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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.

The Kemper Wipe Out Tool has an angled end that features a sharp edge that can smooth out an inside angle.

Kemper Wipe Out Tool

Sometimes you find a tool that’s so handy that you wonder how you survived so long without it. That’s the case with the Kemper Wipe Out Tool. Here’s why!

Learn how to condition Pardo Translucent Art Clay. It's not like other clays and there are tricks. Learn more at The Blue Bottle Tree.

How to Condition Pardo Translucent Art Clay

Pardo translucent art clay is a wonderful clay that’s remarkably more clear than other brands of translucent polymer clay. It’s also not commonly available in stores, and usually must be

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