On my own blog Alice Stroppel teased me a little about my use of the word peeps to describe my help at home. And I was thinking, well they’re some of my clay peeps. Then I found a shop-artist who’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Stocking
The Italian blog Paneamoreecreativita.it sent us a link to this cute little Fimo stocking button tutorial. The tutorial is so clear you can manage it by the pics alone if your Italian is like mine (non-existent).
Winter Wonderland in a Mosaic
A little more winter wonderland for us – where I am, the Christmas holidays are usually cold if not snowy (and often both!) Polymer clayers make the cutest wintry items!
1. Violet-blue snow, 2. Christmas Tree Ornaments earrings, … Read More...
Roundup in the Online Clay Universe
- One thing to definitely take a gander at is the flip book samples of The Polymer Arts magazine
- Did you win this month’s PCAGOE challenge prize? Have a look!
- Don’t forget to enter PCC’s monthly challenge. The deadline
Shopping for Clayers
As a polymer clay artist what clay related thing would you love to see under your tree? I have a couple items on my wish list:
- Some of Penni Jo’s molds. Or lots of them.
- The DREAM Machine.
Making Your Clay Browned… On Purpose
Most of us have browned our clay by accident. Here’s a tutorial for a sweet, realistic looking cookie complete with yummy looking baked edges. Do check out Tangerine Taiyaki’s album for other yummy looking kawaii goodies!
Tutorial: Peace and Joy
Absolutely insanely adorable! This tutorial from Sculpey for the little snow couple is one I’ve actually got half done on my work table (causing me to neglect several other projects, mind you) and I will post a pic on the … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Bring on the Cute!
Round 1 of the Christmas ornaments – starting with the cute & funny!
1. Whimsical Snowman Ornament, 2. Candy Land Yorkie Terrier, 3. Snowman Ornament/Charm Red & Gold Scarf, 4. Zombie
Rounding Up the Clay
Some of the happenings out in the clay world:
- PCAGOE’s Monthly Challenge – prizes for voters and the person who wins the most votes, too!
- Polymer Clay Central’s monthly challenge is all about Celebrating Your Holiday! Enter a photo, win
Polymer Clay Snowmen in Canes
In the real world, I teach regular polymer clay classes to both kids and grownups. My last adult class, a caning intensive, ended with the whole class doing a group cane to finish it off. I was very impressed with … Read More...
Decorate Your Christmas… in Clay
My public service – in the sense that I’m always looking so I’m going to share – advertisement: this is based on a quick search for polymer clay Christmas decorations.
A Simple Clay Nativity
As the artist says, any student could make this simple nativity scene from Fimo clay. For me, the simplicity is part of the appeal. If your holiday decorating includes a nativity, consider creating one!
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Reindeer are Awesome!
Adorable little reindeer from Sandy! These remind me of the teeny wine bottle cork reindeer I made as a little kid. I’m thinking I’ll have more reindeer soon although I’m pretty sure a few of my originals still get hung … Read More...
Polymer Clay Moustaches
If you’re not familiar with Movember it’s a moustache growing fundraiser. Many of my women friends pay their men not to grow them, in fact! And more than a few friends have made moustache necklaces to show solidarity with their … Read More...
Black Friday Sales
I took advantage of a nifty tool to post a treasury of PCAGOE (polymer clay artists guild of etsy) items for this Black Friday:
‘Black Friday etsy in polymer clay’ by HiGirls
PCAGOE team offers some fabulous gift ideas!
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A Simple Truth
Erin Prais-Hintz has been using polymer clay to create her line of simple truth pendants. This one, I felt, was appropriate for Thanksgiving. Where I am, Thanksgiving was six weeks ago but the sentiment is appropriate any day.
Robot Turkey
I stumbled across this adorable little robo turkey. The geeky-cute spin on your polymer clay turkey decoration!
Rounding Up Sunday
- Don’t forget! Take the survey on Polymer Clay Daily (if it’s still up by the time this posts) Speak up about how you think polymer clay should go with the manufacturers
- The Etsy Russian Team has a giveaway for a
Thanksgiving Done Tiny
1. Thanksgiving Dinner, 2. Miniature Thanksgiving Treats
Anticipating yummy supper with family and friends this week? These minis look so realistic you could almost think Thanksgiving was here already!
Dragons from Lightleaf Studio
Lightleaf Studio introduces us to her dragons and shares a little of the woe we all (or most of us? me for sure) go through sometimes: she toasted the original.