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The Agony & Ecstasy of Millefiori in Polymer Clay
Wayyyy back in 1961, Irving Stone wrote a book about Michelangelo’s struggles as an artist. I was always obsessed with art, and a voracious reader; but I didn’t read the...
The Agony & Ecstasy of Millefiori in Polymer Clay
Wayyyy back in 1961, Irving Stone wrote a book about Michelangelo’s struggles as an artist. I was always obsessed with...
Pattern to Slab – Adding Dimension with Translucency
I have a bit of an obsession with translating patterns I see in fabric, photos, etc. into polymer clay. Whenever something catches my eye, my mind begins to ponder what...
Pattern to Slab – Adding Dimension with Translucency
I have a bit of an obsession with translating patterns I see in fabric, photos, etc. into polymer clay. Whenever...
Searching for Inspiration
I started a daily photo project about 7 years ago to post a daily photo on my Instagram. Since Instagram is a square format, I challenged myself to not only...
Searching for Inspiration
I started a daily photo project about 7 years ago to post a daily photo on my Instagram. Since Instagram...
Scrap Clay Play Out of My Comfort Zone
I love to play with scrap – it is a opportunity to explore ideas that I don’t really want to gamble my “good” clay on. Most of the time, it...
Scrap Clay Play Out of My Comfort Zone
I love to play with scrap – it is a opportunity to explore ideas that I don’t really want to...
Tips and Tricks for Mixed Media
“Mixed media is a term used to describe art works composed from a combination of different media or materials.” the “tate”,London, UK, states on their website (https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/m/mixed-media ). Polymer clay...
Tips and Tricks for Mixed Media
“Mixed media is a term used to describe art works composed from a combination of different media or materials.” the...
Stitching on Polymer Clay
Stitching polymer clay is such a wonderful technique and a great way to add detail and texture to your polymer clay pieces. The fact that polymer can be cured many...
Stitching on Polymer Clay
Stitching polymer clay is such a wonderful technique and a great way to add detail and texture to your polymer...
Working with Polymer Clay Scraps
Working with scrap polymer clay can yield the most wonderful, unique and unexpected results! I love consciously re-using and reworking my scrap clay (both raw and cured). And the management...
Working with Polymer Clay Scraps
Working with scrap polymer clay can yield the most wonderful, unique and unexpected results! I love consciously re-using and reworking...
Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 5
Now this is my kind of palette! Bright, warm colors that trend towards mid-century memories. The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with...
Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 5
Now this is my kind of palette! Bright, warm colors that trend towards mid-century memories. The top row of the...
Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 4
Wow! This is a trio of really rich Soufflé™ colors that I’m mixing 4 parts to 1 part of the Soufflé™ Ivory this week! I actually like all the four...
Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 4
Wow! This is a trio of really rich Soufflé™ colors that I’m mixing 4 parts to 1 part of the...
Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 3
Okay! This week we are mixing with all Sculpey Soufflé™! Again I am mixing 4 parts of each of the selected clay colors to 1 part of the Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory. The...
Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 3
Okay! This week we are mixing with all Sculpey Soufflé™! Again I am mixing 4 parts of each of the selected...
Tips for Creating Canes
Making polymer clay canes can be such a fun and rewarding process! And cane work can add intricate little details to your clay pieces. It can also be an extremely...
Tips for Creating Canes
Making polymer clay canes can be such a fun and rewarding process! And cane work can add intricate little details...
How to Choose Colors That Work Well
I am no stranger to using lots of color in my work and I often get complimented on the color combinations I use. And while it does come fairly natural...
How to Choose Colors That Work Well
I am no stranger to using lots of color in my work and I often get complimented on the color...