The Blue Bottle Tree - Polymer Clay Tutorials and Information

When making a skinner blend, it will gradually expand to fill the width of your pasta machine if you're not careful.

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.

Opulent Tapestry pendant made with Moiko silkscreens. Tutorial at The Blue Bottle Tree.

New Opulent Tapestry Silkscreen Fun!

I had fun playing with the opulent tapestry silkscreen project recently. With the bright colors and fun designs, I was in creating heaven! Read more…

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…

How many of these polymer clay myths have you heard? Learn more at The Blue Bottle Tree.

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.

Polymer clay faux sea glass and shells make great jewelry for the summer.

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.

We visited the UK recently, and here are some selected photos that we took.

Visiting the UK

Vacation pictures! Here’s what we did during our recent visit to the UK. There was sightseeing, a steampunk wedding, family, hiking, and gorgeous scenery. Read more…

Members of the London Polymer Clay Group meeting May 29, 2016.

Visiting British Polymer Clay Guilds

I enjoyed visiting British polymer clay guilds and groups during my recent visit to the UK. See pictures and and learn more about joining a group near you.

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 …

The Ancient Origins Stampies set includes a cartouche shaped stamp.

Stampies Polymer Clay Stamps

Stampies are small stamps used with polymer clay. Read the review to learn more about them and find out how they can be used.

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…

Sanding and Buffing Polymer Clay eBook

This comprehensive eBook on sanding and buffing polymer clay explores this huge subject and guides you to learn how to get a flawless finish. Read 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…

Giveaway Winners!

This month Katie over at Kater’s Acres has featured and reviewed my Beadmaker’s Bundle of tutorials and as part of that, held a …

Learn to reduce square canes by using square rods. Learn more at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Reducing Square Canes

Do you have difficulty reducing square canes without distortion? Learn about using square rods as a guide for neatly reducing square polymer clay canes.

Use pieces of PVC pipe to protect polymer clay canes during mailing.

Polymer Clay Cane Mailer

Have you ever wanted to mail polymer clay canes, but weren’t sure how to protect them against damage? This polymer clay cane mailer idea is brilliant!

Fact or Fiction: Does baking polymer clay at lower temps prevent browning and burning?

Baking Polymer Clay at Lower Temps, Fact or Fiction?

Will baking polymer clay at lower temperature settings allow you to prevent burning your project? Find out why this isn’t a good idea and learn better ways to bake your clay without darkening.