Cracks on the Sides of Polymer Pieces
These cracks can be prevented or fixed. Here’s what you need to know about these cracks on the sides of your polymer clay pieces.
Tag: Earrings
How to Prevent Polymer Clay Sticking in Cutters
Polymer clay is naturally sticky and will stick to intricate cutters and tools. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.
How to Lift Polymer Clay from Your Work Surface
The ability to lift polymer clay from a glossy work surface is an important and necessary skill. Here’s what you need to know.
Mold Releases for Polymer Clay
Cornstarch, water, and Armor-All are great mold releases for polymer clay. However, there are a few things to consider when deciding which one to use.
Resin Alternatives on Polymer Clay
In recent years, it’s become very popular to make polymer clay pieces glossy by adding a layer of resin. Often seen on polymer clay earrings, a thick coating of resin
Gold Paint Markers on Polymer Clay
Discover which gold paint markers and pens work best on polymer clay and which are better left for other crafts.
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.
Most Polymer Clay Problems are Caused by This One Thing
Most of the polymer clay problems that new makers face right now are caused by one simple thing. Soft polymer clay.
How to drill holes in resin on polymer clay
How can I make holes in resin-covered polymer clay without cracking the resin? What tool should I use?
Sealing Metal Leaf
Metal leaf and flakes add a golden sparkle to your polymer clay creations. Do you need to seal it? With what? Learn more about using this fun and versatile material.
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
Securing Polymer Clay Earring Post Backs – What’s the best way?
When you’re making polymer clay post earrings or stud earrings, you need to attach an earring post back to the back of the polymer clay earring. It’s the part that
Glow-in-the-Dark Polymer Clay Earrings using Glow Pigment
Who doesn’t love glow-in-the-dark or GITD? From Halloween skeletons to glowing stars on your bedroom ceiling, glow-in-the-dark creations are always fun. There are several brands of glow-in-the-dark polymer clay, but
Make Polymer Clay Earrings You’re Proud Of
Polymer clay earrings are wildly popular and very trendy right now. They’re easy and fast to make, which means you can make them in every color to match your wardrobe.
A Tribute in Blue
Valérie Ronvel-Blaya, a French polymer clay artist made these 14 pairs of polymer clay earrings using my shape templates and each one in the color blue, in my honor. She calls this collection Tribute in Blue.
Organic and Rustic Polymer Clay Beads
Making polymer clay beads is therapeutic and restful. Each one is a work of art. These Organic Beads and Rustic Beads were just the ticket for my crazy week. Read more…
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
Polymer Clay Bead Holes
How do you make holes in polymer clay beads? If you would have asked me that two weeks ago, I would have told you that I either use needle tool
Another Crop of Rustic Beads
Every time I make a batch of Rustic Beads, I am always surprised at how much fun they are. Each one is like a little masterpiece and it’s great fun
Rustic Polymer Clay Components
Because of Thanksgiving break here in the US, it’s been a bit of an odd week. We had three work days but school was out today and that meant it
