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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...
Managing Your Time to Create Multiples and Special Orders
Effective time management is critical for anyone involved in crafts, design or custom manufacturing. Creating differentiated orders at the same time requires precise organization and a well-defined workflow to ensure...
Managing Your Time to Create Multiples and Special Orders
Effective time management is critical for anyone involved in crafts, design or custom manufacturing. Creating differentiated orders at the same...
How to Sand/Clean Up Your Pieces Post Bake
You’ve done it, you’ve created the perfect piece, and it looks gorgeous and is ALMOST ready to be assembled but now it’s time to clean them up! Where do you...
How to Sand/Clean Up Your Pieces Post Bake
You’ve done it, you’ve created the perfect piece, and it looks gorgeous and is ALMOST ready to be assembled but...
Quick Photo Tips to Help Your Clay POP of Your Viewers Screens
POP! Want to make your photos of your clay creations POP and grab your viewers eye? Here are some quick photo tips to help you get the the OOOOHS and...
Quick Photo Tips to Help Your Clay POP of Your Viewers Screens
POP! Want to make your photos of your clay creations POP and grab your viewers eye? Here are some quick...
Using Clay Scraps
One of the more commonly asked questions I receive as a maker is what I do with these leftover clay scraps from my projects? I have come up with a...
Using Clay Scraps
One of the more commonly asked questions I receive as a maker is what I do with these leftover clay...
Tips and Tricks for Elevating Your Clay Work
Makers are always seeking growth. This is at the heart of the allure of making! How can we make our work stand out amongst the crowd? How can we make...
Tips and Tricks for Elevating Your Clay Work
Makers are always seeking growth. This is at the heart of the allure of making! How can we make our...
Mica Powder vs. Glitter
If your clay project needs a little bit of shine and sparkle, glitter or mica powder will do the trick. However, though they may look the same, there is a difference...
Mica Powder vs. Glitter
If your clay project needs a little bit of shine and sparkle, glitter or mica powder will do the trick....
Baking Polymer Clay in Cornstarch or Baking Soda
You’ve got your polymer clay creation finally perfected. You smoothed out the edges and got that swirl to sit just right. It’s finally time for the oven. You know that...
Baking Polymer Clay in Cornstarch or Baking Soda
You’ve got your polymer clay creation finally perfected. You smoothed out the edges and got that swirl to sit just...