Two Artist Quality Clays Made By Polyform:

In the June 10, 2009 post I published some first impression notes about my new Studio By Sculpey clay. Today I'd like to carry on with that discussion by comparing the Studio Clay [MORE]

Spoon Jewelry Using Vintage Silverware and Polymer Clay Canes:

The other day I received an email from a student who asked where she could see some of the jewelry items I make. Although I've been publishing pictures of [MORE]

The Polymer Clay Bead You Can Make Using a Plastic CD Cover:

A popular polymer clay technique that I haven't discussed in a while, is how to make the swirly lentil bead. They are beautifully shaped beads which work nicely [MORE]

Vid #113: What on Earth To Do With Scrap Clay - Make Some Outer Space Beads:

How would you like to quickly and easily transform your leftover clay into the coolest looking beads that are out of this world? Well this weeks Jupiter Bead Tutorial [MORE]

Scale, Translucent, Texture and Shading:

Let me start by saying I don't have a lot of experience as a miniature dollhouse artist. Most of you know that my primary focus is on making polymer clay beads and jewelry. But when my niece's 5th [MORE]

1B - Tuscan Sun
2B - Roma Tomato
3B - Villa Rosa
4B - Italian Olive

With a beautiful water jug like this, visions of an Italian Villa in Tuscany come to mind. This pitcher is actually one of many in [MORE]

Finally… The Tutorial Series that So Many of You Have Been Waiting For:

Six months ago, I came up with some unique approaches to creating raku-like effects on polymer clay beads. But rather than publishing tutorials right [MORE]

1A - Cornflower
2A - Butterfly Garden
3A - Tea Rose
4A - Wild Rose

Sometimes the prettiest flowers, grow in the ugliest places! This beautiful Blue Cornflower was growing in a weedy ditch [MORE]

Which Bead Sanding, Tumbler Technique Works Best for Your Clay Pieces?

Recently, there has been some discussion about using Ajax, Comet or Bon Ami cleansers in rock polishers as a tumbling or vibratory substrate for sanding [MORE]

It Appears To Soak Right In, Rather Than Just Form a Coating:

Included with my recent shipment of Studio Sculpey Clay, was a bottle of their Glossy Glaze product, as well as some of the Studio by Sculpey Satin [MORE]

The Michael's Glue-It-To-It Reference Tool For Choosing Craft Adhesives:

The other day I wrote about buying Weldbond Craft Glue for Jewelry Making projects. It's an excellent general purpose adhesive that works very well with [MORE]

Vid #112: Miniature Fruit Jewelry Designs - A Popular Trend:

Here is a realistic looking fruit shaped bead, perfect for Summer jewelry projects such as pendants, beads and charms. It was created using a simple technique [MORE]

How to Make Jewelry Beads that Really Speak Your Language:

A couple of weeks ago I posted a list of Polymer Clay How To Video Topics, and asked for your feedback about which ones should be filmed next. [MORE]

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, And Some Clay Roses are Leathery Too!

Over the last couple of weeks here at the blog, there has been an obvious focus on both rose beads as well as Studio by Sculpey Clay. So I thought it would be fun to [MORE]

Are Online Video Tutorials Responsible for this Shift?

As you can see by the headline that was clipped from a local newspaper in my area just a couple of weeks ago, the School Districts are making cuts to Continuing Education programs. No [MORE]

Oops… the Cupcakes are as Big as the Hamburger!

My 5 year old niece has a birthday coming up. She is crazy about Barbie dolls, so I decided to make some miniature dollhouse food to give to her as a present. But as you can see in today's photo, [MORE]

Same Product, Same Store, Same Day, Different Aisle, WAY Better Value!

This happened just the other day… I was in Walmart looking for craft glue to use in some jewelry making projects. Went to their craft department and found a [MORE]

Vid #111: Transforming the Modified Skinner Blend Plug into a Beautiful Clay Rose:

Today's photo shows the polymer clay cane that was used to make the Sculpted Rose Beads introduced in Part 1 of this mini tutorial series. You can click on the [MORE]

If Only There Were More Hours In The Day. I Have a Favor To Ask…

Things are growing very quickly with this site, and as such it's been hectic to say the least. Mind you it's a good kind of hectic with lots of positive stuff happening [MORE]

A Little Goes A Long Ways!

Over the last little bit I have been experimenting with the new Studio by Sculpey line of products to see how they work, and to figure out ways to incorporate them into my polymer clay bead making techniques. Today I'd like [MORE]

Do You Take Your Pasta Machine With You On Vacation Trips?

Summer is just around the corner for us here in the northern hemisphere. Time for holidays, BBQs and spending time with the kids. So how does the [MORE]

It's "Twice As Awesome" To Be Able To Say You Made The Beads As Well!

On Twitter, there is a huge community of jewelry artisans that have not yet discovered how wonderful it is to make their own beads from polymer clay. [MORE]

It was Like Christmas In June When the UPS Driver Arrived:

Yesterday I shared some first impressions about the Studio by Sculpey Polymer Clay that I'm starting to experiment with. Today I'd like to do a similar post. Only this time it will focus on [MORE]

My "First Impression" Notes with Some Comparisons to Premo Sculpey:

Well I finally got my hands on some Studio by Sculpey Clay, and have to say that it is wonderful! Although this is only my first day using the product, I'm already loving [MORE]

Vid #110: You'll Be Selling Your Own Clay Roses On Etsy in No Time!

Learning how to blend and shift colors is an important part of being able to make polymer clay roses that look realistic. This week in the members library, I am [MORE]

Polymer Clay Roses with Beautiful Variegated Petals:

A year ago, I posted a tutorial video about how to make the Skinner Blend Plug. This is a very basic, but important technique that everyone interested in polymer clay should learn. [MORE]

Be Sure to Read to End of this Post to See a List of Upcoming Tutorials - Need Your Input:

I realize not everyone likes subscription services. That is why my polymer clay tutorials are also available as stand alone back issue packages. And today I [MORE]

Want Better Beads that Look More Professional? Then Don't Ignore these Simple Basics:

Little things can sometimes make all the difference in the world! Today's post provides you with 5 polymer clay bead making tips to always keep in mind: [MORE]

Thrifty Options for Polymer Clay Tools and Supplies:

Something came up this week in the comments of the May 20 article about Hammered Copper Findings. It was to do with the costs involved with making polymer clay jewelry and beads. I wanted [MORE]

Tips For Chilling Hot Mushy Polymer Clay To Firm It Up:

No doubt about it, Summer is underway… at least it is up here in the northern hemisphere. With the warm weather comes soft mushy clay that shows finger prints like crazy. Great time for [MORE]