I spotted a texture sheet that’s gonna be mine! So, beginner or pro, at least check out her supplies!

A comprehensive kit with everything you need except clay.

Color chips at your fingertips. Easy to See – Easy to Recreate !

Poly Clay Play’s ~ Rainbow of Color System
Everything you need to create and save your recipes!

Binder

Recipe Card Pages hold up to 180 Recipes

Printed Recipe Cards for your New Polymer Clay Recipes

Pre-Printed Recipe Card with lots of colors to try

Inventory Sheets

Shopping Lists

Polymer Clay Color Charts

Web Access to New Color Recipes

Step-by-Step Easy to Understand Instructions for making your own or following the included recipes.

Color chips at your fingertips. Easy to See – Easy to Recreate!

 Let me know if anyone has one or gets one, so you let me know how easy it is.

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Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review 4 Pottery Hacks You Should Know!

Pottery is a craft that thrives on tradition, passed down from one potter’s wheel to the next. In this video, Rajiv Surendra visits legendary potter Guy Wolff to share four pottery hacks that every clay enthusiast should know. These aren’t flashy gimmicks — they’re small, practical tips that can completely change the flow of your studio work.

The Video

Filmed inside Guy Wolff’s rustic workshop in Litchfield, New York, this tutorial blends hands-on learning with storytelling. Rajiv explains that these are lessons he picked up over years of working with Guy — wisdom that only comes from decades of experience at the wheel.

From improving efficiency to refining form, each hack is something you can put into practice the next time you sit down to throw.

What We Loved

  • Generational Knowledge: Guy Wolff is a master potter whose career has influenced countless makers. Hearing his advice through Rajiv’s perspective feels like sitting in on a private masterclass. 
  • Practical Tips: The hacks aren’t abstract theory — they’re immediately useful for potters of all skill levels. 
  • Accessible Teaching: Rajiv’s enthusiasm and Guy’s grounded wisdom make the content approachable and enjoyable to watch. 
  • Studio Atmosphere: The video captures the charm of Guy’s workshop, brimming with tools, clay, and history.

The Hacks at a Glance

  1. Small Adjustments, Big Results – Simple tweaks in how you handle clay or tools can save time and reduce strain. 
  2. Efficiency Matters – Working smarter in the studio lets you focus on creativity rather than fighting the clay. 
  3. Respect the Process – Pottery isn’t about shortcuts; it’s about honing little techniques that add up over time. 
  4. Learn from Masters – Watching someone like Guy work is a reminder that the best hacks are rooted in tradition. 

Why You Should Watch

This video isn’t just about tricks — it’s about perspective. The relationship between Rajiv and Guy shows how pottery is a living craft, shaped by mentorship and shared practice. For beginners, the hacks will feel like revelations. For experienced potters, they’re a reminder of the beauty in refining the basics.

If you’ve ever wanted to make your studio time more efficient, less frustrating, and more joyful, this video delivers timeless advice you’ll carry forward in your clay journey.

Watch the full video here: 4 Pottery Hacks You Should Know!