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It’s All in the Detail – The Little Things That Bring Your Sculptures to...
Have you ever found yourself staring at a sculpture or painting thinking “wow, this feels so alive and real!” and then wondered how on earth the artist achieved that? Have...
It’s All in the Detail – The Little Things That Bring Your Sculptures to...
Have you ever found yourself staring at a sculpture or painting thinking “wow, this feels so alive and real!” and...
The Magic of Color Mixing
Since I opened my first pack of Sculpey in 2010, I’d been happily exploring the many colors Sculpey offers. Of course, I lightened and darkened clay and made Skinner blends;...
The Magic of Color Mixing
Since I opened my first pack of Sculpey in 2010, I’d been happily exploring the many colors Sculpey offers. Of...
Sculpey III®, the Bullied Clay
When it comes to sculpting, Sculpey III has many advantages. It’s ready to use with little conditioning and the components blend and stick together easily. It’s the only clay I...
Sculpey III®, the Bullied Clay
When it comes to sculpting, Sculpey III has many advantages. It’s ready to use with little conditioning and the components...
How to Find Your Inspiration
The most common and frequent question any artist gets is about inspiration. Where do you get it? One of the things that many people don’t realize about inspiration is that...
How to Find Your Inspiration
The most common and frequent question any artist gets is about inspiration. Where do you get it? One of the...
Household Materials for Polymer Clay Making
Starting a new hobby can feel overwhelming at times. It often seems like you need to have everything—all the tools, all the materials—just right before you can even begin. But...
Household Materials for Polymer Clay Making
Starting a new hobby can feel overwhelming at times. It often seems like you need to have everything—all the tools,...
Finishes for Polymer Clay Projects
When creating polymer clay pieces, selecting the right gloss or varnish can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, finding the perfect finish for your project may take some trial...
Finishes for Polymer Clay Projects
When creating polymer clay pieces, selecting the right gloss or varnish can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, finding...
Life as Design Inspiration - the Evolution of My 3x3 Project
Inspiration literally surrounds us - we just have to open our eyes or point a camera lens to discover the infinite amount ideas that we live in! 2025 will mark...
Life as Design Inspiration - the Evolution of My 3x3 Project
Inspiration literally surrounds us - we just have to open our eyes or point a camera lens to discover the...
Turning the Natural into the Whimsical
I’ve always been fascinated and amazed by artists who can paint or sculpt something that looks like the real thing but have been equally amazed at those that can make...
Turning the Natural into the Whimsical
I’ve always been fascinated and amazed by artists who can paint or sculpt something that looks like the real thing...
Preparing for Seasonal Markets and Events
I was recently asked where I look for inspiration for seasonal themes, how far ahead of an event or show I started to prepare, and what my marketing strategies are?...
Preparing for Seasonal Markets and Events
I was recently asked where I look for inspiration for seasonal themes, how far ahead of an event or show...
Duality: The Challenge of the Professional Crafter
One topic that comes up again and again is time management. We Creatives suffer from, what my daughter calls, Type A/B Syndrome. Type A’s are often pragmatic, driven, and disciplined....
Duality: The Challenge of the Professional Crafter
One topic that comes up again and again is time management. We Creatives suffer from, what my daughter calls, Type...
How to Start Working with Silk Screen Printing on Clay
Printing with silk screens on polymer clay is a great technique to get wonderful patterns and effects with only a little effort. The silk screens can be used many times,...
How to Start Working with Silk Screen Printing on Clay
Printing with silk screens on polymer clay is a great technique to get wonderful patterns and effects with only a...
