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No Background Cane Reduction!

May 27, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Idit Zoota has come up with a simple and easy way to reduce canes with no background.  Naama Zamir has translated the tutorial into english on her blog.  Click here to get the scoop!

[tags]Naama Zamir, Idit Zoota, cane reduction … Read More...

Polymer Clay Tutorial For Fairy Wings!

May 27, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I recently received an email from a reader wanting to create polymer clay fairies with delicate wings. I found this polymer clay fairy wing tutorial for making fairy wings out of … Read More...

Yikes! Stripes!

May 23, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Actually, there’s nothing to say “yikes” about in this tutorial from Naama Zamir on Cut Out and Keep.  It’s a very simple technique using scraps which, as you can see, yields lovely results!  Click here for the instructions!

[tags]naama … Read More...

Pretty Pearls!

May 21, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Here in the Northern hemisphere, we’re heading for the warm and sunny days of summer.   As it begins to get hot, sometimes all you want is a project that provides instant gratification.   This tutorial from Kay’s Miniatures fits the bill … Read More...

Pretty Pearls!

May 21, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Here in the Northern hemisphere, we’re heading for the warm and sunny days of summer.   As it begins to get hot, sometimes all you want is a project that provides instant gratification.   This tutorial from Kay’s Miniatures fits the bill … Read More...

He’s a Rocket Man! er..I mean Frog!

May 15, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle


cd story rocket frog

Originally uploaded by LaylM

I ran across this fun piece of art by Layl McDill on Flickr. She built it using a CD as a base, this is one of the first pieces in her “CD … Read More...

Polymer Clay for a Cause

May 13, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

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Started in honor of her daughter Cortney, the shop Polymer Clay for a Cause raises money for various children’s charities.  (The members of the PCAGOE Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy vote about every four months on which charity to … Read More...

Book Review: Ancient Modern Polymer Clay and Wire Jewelry

May 2, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

I was recently lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the new book  Ancient Modern; Polymer Clay and Wire Jewelry by Ronna Sarvas Weltman, being published by Interweave press. The book can be pre-ordered here.

Featuring artistic, bold, and … Read More...

Have a peek at some texture!

April 29, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Feel like adding a little texture to your work?  Check out the results of the texture sheet swap, hosted by Barbara Poland-Waters at Polymer Clay Central here for some inspiration!

[tags] texture sheet, swap, polymer clay[/tags]

A Lovely Bouquet!

April 28, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle




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Originally uploaded by verdevescica

I found this unusual and lovely floral necklace in the photostream of Flickr userVerdsvescica. This is a fantastic use of the transfer technique!

June 2009 edition of Polymer Cafe

April 28, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

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The June edition of Polymer Cafe has achieved a very nice variety of projects!

There’s the unique use of a polymer clay covered ostrich egg to create a hot air balloon by Laura Schiller,  the intriguing and personal mixed media … Read More...

Monday Mosaic: Fins, Feathers, and Fur!

April 27, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

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1. MPBird 4, 2. sea turtle green, 3. Picture of Animals at the farm – Polymer clay, 4. The Walrus, 5. Zebra Head, 6. Fantasy Fish Pin, 7. Birds Nesting Eggs, 8. Polymer … Read More...

Monday Mosaic: Polymer Clay and Wire

April 20, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

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1. Polymer Clay & Colored Wire Mice, 2. Sculpted Wire and Polymer Clay Heart Pendant, 3. Jaded polymer clay bead on wire wrapped ring, 4. Handmade Polymer Clay Art Bead Wire Wrapped Pendant Focal Bead, 5. … Read More...

Scrap Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Sheet

April 17, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Tonja Lenderman of Tonja’s Treasures has shared this tutorial on how to make a Polymer Clay Mokume Gane sheet out of scrap clay.  The results are lovely, and it’s a good way to use up those bits and pieces of … Read More...

Monday Mosaic: Inspired by Picasso

April 13, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

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1. Picasso, 2. Picasso Dove of Peace Pendant Necklace, 3. polymerclay picasso pendant, 4. Picasso beads, 5. ‘Picasso’ pendant for my niece, 6. Picasso’s box

I found these polymer clay pieces inspired by Picasso while … Read More...

Peep peep peep….

April 11, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Easter may only be a day away, but there’s still plenty of time to get one last crafting project in!  Click on over to Polymner Clay Productions, where Kira and Ilysa have put together this video telling you how … Read More...

Anyone for Carrot Salad?

April 7, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

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If you’re looking for a cute project to add a little charm to your Easter feast table, check out this Carrot Salad Servers and Carrot Pegs tutorial on the Fimo website!

A tisket, a tasket….

April 7, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

A darling egg made into a basket!  I thought this was a cute take on a polymer clay covered egg, found at A Big Slice. You can click to find the tutorial here.

[tags]polymer clay covered egg, easter basket, easter … Read More...

Desiree’s at it Again – Fish Cane Tutorial!

March 31, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

If the polymer clay world had a medal for “Helpful and Cool Tutorials, Tips, and Techniques,”  Desiree McCorey would surely be at the top of the list for receiving the honor!

She is constantly experimenting with techniques and tools for … Read More...

Building a leaf cane photo tutorial

March 29, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle


Building a leaf cane 1-4

Originally uploaded by ayeletbeads

Flickr Member Ayelet Beads has posted a photo tutorial of how she creates her lovely leaf canes. You can click through and find the first step here. This is great for … Read More...

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