Ilene writes up a quick tutorial for how to make cookie cutter style gift tags that she then uses small alpha stamps to add text to. She uses model magic – an air dry clay from Crayola – but this … Read More...
Pansy Flower Cane for Spring
A great tutorial for a spring flower cane is Aunt Betty’s Pansy Cane by Marla Frankenberg on PolkaDotCreations. I make pansy canes every spring and here’s a simple one you can give a try.
Check out this book on … Read More...
What To Do With Spring Flowers
So you make flower beads for spring. Maybe, like me, you make lots and your friends get a hold of them. What do they do with them? Well, one of my friends makes lovely earrings with a combination of my … Read More...
Easter Bunny Bow Centers
This sweet bunny is a bow center by Melaniescrafts. Something to get you thinking of Easter.
Looking for more polymer clay texture tools? Check these out on Amazon.
Polymer Clay Lace Imprints
Continuing on with my lace and clay theme for the week, RedStitchLab from the Netherlands uses clay as a unique way to preserve the delicate print of antique lace elements she has. This brooch is simple and the focus remains … Read More...
Friday Five: Polymer Clay for the Kids
I’ve had small – and now not so small – hands helping me almost from my first day with clay. She’s always used what I’ve had and made similar projects to what I’ve made. In fact, this has been the … Read More...
Winter is Coming – Snow Flake Clay Canes
Well, where I live, winter has been here a while but I hear there are places it shows up in December. I figured I’d put this out there in time for the rest of you to enjoy it – 2 … Read More...
It’s Spooky Time!

Polymer clay halloween candle holder
Originally uploaded by Damselflygemma
It’s October, and that means Halloween is coming soon! This Polymer Clay Halloween candle holder by Flickr member Damselflygemma sets just the right spooky mood, don’t you think?
Glazing Beads Tutorial
If you are looking for a way to finish your beads other than sanding and buffing, check out this tutorial for finishing beads with liquid polymer clay. If you want the instructions, click here.
This tutorial comes courtesy the … Read More...
August Challenge Winners at PCAGOE
PCAGOE members created with paint, foils, and ink for this month’s challenge, and the stunning winners are up on their website. Click here to see the winners of the challenge and enjoy the inspirational eye-candy!
[tags]pcagoe, august challenge, paints inks … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Monsters!
Who doesn’t feel just a little bit monstrous on a Monday morning?
1. Sweet Purple Monsters, 2. Space Vampire, 3. Custom ordered buttons by Tessa Ann, 4. Gertrude, 5. one eyed Monsters, 6. Polymer Clay … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Orange
Pen Pal Project
July is winding down, and that means not only is August just around the corner, but School will soon be starting as well!
This friendly creature holds your pens, and would be a great back-to-school project.
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Trash to Treasure Swap
This is a currently in-progress swap being hosted by Constance Pelkey of Constance Pelkey Designs.
Clayers are putting in beads, tools, and other goodies. At every stop, they are allowed to pull out a specified number of items, then they … Read More...
Save the Date! 2011 IPCA Retreat
Have you been dreaming of attending the annual IPCA (International Polymer Clay Association) Retreat? Well then, get out your calendars and mark the date:
The week of July 11-13, 2011 there will be pre-retreat classes, and the retreat will run … Read More...
Clay ConneCTion Retreat
The Southern Connecticut Polymer Clay Guild is holding their Clay ConneCTion Retreat in August, and there is still space available.
Retreats are a fantastic way to meet other clayers as well as stock up on inspiration!
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Rock on!

Custom headphones
Originally uploaded by Mommysaurus
Isn’t this fun?
Custom decorated headphones by Mommysaurus.
Butterfly Wings
Despite local schools being out for several weeks now, and the June heading on the calendar, it hasn’t felt like summer quite yet.
So, I went looking through the tutorial archives and found this butterfly wing tutorial by Alan Vernall. … Read More...
Miniature Briefcase for Father’s Day
Seven year old polymer clay artist made this cute little briefcase for her dad for Father’s day. It’s even stuffed with miniature money!
Click here to see more pictures at the Garie’s Creations website.
[tags]father’s day, polymer clay, briefcase, miniatures, … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Purple
Lovely purple inspiration to start out the week!
1. Purple Rose Hair Clip 002, 2. Polymer clay purple tulips, 3. Purple Dreams Polymer Clay Photo Pendant, 4. POLYMER CLAY NECKLACE, 5. Blue Lillys – Polymer Clay … Read More...