Some of the goings on out there in the world of polymer clay:
- The monthly PCAGOE challenge is up – vote and have the chance to win prizes!
- The monthly PCC challenge is up for you to enter – this
Polymer Clay Goodies for my Mom
Getting a jump on clayful wonders for moms – belatedly! I meant this to go up Friday night. My mom is a fan of baubles and pretty things:
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| Ivory Cuff Bracelet by PolymerPlayin | Polymer Pendant Necklace by StoneHouseStudio |
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| Poppy Brooch |
From Tradition to Pendant
One DIY’er picked polymer clay to help with a lovely Romanian tradition – take a peek at the process and the story for your March 1st.
How the Beads Happen
Years ago when I found clay online – I did it for YEARS before I found it online – I found a few people who’s work I particularly loved. A little while in, I noticed Heather Powers (aka Humblebeads, also … Read More...
A Spring Mosaic
Some springy colour and some springy critters – a cheerful nod to what will hopefully show up soon!
1. pink pods, 2. A Flock of Seagulls!, 3. Happy Sheep Brooch , 4. Pink Toadstool Ornament
Clayers Who Blog
Here’s a little mix up of what I often put out on Sundays about the clay-verse. This Sunday, instead, I’ll give a shout out to some of the clay related blogs I enjoy:
- PolymerClayDaily goes without saying. Visit Cynthia Tinapple
Waiting for Spring
Now that winter has finally found us I’ve decided I am indeed ready for spring! Evidently I’m not the only clayer on Etsy thinking that way:
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| Spring Lamb by ClayPeeps | Nest Post Earrings by EchoesofNature |
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| Tulip Beads by Wildflower13 | Spring |
Tutorial: Simple Post Earrings from Clay
Here’s a tutorial for making quick little post earrings from polymer clay (and post findings!) This sort of earrings is perfect for all sorts of embellishment as the tutorial points out – glitter, paint or varnish are just a few … Read More...
Polymer Clay Family Mosaic
Where I live, it’s Family Day today. Of course, I spaced out and booked work this Family Day but my family helped me pull it off. And I promise to spend a ton of time visiting with family later this … Read More...
Rounding Up My Sunday
Feb 19
The Cyprus Polymer Clay Association is organizing a Fiesta from 24th to 28th May 2012. Check their site for details!
Check out the Smooshers of ArtFire as they feature member ValeriesStuff
Have a little bit to share with … Read More...
Polymer Clay Macarons
Here’s a fun one from TheGlueGunGirl: a tutorial for little clay French style macarons. She makes these into keychains but really they’d work wherever you’d like a macaron bead.
One thing I’d note is if you’re going to use … Read More...
Cheerful Clay
Sometimes you just need a pop of colour and polymer clay can certainly deliver. Israeli artist Mira Pinki Krispil does beautiful, colourful work. Her vase has lovely canework and drawn elements. The whole shop is filled with lovely pieces.
Image … Read More...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Here’s a last minute Valentine’s Day project for your crafting pleasure: a heart charm necklace
I’ll be spending this Valentine’s Day – since it also does double duty as my birthday! – doing crafts with friends. Pretty much one of … Read More...
Sweets for your Sweetie
A little collection of sweet goodies your Valentine may love! Particularly taken with the clay Hershey kisses, what a clever way of doing it!
1. Wrapped Hershey Kisses sterling silver and polymer clay earrings, 2. Polymer clay mini party … Read More...
The Polymer Clay Round Up
The usual stuff that requires repeating:
The Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge is a fabulous way to stretch your claying (and jewellery making) skills. This months challenge is here. The painting for the challenge has all sorts of lovely … Read More...
My Sweet (clay) Heart
While I’m posting these because Valentine’s is right around the corner, polymer clay hearts are great ANYTIME of the year. Just check these out:
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| Textured Heart Pendant by TudorRoseDesigns | Mixed Media Heart by SheGeekOnline |
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| Heart Buttons by NKDesigns | Heart Cane |
Tutorial: A Personalized Valentine’s Day Magnet
Here’s a straightforward tutorial for a Valentine’s Day magnet from Paneamoreecreativita. I recommend baking for a little longer and using a strong jewelry glue for adhering the magnet. In my experience, attaching things to clay with hot glue doesn’t work … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Ring Dishes
Leslie wrote up and photographed her process for the little ring bowls she made – the idea is simple but you could embellish in so many ways.
Tutorial: A Simple Bead
Sometimes, simple is best. Here’s a simple caned bead tutorial. I started making beads with something similar to this.
picture by The Bead Shop in Nottingham.
Mosaic: A Little of This A Little of That
Sometimes it’s nice to see what folks have been up to and what they’ve been posting just to see the variety. And today didn’t disappoint!
1. yellow zipper bangles, 2. small 3D soul birds , 3. Silver Pendant, … Read More...