Mixing up clay and paint and stencils makes some great bookmarks as Judy proves with this tutorial. You could use the exact same technique to decorate anything clay. Covers for notebooks or tags for gifts or magnets.
Tutorial: Clay Easter Eggs
Josie, the blogger who shared this tutorial, offers these as religious Easter eggs but I think they’re perfect for anyone. And, as she mentioned, they’d make great word pebbles.
Josie uses air dry clay for the project and makes … Read More...
Tutorial: Pavé Pendant
Here’s a flexible tutorial for how to make a very blinged out Fimo pavé style pendant. Amy comments that she uses acrylic and air dry clay for her first try because you can’t bake the less expensive acrylic rhinestones… but … Read More...
Tutorial: Argyle Cane
My daughter’s favourite socks are all argyle patterns. That might seem a little out there but a lot of them are cheerful, bright argyles and this cane tutorial just has the same vibe. As always, Karen Mijoy graciously shares this … Read More...
Colour Finds in Clay
This week’s finds, while mostly beads, are actually about the colour. MandarinMoon always has fabulous colours. The silhouette has a great play between the warm and the cool blocks. The faux metals in the tiles beads are so rich and … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Monsters
This one was supposed to be a Valentine’s Day project but I personally think monsters are suitable for any day of the year and hugging monsters are just the thing for a fun message. Stephanie shares a monster how-to that … Read More...
Small Things Finds
Polymer is a fabulous medium to do small work with – little critter sculpture in this case.
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| Magenta Mushroom by ChristysCornerShop | Turtle Totem by AnitasGatos |
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| Sheep by SweetieDesign | Raccoon Sculpture by SingyStardust |
Tutorial: Ice Cream Greeting Card
This tutorial by Ramya is how to add an ice cream embellishment to a card but you could use the same process for any design. Seeing how folks use clays – in this case, air dry – to embellish other … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl Necklace
Usually I’m drooling over Stephanie’s beautiful miniature foods but she does lovely all sorts of sculpting work. The owl in this tutorial is a great example of simple style that can be embellished endlessly. You should have a read of … Read More...
Tutorial: Kaleidoscoping Tree
A few weeks ago, as I poked through Flickr for some great cane finds I saw that Wendy Jorre de St Jorre was doing a project with a different tree cane each week. She has shared a photo tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn Ball Stitch Markers
One of those great gifts for your knitting and crochet friends! Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me posted a tutorial to make these.
Picture by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me.
Polymer Clay and Weddings
A little early for the wedding season but in the jewellery and related industry, folks are putting out their pieces and taking orders. I’m always seeing what folks are making for the wedding season and I’m also happy to see … Read More...
Showcase: Tea Party Cake
Like the great food minis from yesterday here’s Bethany’s fabulous cake for her daughter. The sweet tablecloth is fondant but the super cute tea party decorations are clay, making for playability for her daughter. What a great idea!
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Tasty Treats in Miniature
Oh some of my favourite treats done up in teeny tiny no-cal versions. The little pears in particular have such a pretty syrup effect. For the clay version, I’d use liquid Kato and alcohol inks making sure to hit it … Read More...
Tutorial: A Polymer Clay Trinket Dish
Dimitra posted a cute take on a trinket dish tutorial on Zina’s EfZinCreation’s. The best thing about making this sort of item from polymer clay is how quick and easy it is to customize or personalize your dish. Depending on … Read More...
Polymer Clay A Little Different
Maybe the ongoing, neverending (seemingly) winter is finally getting to me. All of my Etsy clay finds this week appeal to the odd side:
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| Fairy Cat Sculpture by DragonStarArt | Faux Gauge Earrings by SweetlyART |
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| Steampunk Owl Box by WhippetTales | Little |
Tutorial: Best Friends Necklace
Here’s a tutorial for quick Valentine’s Day gift for your bestie: a split heart necklace where you each take half. You can texture the heart, add paint, canes or leave it simple. You could make the charms to go on … Read More...
Tutorial: Mended Heart Brooch
Holly of Hollyrocks has a great Valentine’s (or, really, any day) project: mended heart brooches. As she comments in her post, a lot of us have ambivalence on Valentine’s Day so here’s a bit of a nod to that.… Read More...
Tutorial: Dice Wall Hooks
Sometimes people have the neatest ideas for clay things: dice shaped wall hooks. This would be so cute for your game room or study. Melissa uses a combination of polymer clay and white acrylic paint to make a great … Read More...
Polymer Clay Gifts for Your Sweetheart
For the last minute gift givers, here’s some great Valentine’s Day ideas:
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| Necklace and Earrings by PolganiStudio | Potted Succulents Earrings by bytherockandweed |
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| I Love You Decoration by SkyeArt | Cat Lover Cutlery by radaJOYdesign |