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Make Polymer Clay Earrings You’re Proud Of
Polymer clay earrings are wildly popular and very trendy right now. They’re easy and fast to make, which means you can make them in every color to match your wardrobe.
Cernit Sparkling Review
Cernit Sparkling are a line of mica powders produced by the same company that makes Cernit Polymer Clay. Find out what makes these mica powders unique in my review here.
Special Effects in Mica Powder
Mica powder can be pearlescent or metallic, but there are special effects mica powders that allow duo, interference, or color shifting looks.
Lubing Your Extruder’s O-ring
Learn why extruders have o-rings and why you need to lubricate them.
Gold Paint Markers on Polymer Clay
Discover which gold paint markers and pens work best on polymer clay and which are better left for other crafts.
CrystaLac Brite Tone Coating on Polymer Clay
I have tested it and can now heartily recommend CrystaLac Brite Tone on polymer clay when you need a gloss finish or varnish.
Colored Translucent Polymer Clay
Learn about and compare Fimo, Pardo, and Cernit Colored Translucent Polymer Clay.
Polymer Clay Pots and Vases
Will polymer clay withstand extended contact with water? Well. It depends.
Modified Pasta Machine for Polymer Clay
Learn about a couple of cool modifications my pasta machine has, that you can have done for yours too.
What is a Polymer Clay Conditioning Machine?
What is a clay conditioning machine and which one should you buy?
9 Polymer Clay Truths Newbies Don’t Believe
There is so much misinformation that it can be hard to know what to believe. Here are 9 Polymer Clay Truths Newbies Don’t Believe.
DAS Polymer Clay Review
Smaller brands often bring unique things to the market and this brand of clay is no different. Here’s my DAS Polymer Clay review. Find out if this clay is any good or if you should skip it.
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