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Cernit Metallic Review
You might have seen this luscious video by Ana Belchí showing off an exquisite new line of clay by Cernit. Brilliantly colored, glimmering, and glowing, the new Cernit Metallic seemed

Metallic Polymer Clay – A brand comparison
With the launch of the new Cernit Metallic colors (see the review here), there’s been a renewed interest in metallic polymer clay colors themselves. What are they, what can you

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.

Understanding Sculpey’s Liquid Clay Brands
It seems that there’s a lot of confusion about the Sculpey’s liquid clay brands. Sculpey Clear? Transparent? Bake and Bond? Oven-Bake Clay Adhesive? What are those? So here’s a quick

Allegory Gallery: Find bead stores when you travel
I like to find neat bead stores when I am visiting a new area. I loved meeting the guys at Allegory Gallery in western Pennsylvania.

Tools and Materials I Use in my Studio
In order to best advise my readers on good tools, materials, and supplies (and how to use them), I explore a lot of different products. Most I buy myself, some

Czextruder Review – Polymer Clay Extruder
Read this Czextruder review to learn about the updated 2018 HD model of the Czextruder polymer clay extruder and the new magnetic LC Base.

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.

Using Resin with Polymer Clay
Learn about using resin with polymer clay. Learn the difference between UV resin and epoxy resin and end the confusion over using these great materials.

What is Polymer Clay?
What is polymer clay? It’s a vinyl modeling putty that stays soft indefinitely and then is cured in a home oven. It can be painted, sanded, carved, and polished after curing. Read more…

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…

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