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LC Angle Base with a slab of clay.

What is the LC Angle Base?

If you have a Lucy Tools Slicer, you will also want to consider the LC Angle Base. Learn how this accessory is used and see it in action.

Matt Kernan's blue flower cane being sliced by the LC Slicer. Look how thin that can go!

LC Slicer Review – Lucy Tools

Read all about the LC Slicer, the large slicer from Lucy Clay Tools. See lots of pictures, see what it can do, and find out how thin it can slice.

Make a Polymer Clay Starter Kit

What should go into your polymer clay starter kit? What is truly needed to get started? Read my list of must-have beginner tools and supplies.

Learn why you would use baking soda or corn starch with polymer clay. More at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Cornstarch or Baking Soda with Polymer Clay

Have you read of people using cornstarch or baking soda with polymer clay and you wondered what that was all about? Why would you use it? And which one should you use? Is cornstarch better? Or is baking soda?

Best brand of polymer clay.

What’s the Best Polymer Clay Brand?

There are so many to choose from, how can I tell which is the best polymer clay brand? Find out which brand is the best for caning, sculpting, jewelry, charms, and more.

Circles of Pardo colored translucent polymer clay.

Pardo Colored Translucent Clay

Did you know that you can purchase colored translucent clay that already has the color added? Learn the brands and see what the colors actually look like.

You can find all kinds of cheap polymer clay tools on Amazon or other sellers who feature direct sellers from China.

Cheap Polymer Clay Tools

Polymer clay tools don’t have to be expensive. Check out these really great cheap polymer clay tools that I bought recently. Lots of bang for your buck!

Small box with DIY metal cutters that I use with polymer clay.

DIY Mini Cutters

I love cutting shapes in polymer clay, but sometimes my cutters are too big. Here’s how to make a DIY mini cutter set in a neat little box.

Side by side comparison of the Czextruder HD, the previous generation Czextruder, and the Makins extruder.

Updated Czextruder HD Review

I previously reviewed the Czextruder XXL, but now that I have the Czextruder HD, I wanted to give you a bit of an update. Also, learn some tips on disk storage, and learn about the LC Vise.

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