In my previous post, I showed you how to make a polymer clay box with scrap clay. Now, get ready to give that box a glow-up with a fun mix of extruder cane veneers. This post turned into a long one with lots of pictures, so in the interest of not writing an entire novel,…
If your scrap polymer clay stash is taking over like mine, it’s time to put it to good use. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn those questionable scraps into something functional and fabulous—a custom polymer clay box. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Here, you’ll learn how to build a…
Alright, let’s talk about one of the most confusing, uncomfortable, and often awkward parts of running a handmade business: pricing your products. If you’ve ever stared at a fresh-from-the-oven batch of polymer clay earrings and thought, “How much should I actually charge for these?” you’re not alone. Been there. The good news? You don’t have…
You know that moment right before the sun dips too low and everything gets bathed in buttery light? That’s the heart of this palette — a warm, whimsical mix of late-afternoon sunshine, fizzy laughter, and wildflowers nodding along in the breeze. Inspired by blooming cosmos doing their thing in full sun, this color collection is…
There’s something about sunshine and shimmer that just screams, “Make me into jewelry!” That was the vibe behind this mica shift brooch I’ve dubbed Solar Flair. It’s bold, retro, and packed with personality. In this tutorial, we’re channeling mid-century sunshine with metallic clays, quirky textures, and the magic of mica shift. This one’s for my…
Let’s Talk About Cane Size—Because It Does Matter If you’re anything like me, figuring out how much polymer clay you need for a cane is… not your strong suit. Nine times out of ten, I end up with way more cane than I actually need. I tell myself this time will be different. Spoiler alert:…
Mica shift is one of those polymer clay techniques that feels like sorcery the first time it works. You texture a piece of clay, shave off the raised bits, and somehow the design stays put like a ghost trapped just beneath the surface. It’s shiny, it’s smooth, and it makes people say, “Wait, how did…
Say hello to Perennial Crush, a polymer clay color palette that’s basically spring with a megaphone. This juicy mix of peach, playful pink, perky purple, zingy chartreuse, and soft leafy green is here to remind you that florals aren’t just for your garden, they’re for in the studio too. This collection of polymer clay color…
Pricing handmade products can feel like throwing darts in the dark. Are you charging too much? Too little? Are you even making a profit or just covering expenses? Yeah, I’ve been there. Running a handmade business comes with enough challenges, figuring out pricing, tracking orders, and managing inventory shouldn’t add to the stress. You started…