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…
I’ve never really been one to design polymer clay kaleidoscope canes by sketching—until I discovered Procreate. Sure, I’d occasionally doodle something quick, but usually, I worked directly from an idea in my head or a photograph. Then I stumbled upon YouTube tutorials about surface pattern design, and suddenly it clicked. Those digital techniques were perfect…
The mokume gane technique is one of the most magical ways to work with polymer clay. If you’re a beginner, get ready to fall in love! Inspired by Japanese metalworking, this process creates stunning, one-of-a-kind patterns that look super intricate but are surprisingly beginner-friendly. In this post, I’m going to walk you through everything you…
This scrap clay extruder technique is about to save you from that pile of polymer clay scraps you’ve been avoiding. Instead of letting those leftovers get tossed into a scrap bin, why not turn them into something awesome? If you’re anything like me, you’re always left with scraps from your polymer clay canes. You know,…
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…
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…