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
Category: Pro Tips
The Hidden Feature in Translucent Polymer Clay
Optical brighteners are fluorescent dyes that take invisible UV light and reflect it back in the visible spectrum. If something contains this dye, you will see it brighter than if
Sealing Metal Leaf
Metal leaf and flakes add a golden sparkle to your polymer clay creations. Do you need to seal it? With what? Learn more about using this fun and versatile material.
How to make polymer clay heavier
I feel that polymer clay is too lightweight, especially for jewelry, making it feel cheap. How can I make it heavier?
Color and polymer clay: What nobody tells you
[Patron-Supported Content] Here is a compilation of 14 articles, each one about polymer clay and color. If you’ve struggled with color, these posts are a must-read. (Plus they’re fun.)
Make Your Own Silkscreens for Polymer Clay
Silkscreens are stencils created on a fine fabric mesh. You push paint through a silkscreen to print an image onto a material, such as fabric, plastic, polymer clay, or paper.
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.
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.
Pasta Machine Motor Types for Polymer Clay
I wrote in my August newsletter about healthy “helpers” that allow us more time to work on our hobbies. (You do get my newsletters, right? Sign up…pronto!) One important helper
Polymer Clay Terms – Glossary and Definitions
Remember when there was a glossary in the back of your textbook? Here’s your polymer clay glossary! Every hobby has its special words and jargon with unique definitions that are
Lucy Clay LC Mini Slicer Review
This second-generation mini slicer from Lucy Clay Tools works like a dream. And it’s a wooden kit you put together yourself. Say what? Yup!
Polymer Clay Suppliers and Vendors
Here’s a directory listing of polymer clay suppliers and other shops that offer products that are valuable to polymer clayers around the world. The following entries are listed by country
Mica Shift in Polymer Clay – The best brand?
Mica shift is a polymer clay technique where you create a ghost image in metallic or pearl clay. Perfectly smooth, a well-executed mica shift effect fools the eye and intrigues viewers.
Mica Powder vs. Pigment Powder – What is the difference?
Mica powder and pigment powder are not the same thing. They behave differently and when you’re working with polymer clay or other crafts, it matters.
Pearl Ex Color Chart and Comparison Tool
There are two things on this page. First is a free, downloadable, printable Pearl Ex Color Chart. Second is an interactive Pearl Ex Comparison Tool where you can select any
Crafting Your Online Presence
What does Google say about you and your business? If someone were to search for you or the name of your business, would they be able to find you and
Gloss Levels in Polymer Clay Varnish
Confused by gloss, matte, and satin finishes? Learn about gloss levels in polymer clay varnish and why it matters which one you choose.
Testing 41 Polymer Clay Sealers
Polymer clay sealers can be sticky, peel off, and turn cloudy. Are you using the best products on your polymer clay projects? Compare over 40 varnishes. Read more….
Choosing Silkscreen Designs for Polymer Clay
Consider these factors when choosing silkscreen designs for polymer clay projects. Look at scale, coverage, thread count, and style when buying your screens. Read more…
Imperia Pasta Machine for Polymer Clay
The Atlas is not the only name-brand Italian pasta machine that works well with polymer clay. Another brand is Imperia. It’s sturdy, well-made, and has scraper blades that are very easy to clean. Read more….
