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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 the limits. But it is also very easy for beginners and
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 workshop, to remind him of why he does his art.
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 other people work with clay, I realize that the way
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 metal, such as for a bezel or setting. There are
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 my own lack of self-discipline, but I find many, many
Is Polymer Clay Safe?
Is polymer clay safe to use with food? Is it safe to use at home? Read to learn what is truth and what is rumor, and learn how to be safe with polymer clay…
Clay Day at ClayAround
When we went to the UK recently, we arrived there with no more plans than to see all our friends and family and meet our new grandson. I didn’t expect to be enjoying any time with polymer clay. I was
Do You Have to Seal Polymer Clay?
Do you really need to seal your polymer clay creations? Learn when to seal your work and find out what sealers work, and which ones don’t.
Luminous Landscapes
I’m in the UK visiting family right now so this will be just a quick post. I wanted to let you know that the Summer 2014 issue of The Polymer Arts has been published. It is a consistently high quality magazine dedicated
Organic Beads Polymer Clay Tutorial
I have been humbled and thrilled with the success of the Rustic Beads and Components Tutorial. A huge thank you to everyone who bought it, played with it, blogged about it, and shared their experiences with it. It was so
Varathane – The Best Polymer Clay Sealer
We all have our favorite shampoo and conditioner. We have pretty strong opinions about the best brand of mayonnaise (or we hate it entirely). So it should really come as no surprise that many people have chosen a favorite polymer
Polymer Clay and Silicone Mold Putty
I love polymer clay and I love silicone mold putty. In fact I recently explored the difference between two main brands of silicone mold putty, Easy Mold and Amazing Mold Putty. And if you work with polymer clay, sooner or
Working with Sculpey Soufflé – Part 2
Sculpey Souffle is a new polymer clay by Polyform advertised as being lightweight, strong, having a suede-like finish, and with 22 “fashion-forward” colors perfect for making jewelry. Polyform sent me a box of this new clay and I already gave
Sculpey Soufflé Review – Part 1
Polyform, the maker of Premo and Sculpey polymer clay, has introduced a new line of polymer clay called Souffle. It is advertised as being lightweight, strong, perfect for jewelry making, and having a suede-like finish. I was lucky enough to
How to Make Polymer Clay Buttons
Fancy or plain, simple or complicated, many of us like to make polymer clay buttons. Able to be made in endless colors and be made in any shape or with any texture, polymer clay buttons are a natural choice for
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