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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
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
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
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
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 24 “fashion-forward” colors perfect for making jewelry. Polyform sent me
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,
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
Thrifting in Your Polymer Clay Studio
This month I teamed up with Katie from Kater’s Acres to bring you a series on Making the Most of Your Polymer Clay Studio. We covered making the most of
Testing : Can You Wash Polymer Clay Buttons?
Polymer clay is so versatile and you can make so many things with it, that it’s a natural choice for making buttons. Sooner or later you’re sitting there playing with
Productivity in Your Polymer Clay Studio
It’s the third week in the series Making the Most of Your Polymer Clay Studio. I’ve teamed up with Katie of Kater’s Acres and this week she’s discussing How to
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