Resin Alternatives on Polymer Clay
In recent years, it’s become very popular to make polymer clay pieces glossy by adding a layer of resin. Often seen on polymer clay earrings, a thick coating of resin
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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.
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?
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.
Hobby Lobby Crafter’s Collection Advanced Polymer Clay
Hobby Lobby has two new brands of private label polymer clay. Here is a review of their advanced version of Crafter’s Collection Polymer Clay.
Hobby Lobby Crafter’s Collection Craft Polymer Clay
Hobby Lobby has a new private label brand of polymer clay. Here is my review of the CRAFT version of their Crafter’s Collection Polymer Clay.
Craftsmart Polymer Clay from Michaels
Is Michaels Craftsmart polymer clay a good brand of clay? It’s honestly hard to tell because they’re unclear about what’s in the package.
Crafter’s Collection Polymer Clay Supplies from Hobby Lobby
Polymer clay has always been sort of the unloved stepchild of the art world and artists have had to make-do by borrowing tools, supplies, and implements from other arts and
Most Polymer Clay Problems are Caused by This One Thing
Most of the polymer clay problems that new makers face right now are caused by one simple thing. Soft polymer clay.
Traveling with Polymer Clay
Whether you’re flying to a polymer clay retreat or just going to visit relatives and want to bring your clay, it’s easy to wonder what you need to know about
Cernit Pearl – The Sparkly Polymer Clay
Cernit is a Belgian brand of polymer clay with an array of many lines with special features. There is opaque clay (Number One), half-opaque clay (Opaline), Translucent, Metallic, Neon, Nature
Nail Products for Polymer Clay
In the world of polymer clay, we’ve long “borrowed” art materials and tools from other crafts and activities. From pasta machines to floor scrapers, from oil paints to varnish, we
Translucent Polymer Clay: Pardo vs. Cernit
Which translucent polymer clay is best for making earrings, jewelry, vessels, faux stone? Compare Pardo vs Cernit in this article.
Pardo Polymer Clay – A Tale of Two Pardos
Pardo Polymer Clay is a brand from Germany that deserves another look. It has a full range of colors, metallics, and translucents. The translucent clays are among the clearest available anywhere.
