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Review and tests of metallic acrylic paints on polymer clay.

Testing Metallic Paints on Polymer Clay

One of the things we love to do when working with polymer clay is to add a little bit of shimmer or sparkle, either as an accent or to replicate

CrystaLac Brite Tone Coating on Polymer Clay

I have tested it and can now heartily recommend CrystaLac Brite Tone on polymer clay when you need a gloss finish or varnish.

Learn the difference between pigments and dyes in art and craft materials.

Pigments vs Dyes – What is the Difference?

The arts and crafts world can sometimes be rather confusing because terms get tossed around with the assumption that the reader knows the meaning, but the terms are seldom defined. The

Kaleidoscope canes are made by arranging repeating subunits of a cane part.

What is a Polymer Clay Cane?

A polymer clay cane is a log of polymer clay that’s made with a design that runs the entire length of the log. Slices from the cane will reveal a design and all slices from the cane will have identical designs.

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.

I use 91% isopropyl alcohol in my polymer clay studio.

Using Rubbing Alcohol with Crafts

One of my favorite and most used tricks is to use rubbing alcohol in the craft studio. It’s cheap, available, and it just plain works wonders. Read on to see

Comparison of black inks and markers used for drawing or writing on polymer clay. By The Blue Bottle Tree.

Which Pens to Use on Polymer Clay – A Comparison

Whether you’re marking your signature, adding design elements, or drawing designs, people always want to know which black markers or pens to use on polymer clay. A quick internet search

Rainbow gradient disk bracelet made from Fimo polymer clay tinted with alcohol inks.

Coloring Translucent Polymer Clay with Alcohol Inks

I get a lot of questions about coloring translucent polymer clay. For a color junkie like me, one of my favorite art materials is alcohol ink. Alcohol inks are an

Creative person working on a laptop, surrounded with artwork and things to read.

Dealing with the Creation/Consumption Cycle

Artists and makers are often caught in a paralyzing trap of creation and consumption. Here are some ideas for fixing this uniquely modern dilemma.

Does Polymer Clay Melt Plastic?

There are lots of ominous warnings. But does polymer clay melt plastic? If so, which ones? Which plastics are safe to use with polymer? Learn more here!

Graphic that reads, "Polymer Clay Tip: Parchment Paper, Plastic Wrap, Deli Sheets. Which to Use?"

Making sense of Parchment Paper, Plastic Wrap, and Deli Sheets

Parchment paper is often recommended for use with polymer clay, as are deli sheets. Why? What is the difference? And where can you buy these materials? Are their any alternatives to try?

Cernit Sparkling mica powders in bottles and on polymer clay.

Cernit Sparkling Review

Cernit Sparkling are a line of mica powders produced by the same company that makes Cernit Polymer Clay. Find out what makes these mica powders unique in my review here.