Do you pull out your polymer clay extruder often, or is it one of those tools that gathers dust in your craft stash? If it’s the latter, don’t worry—you’re not alone. This magical little gadget has so much creative potential that it’s practically begging for a spotlight in your next project. From creating custom texture…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn your cane scraps into a polymer clay striped veneer with three unique pattern variations. So, if you’re looking for a creative way to use up those cane ends cluttering your clay stash, you’re in the right place. Let’s put those scraps to work with some clever…
Do you struggle to keep track of your polymer clay color recipes? If you’re anything like me, the answer is probably a big “YES!” Keep reading to discover my method for keeping track of color recipes. Whether you’re mixing colors for a special project or just having fun experimenting, keeping track of your custom recipes…
In this post, I demonstrate how to create a scrap polymer clay bargello veneer and turn it into a soap dish made entirely of polymer clay. It’s been a while since I wrote a new post for the polymer clay scraps series, and it just so happens that I currently have a lot of cane…
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…
In this post, I share how I use the polymer clay Natasha scrap technique to make a veneer and use that to make a beaded bookmark. I’ve been busy prepping for some craft shows I’ve got coming up in the next couple months. This means I’ve got plenty of cane scraps piling up on one…
In this blog tutorial I’ll be showing you how to make scrap polymer clay mokume gane. Gather up some of those colorful clay scraps you’ve got tucked away and turn them into beautiful veneers. My favorite thing to make with polymer clay is canes. But the I find the biggest drawback with making canes is…
If you’re wanting to take your finished earrings to the next level, keep reading and learn how to finish polymer clay earrings like a pro. Have you learned the skills you need to get the results you want on the face of your earrings but now wonder how best to attach posts and finish the…
In this post you’ll learn five essential tips (plus a bonus!) for making polymer clay canes for beginners. What is a Polymer Clay Cane? A polymer clay cane is a log or tube of clay with a design running through the length of it. When you cut crosswise slices from the cane you end up…