The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I'm mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Often when I mix with the Premo pearl colors, I like to play with the...
I couldn’t WAIT!! Sculpey is releasing another brand new Sculpey Premo™ color this month and I just HAD to mix my NCTs for this month with it. But, until the color is released, I’ve called it a “mystery color” and greyed it out. I will edit the blogs after the color is released to show the color. In the meantime...
I couldn’t WAIT!! Sculpey is releasing a brand new Sculpey Premo™ color this month and I just HAD to mix my NCTs for this month with it. But, until the color is released, I’ve called it a “mystery color” and greyed it out. I will edit the blogs after the color is released to show the color. In the meantime...
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 techniques I can use to recreate the look. Sometimes, it’s silk screening or textures. Sometimes it’s colorings like alcohol inks or pastels. Sometimes it’s dimensional effects like molded or sculpted...
The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I'm mixing with the Shamrock on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the Shamrock. Yay! A Bonus Mix Week! This time I'm teaming the Sculpey Soufflé™ Shamrock up with the cool blues...
Okay, last week we had the warm greens, this week we have the cooool greens, courtesy of my three favorite Soufflé neutrals. Again, I'm surprised at the Latte/Shamrock mix - it is another nice rustic green. I love the coolness of the Concrete/Shamrock mix as well. And Ivory really holds it own in a mix doesn't it? I love this...
The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I'm mixing with the Shamrock on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the Shamrock. Yay! This week I'm mixing with all the colors with my beloved Sculpey Soufflé™. I'm not surprised...
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 works out, but SOMETIMES...well, we have all had THAT experience! When I mix the New Color Tuesday mixes, I mix the entire month at the same time (that way it...
The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I'm mixing with the Shamrock on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the Shamrock. I'm mixing again this week with Sculpey Premo™ metallics and Sculpey Soufflé™ Shamrock. I wish you could...
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 the Ivory (I) on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing 4 parts of the color directly above with 1 part (4:1) of...
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 original colors together because the Ivory really adds the pop to the darker palette of the other three colors. The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors...
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 top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I'm mixing with the Ivory (I) on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created...
My go-to Sculpey clays are always the Super Sculpey line. I use Super Sculpey Original and Firm the most. I love using both clays together on one project to take advantage of their different properties. While both clays can be used to create entire sculptures alone, using them for different areas will make the job easier so that you can...
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Your Ultimate Crafts and Creative Gift Guide for the 2020 Holiday Season Shopping for the perfect gift for your creative friend or loved one can be stressful - so we have put together a fun list of ideas to help make holiday shopping quick and easy! No matter what their skill level is, overall style or even what types of...
“Sweet Caroline’s Clay” here! For this project we are going to make a miniature lemonade charm! All you will need is a small amount of Premo Sunshine, Translucent and Black clay, eye pins, some pink chalk for the cheeks and Sculpey Bake and Bond. Start with a ball of yellow clay- you can ultimately decide the size of your cup. Roll...
Let’s talk about mold making. The process of reproducing one object into multiples. There is some basic terminology associated with mold making which will help with the explanation. The first one would be the Master. The Master is the name of the original object that you want to make multiples of. If it’s a sculpture, it’d be called a Master...
Souffle Cornflower is such an interesting color to me - is it Blue? is it Purple? Its a cool color, right? So why does it FEEL warm to me? I'm starting this Cornflower mix month off with a trio of Premo metal colors. What will this blue/purple/warm/cool color do with the micas? Well first off, they will create one of...
Today I would like to tell you a little bit about my new clay love: Liquid Sculpey®! It does work a bit different then regular polymer clay and you need to get used to the different way of working with it at first. So, to make it easier for you I thought I share a couple of ideas where you...
“Hungry Fungus", made with Sculpey Premo™ When I was asked what I like best about Sculpey and especially how I use it, at first I did not know what to say. Honestly the answer is not that easy! Thinking about what I use polymer clay for, and specifically Sculpey, I can not give you a straight forward answer. I am...
This is a great hashtag to answer, as it has really made me look at my clay journey over the last few years. My love of Sculpey and polymer clay began with sculpting silly and super simple zombie fingers for friends. I was enthralled by how the this medium took to form and texture. The colors choices from bright to...
In my first blog I talked about my beginning adventures with Liquid Clay (LS), including how I once "lost" it in my oven. Ohhh, and then Liquid Sculpey really got exciting (and easy!) when we discovered silicone molds! I made several pendants for my friends using just the seahorse and coral combination! First I want to point out something...
I was asked to write about Liquid Sculpey and I thought, "What am I going to talk about? How to use it? When to use it? That's pretty much been talked about already." So I decided instead to take you on a little pictorial journey with me and my LS. Translucent Liquid Sculpey (which we affectionately all refer to as...
Part of my job is to "break" new stuff. I threw everything I had at Souffle - transfer, silkscreen, pencil, ink, caning, molding, color mixing - it not only worked- it surpassed what I thought it *could* do if it worked! So here are some photos of the MANY things I waved at you in my Facebook Live for Sculpey...
Wow, last NCT post for the year and the DECADE! Six years of NCTs and there are still colors to mix!! Souffle Pistachio is my Wild Card Mixer - You just never know what color it's going to create. I'm in love with that Mandarin/Pistachio rich Maize color, but I like that kind of watermelon color created by the Souffle...
Whether you have just started working with clay or you're a seasoned pro, you'll need some tools. Tools can smooth out your edges for a clean look, add lines of texture for a fun visual element, give your project a beautiful finish and more! Tools make the work easy and your final result professional. With the wide variety of polymer...
If you're wondering what the difference is between clear and translucent polymer clay, you're not alone. First, let's talk about the meaning of liquid clay. Liquid polymer clay is what it sounds like: polymer clay in liquid form. Liquid clay is a slightly sticky, medium-density liquid that does not require softening. While liquid polymer clay bakes the same way as regular...
Are you wondering how to use silicone molds with polymer clay to get a good casting? Read on for tips and tricks for making polymer clay designs with silicone molds for a fun, easy and mess-free project. How to Use Silicone Molds With Polymer Clay Due to their ease of use and flexibility, silicone molds are a popular choice for...
You gather your clay tools and excitedly pull out your favorite colors of polymer clay to start a new craft when you notice the clay begins to crumble in your hand. While you're used to clay feeling a little stiff before conditioning from previous projects, this clay feels harder than it should be, and you wonder if it's still OK...
When the weather gets warmer, your polymer clay may soften and even become sticky. Warm hands and hot work areas can also cause clay to become too soft. As a crafter, you know how important it is to work with firm polymer clay. When clay is stiff enough, you're better able to get crisp, fine details in your designs and...
