I’m Olivia, a 25 years old polymer clay artist based in Michigan, and owner of Adventurer’s Kiln! All my life I’ve loved to delve into different creative mediums, especially storytelling. I began exploring polymer clay in 2020, but more recently while dealing with the effects of chronic illness, I discovered polymer clay’s ability to take me on adventures and bring my imaginings to life. Now I combine my love of art, stories, and tabletop roleplay games to create unique miniature scenes that capture the essence of a story and elevate the immersive experience of tabletop adventuring. Although I love to incorporate mixed media in my art, I’m constantly trying to push the boundaries of polymer clay itself because I genuinely don’t think there’s a limit to what you can create with it!

Hi, I’m Heather Robertson, a mixed media artist and designer, living in England. I studied art and design in South Africa, where I developed a love for the natural world and wildlife, which has had a large influence in all my artwork. I also love stories, myths, legends and fairy tales, and my aim is to combine the richness and beauty of the natural world together with the magic and mystery of the fantasy world. Polymer clay allows me to create magical creatures, full of whimsy, humour, and charm, through the simple use of texture and form (and a little bit of fairy dust!) I was a featured artist in the UK Channel 5 TV show, The Wonderful World of Crafting, which first aired in October 2019, with it being repeated several times since, and have also had many live TV appearances as a mixed media craft demonstrator on Create and Craft TV. I have also taught several online and in-person polymer clay classes. My artwork, tutorials and creatures from the Frosty Feather Forest can be found through my website, Instagram, and Facebook pages, at Heather Robertson Art.

Liza is a Texas-based artist originally from New Jersey, with a lifelong love for sculpting whimsical miniature creatures. She’s been working with Sculpey since the age of six and started her first business, Clay Critters, at just thirteen. Now creating under the name Hodge Podge Art Studio, Liza explores all forms of art but remains best known for her playful polymer clay animal sculptures. Through her website and her growing social media community, she shares her creative process, tips, and encouragement for others to discover the joy of polymer clay.

Alicia Rangel is the founder and creative mind behind Sweet Honey Creates, a colorful, joy-filled brand based in Austin, Texas. With a background in graphic design and a deep love for bright colors, bold accessories, and all things fun, Alicia turned her creative passion into something real that people can wear and connect with. After years of working behind a screen, she felt the need to create something more personal. That’s when Sweet Honey Creates came to life, a collection of handmade jewelry, apparel, and accessories designed to spark happiness, confidence, and self-expression. Alicia also has a passion for teaching and loves sharing her creative process with others, whether it's through workshops, online content, or one-on-one guidance. Inspiring creativity in others is just as important to her as making beautiful things. Each piece Alicia creates is made to brighten your day and help you feel bold, joyful, and unapologetically yourself.

Chloé is the creator of Crocodile Agile, a brand of handmade polymer clay jewelry and accessories. A lifelong lover of creativity, she enjoys exploring materials and expressing her world through color and shape. When she discovered polymer clay, it was a revelation : a material with endless possibilities that allows her to create without limits. In 2021, she officially launched Crocodile Agile. Her creations are funky, colorful, and full of whimsy. Chloé draws inspiration from everything around her: fashion, graphic design, pottery, and even everyday objects. She collects ideas like others collect treasures, then turns them into unique pieces full of energy and personality!

Lauren is an artist in Portland, OR where she teaches polymer clay workshops and runs Tiger and Gold, her jewelry and accessories business. Born in Southern CA she moved to the Pacific Northwest as a child and has since called this rainy creative place home. Lauren loves sparkle, color, and infusing a bit of humor in her work while being inspired by iconic maximalists such as Barbie, Ms. Frizzle, and Harper Finkle. She loves adding other components to her polymer clay creations to create whimsical mixed media pieces as well. When she’s not covered in glitter you’ll find her playing with her dog Biscuit or in the kitchen cooking up something delicious.

Nicole is a 23-year-old polymer clay artist and recent HBSc graduate from beautiful Ontario, Canada. By day, she is an aspiring dentist; by night, a passionate creator. She first discovered polymer clay at ten years old and hasn’t stopped creating since! She combines her scientific precision with artistic imagination to create cozy bookmarks, miniature charms, and whimsical figurines that make people smile. In 2017, she launched her shop Sculpted Boutique, where her handmade creations have found homes all around the world and have been featured in local artisan markets. With over 13 years of sculpting experience, Nicole loves sharing her creativity, tips, and tutorials on social media, inspiring others to pick up a block of clay and start creating too!

Syndee has been part of the Sculpey team for over 25 years now! The artist/pro photographer/single mom has always encouraged people to find time for art in their lives. She has written over 100 magazine articles on diverse topics of pro photography, construction foam and flooring, and of course, polymer clay! One of her television producers pronounced her “the Lucy of daytime craft television” with over 40 television segments filmed. She works tirelessly to bring the magic of polymer clay to as many people as possible and to support the polymer clay groups throughout the world.

Ilia is a 31 year old artist from Phoenix, Arizona and is the owner of Ilia Creations. Her passion for creating with polymer clay began 5 years ago and it has been the most exciting and rewarding journey! What started out as a hobby and hopeful side hustle became a dream come true. She has been an artist her entire life and only ever dreamt of owning her own business creating and selling her art.

Lana is a clay and mixed media artist from Massachusetts. As a kid she focused a lot on drawing and painting, eventually discovering her love for clay. She began her clay journey, using Sculpey products over 16 years ago. Being able to sculpt with clay has brought healing and happiness to her during tough times. Combining her love of making clay charms, her name and the names of her dogs, Lana began sharing her artwork online under the name LanaTanaCharms in 2020. After starting her social media, Lana opened a shop and website where she sells many of her clay creations. Lana holds working with clay as being one of the best decisions she ever made. As a result of doing so, she has been able to create things that most importantly make herself and others happy.

I was born seventy one years ago in Los Angeles, California. I’ve been crafting daily since the age of five. My first projects were rocks. I used to steal them from the neighbor’s yard, paint them into lady bugs, then sell them back to the same neighbors for a dollar. That was big money back then. I left my life of crime in the first grade, when I discovered decoupage. I decoupaged everything in sight for about thirty years. At age 36 I started making glass jewelry. That went on until I discovered polymer clay in 2010. Cane-making quickly became my craft of choice after I saw the work of Jana Roberts Benzon and Jon Stuart Anderson. When I met Christi Friesen in 2013, I knew I wanted to teach. I posted my first Youtube tutorial in that year. Since then, I’ve had over three million hits in 148 countries. I spent several years teaching live classes across the United States; and when travel became too difficult, I started IndyJam, my yearly clay convention in Indianapolis. I’ve been fortunate to have a column in Polymer Café magazine, and I’ve received sponsorships from LC Tools, Let’s Resin, Color Cube, Clickaslice, Blueberry Beads, and, of course, I’ve been a proud member of the Sculpey Design Squad. In 2016 I opened Tiny Pandora Crafting Boutique, where I sell CaneBenders, DeepShine, and EasyCuffs. My Facebook groups, HOP! Hooked on Polymer, Polymer Clay Learning Club, Pandora’s Craft & Chat Club, and Jon Stuart Anderson Objects of Desire, have over 48,000 members. So, crafting, especially polymer clay, has brought me a life I love; and I could not be more grateful to the people at Sculpey, and to all of you.

Sara Amrhein was born in NY and raised in Southern California where she attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. The city of Florence, Italy and its treasure trove of art captured this artist’s heart during a study-abroad program, and after graduation she moved to Florence to pursue her career as a jewelry designer. Her passion is creating bold. colorful, statement pieces. She has a studio and storefront in the city where she creates and sells her work each day. She lives with her husband Luigi, and their two cats, Michelangelo, and Rosina.

Whitney is a San Diego based polymer clay artist. She has been working with polymer clay since 2020 and is self taught. She mainly focuses on miniature food, and even uses polymer clay to make compact mirrors that resemble food. When she was 12 years old she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which has greatly affected her ability to work with her hands, but that does not stop her from crafting every day.

Precious Nunez was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She is currently in college achieving an Associates in Business while she owns and operates her very own online shop and social media full time as SimplyPreciousMade. Her clay journey started in 2015 when she came across polymer clay tutorials on YouTube and started to make her own creations. Since then, she has grown a great love for the craft and turned her hobby into a business. She decided to open SimplyPreciousmade in 2017, selling a wide range of charms, phone grips, croc charms, pins, hair clips, and much more. Since owning her shop, she has sold products across the world with 5-star ratings and excellent satisfaction as well as recognition for her work through numerous blog posts and mentions. She has also collaborated with several influencers and businesses throughout her clay career to provide in-store products, gifts, promotion items, and more including miniature ice cream replicas for a popular business in Barcelona, Spain. She organically grew a large fan base on Instagram for those who enjoy seeing unique handmade items and built relationships with like-minded crafters. Her creations are based on a child-like imagination with a wide range of bright and pastel colors to perfectly convey her personality and creativity through each and every piece. She genuinely admires what she does by bringing joy and happiness to others with love reflected through her creations.