Inspiration can truly come from anywhere.
A color palette, a walk, an object sitting on a table, or even just a feeling in the moment. When I create with polymer clay, I don’t always start with a clear idea, I let myself be influenced by what’s around me.
But it wasn’t always like that.
At the beginning, I spent a lot of time on Pinterest. And to be honest, I was mostly copying what I saw. It felt safe. I was a bit afraid to add my own touch, afraid it wouldn’t be “good enough.”
It took me some time to move past that. To trust my instincts, to experiment, and to accept that not everything has to be perfect.
And that’s exactly when everything changed.
Once I let go of that fear, I started to really explore, trying new techniques, experimenting with more unexpected color combinations, and creating things that felt more like me. That’s when creating became truly exciting.
Colors as a starting point
Most of the time, my inspiration starts with a color.
I naturally gravitate toward bright, bold tones colors that stand out and bring energy. But I also really enjoy working with softer palettes, especially in the summer. Pastels have a completely different feel: lighter, more calming, almost nostalgic.
I also like to adapt to the seasons. Spring, fall, the holidays… each one has its own atmosphere. Even though my style remains quite colorful, I like adjusting my palettes without straying too far from what I love.
And then there are certain color combinations that keep coming back in my work, such as:
- Blue and Orange
- Lilac and Yellow
- Green and Pink
Even when I try to switch things up, these combinations come back almost instinctively.
I think they’ve become part of my visual identity.
Everyday life as inspiration
A big part of my inspiration simply comes from everyday life.
I pay much more attention to details than I used to. A ceramic mug, a fabric pattern, a shop window, packaging, a book cover… anything can spark an idea.
Interior design, fashion, jewelry, stationery, graphic design, travel… all of these influence how I see shapes, textures, and colors.
Sometimes it’s something very small, a texture on a wall, a color combination in a café, or a pattern I notice by chance. I don’t always realize it in the moment, but these elements often find their way back into my creations later on.
Creating from a feeling
Inspiration isn’t always visual.
Sometimes, it comes from a feeling.
There are days when I feel like creating something soft and light. Other times, I want something more bold, textured, or expressive. My mood influences my work a lot, often without me even realizing it.
And very often, I start with one idea… and end up somewhere completely different.
And honestly, that’s a part I love.
Some of my favorite pieces are the ones I didn’t plan the ones that come together in the moment, without overthinking, just going with the flow.
Inspiration that constantly evolves
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that inspiration is never fixed.
It evolves all the time. What inspires me today might be completely different in a few months and that’s what makes it interesting.
Creating with Sculpey makes this exploration even more exciting. The variety of colors, the ability to mix them and create new ones, the endless textures… it all makes you want to experiment, explore, and push further.
