Artist Interview: Wendy Jorre de St Jorre
I’ve got a treat for you today. Wendy Jorre de St Jorre is an Australian polymer clay artist who started a year-long caning project and has now entranced and enthralled
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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.
Making the Most of Your Polymer Clay Studio: No Matter Its Size
During the month of April, I’m collaborating with Katie from Kater’s Acres to bring you a series on Making the Most of Your Polymer Clay Studio. We’ll share our thoughts,
Polymer Clay Pots and Vases
Will polymer clay withstand extended contact with water? Well. It depends.
Interview with Cindy Lietz
Cindy Lietz, known as The Polymer Clay Tutor online, is a Canadian polymer clay teacher known for her open, engaging style and her endless patience with students. Her husband, Doug,
Traveling with Polymer Clay
Whether you’re flying to a polymer clay retreat or just going to visit relatives and want to bring your clay, it’s easy to wonder what you need to know about
Artist Interview: Staci Louise Smith
Staci Louise Smith is a talented bead and jewelry artist who works with polymer clay and metals, and is known for her organic, chunky, and innovative style. Read more…
About metals for polymer clay earrings
Learn about the best metals for polymer clay earrings. Which types of posts, studs, and hooks are best for metal allergies and sensitive ears
Using Ceramic Tiles with Polymer Clay
In any workshop with any art or craft there are always those objects which we rely on so heavily that we don’t even realize that they’re an indispensable tool. In
Can You Bake Crystals in Clay?
Can you bake crystals in clay? Whether you’re working with Swarovski rhinestones or natural quartz crystals, you can embed them in your polymer clay designs
Use Baby Wipes with Polymer Clay
A while back a friend asked me why I had baby wipes (aka diaper wipes) on my grocery list since my youngest child is 14. The simple answer is that
Polymer Clay Vessel Project
Learn about Ginger’s polymer clay vessels project where she made a new vase, container, or pot from polyclay each and every day for 100 days.
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.
Free Dental Tools
Did you know that dental tools are useful for sculpting polymer clay and other hobbies? They’re quite versatile. And here’s how to get them for free!
Controlling the Three O’s
It started to get worse just before the last US election, and it’s been building up to a feverish pitch. It’s a bad case of the three O’s. What are
Sculpey, Sculpty, Fimo, Polymer Clay – Which is it?
When I tell people that I work with polymer clay, they often look at me with sort of a blank expression. They’ve never heard of it. So I start to explain and pretty soon their face lights up and they say, “Oh! You’re talking about fimo!”
Is this a copy? Or “inspired by”?
Just when the latest brouhaha and accusations about copying and copyright infringement dies down, another one will start up and bad feelings fester. Angry posts and harsh comments get written.
Using Alcohol Inks with Polymer Clay
Are you curious about using alcohol inks with polymer clay? Learn what they are, how they’re used, and how to use them with Fimo, Premo, Kato, and Sculpey.
PVClay, a polymer clay from Brazil
Did you know that Brazil has its very own brand of polymer clay? PVClay is a high quality clay, comes in a full range of colors and is excellent to work with. Read all about it!
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.
