Understanding Polymer Clay Glaze, Sealer, and Varnish
Confused about all the ways that you can put a glossy coating on your project? Learn about polymer clay glaze, sealer, and varnish options in this article. Read more…
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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.
Translucent Polymer Clay: Pardo vs. Cernit
Which translucent polymer clay is best for making earrings, jewelry, vessels, faux stone? Compare Pardo vs Cernit in this article.
Bonding Polymer Clay to Itself – Testing Bakeable Bonds
Do you know the best strategy when bonding polymer clay to itself? Raw to raw, raw to baked, and baked to baked polymer clay are tested with bakeable glues.
Pasta Machine Motor Types for Polymer Clay
I wrote in my August newsletter about healthy “helpers” that allow us more time to work on our hobbies. (You do get my newsletters, right? Sign up…pronto!) One important helper
Fimo Leather Review – A New Polymer Clay
Last month, Staedtler came out with a new range in the Fimo line of polymer clay. Fimo Leather is the first new type of polymer clay that we’ve had since
Cernit Metallic Review
You might have seen this luscious video by Ana Belchí showing off an exquisite new line of clay by Cernit. Brilliantly colored, glimmering, and glowing, the new Cernit Metallic seemed
Sticky Paint or Varnish on Polymer Clay (Always test first!)
One common polymer clay challenge is finding paints and varnishes that don’t become sticky on polymer clay. It’s important to always test paints and varnishes before applying to a polymer clay project.
What’s the Best Glue for Polymer Clay?
Sooner or later when working with polymer clay you’ll need to glue things together. You might have already baked something when you want to add more design elements. Or you
Can I soften hard polymer clay?
It would be lovely if every bar of polymer clay was as soft and supple as the day it came off the factory conveyor belt. But because of normal processes
Cheap Pasta Machines for Polymer Clay – A Review
Cheap pasta machines aren’t always a good investment when you’re looking for a polymer clay machine. Here is a review of three craft store clay machines.
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.
Optical Brighteners in Polymer Clay
In all the reading I’ve done about polymer clay, I don’t think I’ve ever seen any mention of optical brighteners in polymer clay. But they’re there, clear as day, and
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,
Do You Need a Website?
It’s a common question among those of us who make and sell jewelry and art beads – Do you need a website? Many jewelry artists think that they don’t need
Silicone Rubber Mold Material, an introduction
Silicone molds are becoming more popular in the craft world and you can very easily make your own. But trying to get information online is overwhelming. There are so many
What is a Polymer Clay Conditioning Machine?
What is a clay conditioning machine and which one should you buy?
8 Ways to Create a Metallic Look on Polymer Clay
Have you ever wondered how to make the best metallic look on polymer clay? I compare 8 methods so you can see which will work best for your project.
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!”
How to Store Polymer Clay Veneers and Slabs
Once you’ve created polymer clay veneer or slab, how can you store it for later use? Here’s what you need to know about storing polymer clay veneers and slabs.
