The translucent form of polymer clay extends both the range of clay colors and the kinds of effects you can create. But this clay is a bit different from the kinds that contain pigment. Here are a few tips to help you use translucent more effectively and avoid some of its limitations. First, a definition […]
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In other articles I have given many suggestions about things to create for polymer clay. But there are a few things that should not be attempted. 1. Use the clay from the bundles, without conditioning. The clay is conditioned – dipped or passed through a pasta, several times – before it is shaped and cured […]
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Sep
Sep
Making mosaic tiles is a fun way to be creative. Making a mosaic is like putting together a puzzle, but the end result can be a work of art. Mosaics can be made into wall hangings, trivets, picture boards, cabinets, ornaments, rugs, and more. Instead of glass tiles or ceramics, you can make tiles from […]
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Nov
Nov
Polymer clay is an adaptable medium. It can be made to resemble many different substances – including metals like gold, silver, and copper, which is very useful if you’re making jewelry. Here are some ways you can produce “faux metal” effects with polymer clay. Use metallic clay Some polymer clay colors are labeled “metallic.” These […]
Mass-produced boxed pasta is convenient, delicious and cheap. Once you make your own pasta by hand, however, you’ll have a tough time going back. It’s like comparing in-season garden tomatoes with out of season greenhouse-grown tomatoes. It’s like comparing stereo with mono. It’s like comparing black-and-white TV with color. Fresh, homemade pasta is really that […]
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Dec
Dec
On television, you’ll see cake decorators piping, rolling, and molding different sugary concoctions over a cake to create the finished look of the item. When you step into a bakery, you may wonder what has been used to decorate a cake, but you’re not certain if you ask the question if the answer will really […]
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Sep
Sep
You can do a lot with polymer clay just by itself. But mixing it with other things can result in some really special effects. Here are a few suggestions for objects to mix in or with clay, and a few tips for how to handle the results. Other Objects Polymer clay can be combined with […]
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Apr
Apr
Some hints, tips and low cost techniques to make polymer clay fun for the whole family. Have you been to an art store lately and think of those glossy covered books showing all those easy and fun ways to build polymer figurines and clay characters? Don’t want to spend all your hard earned dollars on […]