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Polymer Clay Tip: Kleenex!
Here’s an example of a polymer clay tip that so simple it’s almost not worth mentioning. But on the other hand, sometimes the simplest things are like…well…duh! We all have supplies that
Playing with my Pardo Translucent
In the US, here have been some supply issues with Pardo Translucent Art Clay, but I’m happy to say that the ship has come in! Yes, indeed, the wholesale shipment of Pardo
Playing with Mica Leaf Tutorial
It’s fall in the northern hemisphere (and spring in the southern). It’s that magical time when it’s not too hot, not too cold, and the trees are doing their magic.
Copyright Guidelines for Polymer Clay Artists
Copyright is always a confusing, emotional, and controversial issue. Many people are unaware when they violate copyright law (or they don’t seem to care) and others are nearly paralyzed in
The Right Way to Use Polymer Clay
When you were a kid in school, you learned that there was always one correct answer when you added a column of numbers. Two plus four is always six. There
Artist Interview: Wendy Jorre de St Jorre
I’ve got a treat for you today. Wendy Jorre de St Jorre is an Australian polymer clay artist who started a year-long caning project and has now entranced and enthralled
UV Reactive Polymer Clay Designs
A couple of days ago I wrote about optical brighteners, or fluorescent dyes, in polymer clay. Some colors and brands of polymer clay glow brightly under UV light or black light
Optical Brighteners in Polymer Clay
In all the reading I’ve done about polymer clay, I don’t think I’ve ever seen any mention of optical brighteners in polymer clay. But they’re there, clear as day, and
Using Silicone Molds with Polymer Clay
Earlier this week I wrote about how to make silicone molds from charms. Now it’s time for the next step. How do you fill a silicone mold with polymer clay and
How to Make Silicone Molds from Charms
It’s no secret that you can use silicone mold putty to create your own molds. But there are a few tricks that I can share which make it a wee
Polymer Clay Tips for Beginners
Polymer clay is an extremely versatile medium which is perfect for beginners and professional artists alike. It can be a challenging and complex medium for those who want to push
To Be An Artist
Just a quick post for you today. My dad is an artist, a metal artist. And he gave me this framed print. He has one just like it in his
Polymer Clay Tip: Copy Paper
This tip seems like it’s so simple that it’s almost not even worth mentioning. But when I think back to when I started playing with clay, or think of how
Testing Metallic Paints on Polymer Clay
One of the things we love to do when working with polymer clay is to add a little bit of shimmer or sparkle, either as an accent or to replicate
Faux Roman Glass
I’ve been trying to spend more time in the studio lately and it’s hard. I don’t know if it’s the demands of family, the lure of the internet, or just
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