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Pasta Machine Problems and Their Solutions
Pasta machines are used by polymer clayers everywhere. But they’re not perfect. Learn about these pasta machine problems and find out how to solve them.

Explorations in Voice
What happens when two polymer clay artists, with very unique voices, create side-by-side with the same products? Find out in Explorations in Voice.

Artist Interview – Katie Oskin
You probably know Katie Oskin as the face behind Kater’s Acres. But she’s also a talented polymer clay artist, an advocate for the art of polymer clay, and a tireless

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.

DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Polymer Clay
Use modern pigments to make DIY glow-in-the-dark polymer clay. Create intensely glowing projects that will shine light all night long. Read more…

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.

Faux Sea Glass Jewelry
Why is polymer clay faux sea glass often much better for making jewelry than using real seaglass? Learn more and see gorgeous examples of what you can make.

Artist Interview – Ivy Niles of iKandiClay
Love the work of Ivy Niles of iKandiClay? Read more about Ivy and learn what inspires her distinctive, intricate style of polymer clay cane making.

Live Interview with British Polymer Clay Guild
During my recent trip to the UK, I was fortunate to visit with several polymer clay guilds and groups. At one of these meetings, I was approached by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt

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…

Floor Wax on Polymer Clay?
You might have read that you can use floor wax on polymer clay. But which kind of floor wax? And what would you use it for? Read more…

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