This post is a little different from my usual tutorials as I’m simply experimenting with some liquid polymer clay ideas and sharing the results. A while ago, the folks at Sculpey sent me a box of their products to try out, and among the goodies were a few bottles of their liquid clay. I was...
One of the problems that can happen with polymer clay, well, actually about any hobby is the need to keep track of your own custom colors. With polymer clay the following problems can arise. What color is the baked clay? (sometimes it is very different from the unbaked clay.) What colors were used to make a new color? What were the proportions used? What does the mix look like? What does the baked mix look like? What are the differences in the brands of clay? How do the different clays respond to being mixed? For a long time I have kept pages of colors that were mixed for tutorials. It's really easy. Start with a sheet of three hole pages for a notebook, print out the numbers and begin. These pages show how the colors turned out, their names and the recipes. I began with pages that only had-- "Color 1", "Color 2" etc (They were all in numerical order). When the new color was mixed it was given a descriptive name and the recipe was written down on the page after the number. A chip was created, baked and glued to the page. When all of the numbers were filled in, the original numbers and recipes were typed and printed on cardstock. (The reason for this is that my penmanship was hard to read!) The chips were removed from the original and glued to the now, readable finished page. The recipe pages grew and as they did I got better about keeping the chips with the recipes. As you can tell, I like some gently muted colors and lots of shimmery ones. These colors were made of what ever brand had the colors I needed to make a custom mix. Some are very beautiful but can never be perfectly re-made as the different brands were not listed. But, the recipes are a start. Now I try to stay all in one brand of clay. I've chosen Pardo. By Penni Jo creator and sculptor of Best Flexible Molds
These little chickens are ready to join someone for adventure! Or perhaps just snuggles and hanging out. They’re tiny friends made from polymer clay. They hope you understand that their colors may be slightly different in person, as each screen you look at them on can vary. All of these chickens are unique and handmade by Polymermaid Creations, and not meant to be a toy for young humans. If you choose this variety of farm animal, they'll play rock paper scissors to pick which one will join you. If you really love a specific one from the photos, please add a note to let me know when you check out, and I'll send them if they're still available. They’ll use the USPS mail system to ride wrapped up all cozy in a box to safely join you. They were created in a smoke free home, but have been around pets.
OH NO! This cow is getting abducted by an alien!! you must save him All my keychains are handmade by me to order! I sculpt them out of polymer clay and glaze them with ultra shiny UV resin. Each of these guys are made totally of colored polymer clay to ensure a seamless finish and adorable tiny details! All metal used is non tarnish and durable so your little guy won't go missing! Where will you take him on his next adventure?
This frog is not sure how to start a conversation, but he would love to be friends! All my keychains are handmade by me to order! I sculpt them out of polymer clay and glaze them with ultra shiny UV resin. Each of these guys are made totally of colored polymer clay to ensure a seamless finish and adorable tiny details! All metal used is non tarnish and durable so your little guy won't go missing! Where will you take him on his next adventure?
Pippi är ett mumsigt örhänge som är redo för äventyr. Pippi ger dig en romantisk look och du kommer 100% få komplimanger när du bär dem. Örhängena är handgjorda i polymerlera med detaljer i rostfritt stål, därför kan varje par skilja sig från det andra. Det kan vara en liten variation i storlek, färg och design. Ha inte örhängena i vatten. Polymerlera Nickeltestad Längd: 8 cm Bredd: 4,5 cm
If it is your first steps in the polymer clay world of canes, this article will sure help you to figure and understand some of the basics you need to know before and when you start creating with this colorful creative material and technique. Over the years I've been asked by my customers some questions regarding working with polymer clay canes, most of them about cutting and slicing, backing and curing. Questions such as: *** How difficult is it to bake and cut polymer clay millefiori? *** How many pieces are possible to get from a cane? *** Just wondering the best way to cut the canes? *** Could these be used for mosaics, if I cut them, then baked the pieces? Would they stand up to grouting? Here are some basics TIPS Polymer clay, after it is baked is basically plastic, it hardens very nicely after curing, but it is still a crisp material. If you haven't work with polymer clay in the past, my advice to you is to buy a few packages and try the material, its softness, its elasticity and its firmness, before cutting the canes. A great TIP before slicing canes for the first time Take a small portion of clay, less then 1/4 of a package, mix and knead the clay thoroughly; then form a small cylinder. If the material is soft, let it rest for 5-10 minutes to firm. Then, with a blade (will be explained later on) cut thin slices - after every slice you cut, roll the cane 2-3 mm / 0.1 inch forward and cut again, this way the cane will preserve its round shape. When using clay that can be recycled, you can experiment many times until you get the hang of it and acquire confidence in the cutting technique. I recommend this practice every time you want to cut slices from a millefiori cane for your creative work. About my polymer clay canes in my shop All my canes are raw, unbaked and easy to cut; the canes are fresh, mildly soft and can be reduce to a smaller diameter. And they are wrapped with a thin nylon sheet. I have these kinds of polymer clay millefiori canes: a/ There are canes that are mostly flowers, with translucent background, it is indicated in every listing, and in the pictures you can see it as white. b/ There are flower canes with solid background; it is indicated too in the listings. c/ Dots, kaleidoscope and spiral canes - are all with solid polymer clay. The color of the canes after they are cured After baking flower canes with translucent background, the translucent looks a bit like "ice". Polymer clay crafters use this translucent background, so when working & creating with layers the transparency is saved after backing. Solid color canes are the same after baking. SIZE In every listing of the canes there is the ~~~ Size Info ~~~ regarding Length and Diameter; most of my canes are 1.25 - 1.50 cm / 0.50 - 0.60 in. All the Canes Length are 4 cm / 1.6 in. CUTTING & SLICING Before cutting the canes, warm them a bit with your hands before reducing or/and slicing. The canes have to be cut with a thin blade, sharp and clean, so the design will not smudge. I slice the canes with a tissue blade which I buy on "Polymer Clay Express". Mostly I use this kind. But, if you have something similar, some kind of xacto knife or Stanley Knife / box cutter (only the knife without its handle), it will be fine, must be sharp and clean of course. Slicing canes After every slice you cut, roll the cane 2-3 mm / 0.1 inch forward and cut again, this way the cane will preserve its round shape. If it's a square shaped cane, turn it over to its next side on every slice. How many pieces are possible to get from a cane? If your preferences are thin slices, you can get 30-40 slices from a 4 cm cane, depending on your cutting experience. The canes also can be reduced; so the original cane can be lengthened and this way you will get much more slices per cane. If your preferences are thick slices (like round flat circle beads or mosaic circle tiles) you can calculate the amount of slices according to your thickness preferences. REDUCING CANES Warm the cane by rolling it gently between your hands than keep rolling it gently on a clean & smooth surface. You can see the cane lengthen as you proceed. Stop when the diameter size of the cane is suitable for your needs. Let it firm before cutting. BAKING Polymer clay is baked in a home oven at a very law temperature. All that you need to know to succeed when first time baking and curing, from my experience: If it is your first ever baking clay, my advice to you is to bake something small at first, to check that your oven is baking with the right temperature. Yes, it is better to bake first time something small that you wouldn't regret if something goes wrong... a/ Preheat your oven to 110 degrees Celsius = 230 degrees Fahrenheit (according to the FIMO brand clay instructions, which I use for my canes). b/ Baking (curing) time is at least 20 minutes, but I suggest to bake it even longer, 30-40 minutes. Please Note: For thicker products the baking time has to be longer. For small beads and other small products, my recommended baking time is quite enough, but products with much greater volume & thickness needs more baking time - I recommend 1 hour. c/ Place your work on a parchment paper / baking paper/ baking sheet. I cover the work with another baking paper, just to be on the safe side. * Do not use a metallic silver paper; it will increase the intensity of the heat. d/ Make sure your oven is at the correct temperature all the time; if it is your first time baking polymer clay, it is better that you will check now and again the oven to see that everything is all right. e/ Let your polymer clay work cool down totally - that way it will harden correctly. Incorporating polymer clay to Mosaics Could the canes be used for mosaics, if I cut them, then baked the pieces? Would they stand up to grouting? Yes, you can use it in mosaics, and of course, they have to be cut and baked before placing them in your work. It can stand up grouting with no problem, but it depends on how you clean it after it is dry, so it won't harm the polymer clay. Do you have more questions regarding using my canes? please post them in your comments down below; I will answer you back and if your question fits this article, I will gladly add it to this post with my answer. ENJOY CREATING!!!
These little rock creatures are ready to join someone for adventure! Or perhaps just snuggles and hanging out. They’re tiny friends made from polymer clay. They hope you understand that their colors may be slightly different in person, as each screen you look at them on can vary. All of these rocks are unique and handmade by Polymermaid Creations, and not meant to be a toy for young humans. These grey rock friends are a little scruffy, but think they look spiffy. If you choose this variety of rock, they'll play rock (HA) paper scissors to pick which one will join you. If you really love a specific creature from the photos, please add a note to let me know when you check out, and I'll send them if they're still available. They'll use the USPS mail system to ride wrapped up all cozy in a box to safely join you. They were created in a smoke free home, but have been around pets.
A good friend of mine has been telling me for a couple months that I should go look online at the new cane design by Alice Stroppel keep in ...
I post these on my facebook page, but I wanted to assemble a few of the best all in one place. For more complex canes, please visit my etsy shop.
This pair of earrings draws inspiration from a journey of resilience, discovery, and the anticipation of new adventures. The mountains and a winding path symbolize the challenges to overcome and the exciting, uncharted journeys that lie ahead. Each earring is a miniature canvas, inviting the wearer to carry with them a reminder of their own strength, the beauty of their unique path, and the boundless possibilities that the future holds. I decided to name them "The Brooke’s," symbolizing a small stream, like peaceful, flowing water that is adaptable to nature. The choice of blue and orange hues captures the contrast between the calm, steady progression of life's journey and the warm, vibrant moments of joy and passion discovered along the way. Please note: Due to the handmade nature of my clay earrings it may take up to two to three weeks to fulfill an order. I'll work to get your item completed and shipped as soon as possible and guarantee your order to be filled and shipped in no more than three weeks time. Please create a separate order for "Ready to Ship" earrings, otherwise they will ship the same time as the made to order. -Each Piece uniquely hand made -Acrylic paint and matte sealer -Hypoallergenic stainless steel ball posts -Light weight materials that will not bother sensitive ear lobes **Thank you for visiting my shop! All my earrings are hand crafted and original designs. Painted earrings are hand painted with out the use of templates. Some slight variations may occur. If you have any special requests, I’ll be glad to do my best to accommodate. Please let me know if you have any questions. Product care: To ensure product quality and duration store earrings in a dry place and avoid contact with water, lotions and perfumes.**
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Introducing our enchanting D20 Dice Dangle Earrings – the perfect accessory for role-playing game enthusiasts, dungeon masters, and fantasy lovers. Handcrafted with precision, these earrings are a testament to your unique style and love for gaming. Key Features:-D20 Dice Design: These earrings showcase intricately craf
~DETAILS~ - polymer clay Adventure time hair barrette - details are carefully added with acrylic paint - glazed and secured with UV resin for optimal protection - handmade with love by me! This intricate hair barrette is made to order, as there is much time, love, and care that goes into it! I made this piece to capture the classic cartoon Adventure Time vibe, while also incorporating a more natural and floral style! Each hair clip is handmade with polymer clay, hand painted with acrylic paint, and finally, glazed with UV resin for optimal protection against wear and tear. This is one of my favourite designs of the three best friends (Finn, Jake, and BMO)! 🤗
I mostly work with oven-bake polymer clays but I do play with them all, on occasion. Of the air drying clay ones I like the effect of cold porcelains best. They have a nice delicate translucence wh…
This handy image gives students inspiration for a variety of different styles of coils they can use when constructing coil designs.Interest in this or related resources. Check out Tracy Fortune's ALL ABOUT CLAY SERIES including free digital resources called Clay Studio Tips. For more great art &...
Every spring I get on a little houseplant kick- looking for cool plants and beautiful planters to put them in. Now you can make your own terrazzo-style planter! Claim a piece of the amazing terrazz…
Today was play day! After all of the Thanksgiving holiday hustle and bustle, I was just bursting to make a cane I'd had in mind for weeks. An Eagle feather cane. I do not do a lot of caning but this cane would have a two fold application. 1. One half of the cane would be used to mold feathers. 2. One half of the cane would have details added to make a stylized feather that would not require molding for the details. This detailed Eagle Feather cane technique will be the base of my newest class. Shown upper right is the initial cane. It is a Skinner blend of four colors. It has no veins or details at this point. This large cane was next cut in half dividing it into two pieces of the same shape. One half of the initial cane was reduced to a small feather shape. From the small feather shape cane slices were cut about the thickness of a tooth pick. See A Right. The slices were pressed into the small feather opening in Best Flexible Mold PJ006 Thunderbird Medium. See B. Right. The end of the feather with the vein was over-filled and 'clubbed' after de-molding to make a thickened end in which a hole could be pierced before baking. The baked feathers were dropped into cold water after baking and allowed to cool. After cooling and drying the jump rings were threaded through the holes and closed in preparation for threading onto a bracelet or neck cord. These molded Eagle feathers were created for the members of my TOPS group as awards. To see the 'clubbed' end, see the topmost feather in the pic to the left. It shows the back of a molded feather. Detailed Eagle Feather Cane Shown right is the secondary cane created using the initial Skinner blend design. Thin, partial angled veins were added. Then a long center vein was added for realism. This cane is not designed for use with a mold but as stand-alone design. After the cane was completed it was reduced. The ends were reduced slightly and the center was reduced more. By tapering the reduction to the center, feathers of many different sizes can be cut from one cane. Left is a photo of eagle feather slices cut from the secondary cane. They are about 1 3/4 inches long. Eye pins were inserted into the top and down the center vein before the feathers were put on a satin textured ceramic tile. By holding the feathers on the vein, you can guide the eye pin through the feather and prevent the end of the eye pin from going through the feather instead of along the vein. After placing the feathers with eye pins onto the tile the edges were pressed down onto the tile creating a slight 'doming' of the feather. Natural feathers have a subtle 'domed' curve on the front of them. The feathers were baked and allowed to cool in the oven. After cooling, the eye pins were removed and glued in with Cyanoacrylate glue. The feathers were strung with a silver metal bead, coral and black glass beads and strung onto an eye pin. The excess was formed into a second eye pin on the other end and linked to hypoallergenic ear wires to make a simple pair of Eagle feather earrings. Here's hoping that you have recently had a play day too! Penni Jo BTW, you can purchase the mold shown above PJ006 Thunderbird Medium along with about 50 other molds here at Best Flexible Molds.
In today's video I give you a wide variety of ideas for creating unique textures for your polymer clay projects. Take another look at your household items & nature for inspiration.
Broches Bluetit et badges d’épinglettes Bluetit fabriqués à la main, lents et uniques, inspirés (et approuvés) par « The Bluetits Chill Swimmers ». Créé avec amour avec de l’argile polymère. Cadeau idéal, surtout pour le nageur sauvage de votre vie! 10% de chaque achat va au fonds Bluetit Social Enterprise. J’y travaille depuis un certain temps et j’ai le courage de les partager avec vous les gars. J’espère que vous les aimez tous autant que moi... Merci aux nageurs De Chill du Pembrokeshire Bluetit de m’avoir aidé à me retrouver et à retrouver ma TRIBU! Vous êtes A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Alors, voici un peu de moi et comment j’en suis venu à faire partie des Bluetits... Il y a 2 ans, j’ai eu une panne et je souffrais de (ce que mes thérapeutes appelaient) d’épuisement professionnel! Après beaucoup d’introspection (et de thérapie), j’ai réalisé que je ne faisais rien pour moi-même et que je m’étais perdue dans les nombreux rôles que nous, les femmes, avons, mère, enseignante, épouse... J’avais l’impression d’échouer à chacun de ces rôles et Beth n’était nulle part où être vue!... Et c’est ainsi que je me suis lancé dans la meilleure aventure de tous les temps... Je me suis totalement poussé hors de ma zone de confort, je suis arrivé sur une plage avec une bande d’étrangers, rayé et j’ai couru dans la mer... en mars, par une journée orageuse ! J’ai crié, j’ai ri (en fait j’ai cajolé), j’ai juré.... Beaucoup! Et puis la chose la plus étrange s’est produite, j’ai oublié le froid, j’ai commencé à me détendre et à discuter de la vie, tout en sautant par-dessus les vagues avec un sourire sur mon visage, de la joie dans mon cœur et rien d’autre dans mon esprit ... Pas de soucis, pas de stress, rien ! Et à partir de ce moment-là, j’étais accro ! Ces inconnus qui m’ont accueilli ce jour-là m’ont aidé à me redécouvrir ! Et maintenant, j’ai la chance incroyable de les appeler amis! En hommage à la communauté incroyable de personnes qui est @thebluetits... Je vous présente mes boucles d’oreilles Bluetit, mes badges d’épingles et mes broches ! Chacun, fabriqué à la main avec amour dans le Pembrokeshire, au Pays de Galles. Tous mes articles sont magnifiquement emballés et expédiés gratuitement le jour ouvrable suivant (au Royaume-Uni) en utilisant l’affranchissement Royal Mail de 2e classe. L’affranchissement dans le monde entier est également disponible. Si vous souhaitez offrir des boucles d’oreilles, je peux écrire à la main un message personnalisé spécial avec le paquet pour vous. Laissez-moi simplement un message avec votre commande. Il peut y avoir des variations de couleur mineures en raison de différences dans les moniteurs d’écran. Soyez assuré que tous les efforts ont été faits pour représenter nos produits et nos couleurs aussi précisément que possible. 💎SOIN ▪︎ Manipulez avec soin lors du retrait de l’emballage et de vos vêtements. ▪︎ Mieux vaut ne pas porter pendant la douche / natation / hammam / sauna. (bien que je les porte dans la mer et assurez-vous de les faire couler sous un peu d’eau douce par la suite pour protéger les accessoires métalliques.) ▪︎ Ne pas laisser tomber ou plier les broches, car l’argile polymère peut être assez fragile. ▪︎ Peut être nettoyé avec un chiffon humide. ▪︎ Conserver dans un endroit propre et sec et essayer d’éviter tout contact avec des liquides à base d’huile, car cela pourrait les tacher. 👐🏽CLAUSE DE NON-RESPONSABILITÉ LENTE Tous les articles sont fabriqués individuellement à la main, veuillez donc noter qu’il peut y avoir une légère variation de taille. Veuillez noter qu’il peut également y avoir de légères imperfections dans l’argile car c’est quelque chose qui se produit naturellement lorsque vous travaillez avec ce milieu. C’est la beauté du fait main. Merci d’avoir visité mon magasin. Suivez-moi sur Instagram @_bigboldbeautiful_ Suivez-moi sur Facebook @bigboldbeautboutique Et s’il vous plaît « Favoris » ma boutique avant de vérifier afin que vous receviez des mises à jour sur les futurs designs et réductions. Bon shopping 😊
Creating your own polymer clay bookmarks can make such a great handmade gift or craft for any book lover! The possibilities are endless with how you style and design your clay bookmarks. Getting started with creating your own polymer clay bookmark is very simple with the right tools and this simple clay bookmark tutorial.
Polymer clay pin made by hand - an incredibly friendly Cow that will gladly accompany you in your everyday adventures :) Available as: BROOCH - a finishing touch to your outfit that will gladly accompany you in your everyday adventures or MAGNET- a cute fridge guardian or a magnetic board assistant :) It will surely make a perfect gift for your vegan, vegetarian or simply cow loving friend :) Dimensions: Height: approx. 4 cm Width: approx. 4 cm Materials: Polymer clay, ceramic paint, glaze + metal pin Process: Every clay creature is hand sculpted, fired, polished, painted with a high quality ceramic paint and covered with a few layers of transparent glaze to make it nice, shiny and (most importantly) durable :) Please remember though that these little guys are neither immortal or fully waterproof - be kind to your creature and try to avoid direct contact with water :) A ready-made GIFT & 100% environmentally friendly packaging: I take great care in packing each piece for shipment to make sure it reaches you safe and sound. All brooches come on kraft cards with either a logo or a hand drawn illustration and are carefully wrapped in a gift tissue paper & eco-friendly paper bubble wrap and posted in a hand-labelled gift box :) No plastic nonsense :) !!! *Due to the handmade nature of each piece of jewellery ordered creature may contain slight variations from the image shown on the website. I can assure you though that every tiny beast is given the maximum effort, attention and LOVE! ---> Giveaways, sales and discounts on: instagram.com/woodlandfactory Facebook.com/woodlandfactory & twitter.com/woodlandfactory Any questions about my items, illustrations or the meaning of life? ----> message me via ETSY, ----> email me: martynakardach [!at] hotmail.com ----> send me a raven :) !!! Thank you for visiting my tiny forest :) Please, come back soon :) © Martyna Kardach P.S. Stay wild & love animals!
As you all know by now I really enjoy crocheting. It's what I do to relax. A while ago, I tried my hand at amigurumi (the Japanese craft of crocheting small stuffed animals). It took me a little less than an hour to decide that amigurumi wasn't for me and then it took me a
Potion Making Frog Ready-To-Use stencils come in 2 sizes, or as a digital download: Regular, 8.5"x11" - Medium, 5.5"x8.5" Introducing our enchanting Potion-Making Frog Ready-to-Use screen printing stencil design! This whimsical stencil features an adorable frog concocting potions amidst a magical setting with mushrooms and potion bottles. Perfect for creating delightful prints on shirts, wooden plaques, glass, or ceramics, this design brings a touch of magic and charm to your DIY projects. The intricate details and playful style make it fun to print, ensuring that every piece you create is unique and captivating. Unleash your creativity and let this magical frog inspire your next crafting adventure!
Polymer clay pin made by hand - an incredibly friendly Cow that will gladly accompany you in your everyday adventures :) Available as: BROOCH - a finishing touch to your outfit that will gladly accompany you in your everyday adventures or MAGNET- a cute fridge guardian or a magnetic board assistant :) It will surely make a perfect gift for your vegan, vegetarian or simply cow loving friend :) Dimensions: Height: approx. 4 cm Width: approx. 4 cm Materials: Polymer clay, ceramic paint, glaze + metal pin Process: Every clay creature is hand sculpted, fired, polished, painted with a high quality ceramic paint and covered with a few layers of transparent glaze to make it nice, shiny and (most importantly) durable :) Please remember though that these little guys are neither immortal or fully waterproof - be kind to your creature and try to avoid direct contact with water :) A ready-made GIFT & 100% environmentally friendly packaging: I take great care in packing each piece for shipment to make sure it reaches you safe and sound. All brooches come on kraft cards with either a logo or a hand drawn illustration and are carefully wrapped in a gift tissue paper & eco-friendly paper bubble wrap and posted in a hand-labelled gift box :) No plastic nonsense :) !!! *Due to the handmade nature of each piece of jewellery ordered creature may contain slight variations from the image shown on the website. I can assure you though that every tiny beast is given the maximum effort, attention and LOVE! ---> Giveaways, sales and discounts on: instagram.com/woodlandfactory Facebook.com/woodlandfactory & twitter.com/woodlandfactory Any questions about my items, illustrations or the meaning of life? ----> message me via ETSY, ----> email me: martynakardach [!at] hotmail.com ----> send me a raven :) !!! Thank you for visiting my tiny forest :) Please, come back soon :) © Martyna Kardach P.S. Stay wild & love animals!
I created this handout for my students to reference during their construction of their clay project (a clay gnome). The sheet breaks up the process into 10 steps and provides illustrations to help you with understanding the directions. My students used terracotta clay for this project, but modelin...
Pippi är ett mumsigt örhänge som är redo för äventyr. Pippi ger dig en romantisk look och du kommer 100% få komplimanger när du bär dem.Örhängena är handgjorda i polymerlera med detaljer i rostfritt stål, därför kan varje par skilja sig från det andra. Det kan vara en liten variation i storlek, färg och design.Ha inte örhängena i vatten.PolymerleraNickeltestadLängd: 8 cmBredd: 4,5 cm
Join my FANTA-SEA! My 2020 Polymer Clay Adventure workshop is faux abalone shell. Learn how to a make realistic faux version, and make...
I am thrilled to announce that I have a very nice line up of classes for Bead and Button 2020. They picked seven of my classes. They include 4 new classes and three classes that I taught…
