Ginger’s Dump Blend – An easy skinner blend method
Learn how to make Ginger’s Dump Blends which are a skinner blend alternative for making blended graduated sheets with polymer clay.
Category: Info: Process and Making
Polymer Clay Pots and Vases
Will polymer clay withstand extended contact with water? Well. It depends.
Essential Oils in Polymer Clay – Is a Diffuser Possible?
Don’t mix essential oils and scented perfume oils into polymer clay. Try this instead.
How to Leach Polymer Clay
Have you ever opened a brand new package of polymer clay and it was so soft, sticky, and goopy that it was almost liquid? It’s easy to assume that you
Baking Kato over Premo
What temperature should you use when curing Kato Polyclay over Premo polymer clay? The baking temperatures are different.
Polymer Clay Sealers, Glazes, and Varnishes
There is so much confusion out there about polymer clay sealers, glazes, and varnishes. Are they necessary? Which one should you choose?
How flexible should polymer clay be?
How flexible should polymer clay be after baking? Learn how soft it should be and how much you should be able to flex it when it’s properly baked.
Securing Polymer Clay Earring Post Backs – What’s the best way?
When you’re making polymer clay post earrings or stud earrings, you need to attach an earring post back to the back of the polymer clay earring. It’s the part that
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.
Should you apply mica powder before or after baking polymer clay?
Mica powder is a shimmery, sparkly powder that’s used to create a metallic or pearlescent effect in art media, household products, and makeup. It’s also great fun to use on
Polymer Clay Covered Pill Vials
Need a quick gift? These polymer clay covered pill vials are a perfect fast gift for the person who has everything.
Evolution of a Design
Don’t be afraid to modify and refine your design to get a result you enjoy. Follow along with my design process as I created items for a recent swap.
What is a Polymer Clay Cane?
A polymer clay cane is a log of polymer clay that’s made with a design that runs the entire length of the log. Slices from the cane will reveal a design and all slices from the cane will have identical designs.
Things Clayers Resist Buying, Learning, and Doing
Have you ever had something that “everyone” told you to try and you kept putting it off? Maybe because you thought it was dumb, or unnecessary, or that your way
Get Started with Polymer Clay
Are you ready to get started with polymer clay but don’t yet know how? Learn what kind of clay to use, what tools you’ll need, and where to go for help. Read more…
Avoid These Stupid Mistakes in Your Studio!
Let’s have a bit of fun. How many of these stupid mistakes have you done? I am SO guilty as charged!
Skinner Blend Tips
Graduated color blend sheets are invaluable when working with polymer clay. Get better results and solve common problems by using these skinner blend tips.
Polymer Clay Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)
How many of these polymer clay myths have you heard? Find out the truth behind these very common misunderstandings about working with polymer clay.
Can you Bake Polymer Clay in the Microwave?
Labels warn that you can’t bake polymer clay in the microwave. But why? What happens when you do? Learn more…
Reducing Square Canes
Do you have difficulty reducing square canes without distortion? Learn about using square rods as a guide for neatly reducing square polymer clay canes.
