Polymer Clay Tutorial of the Month – Faux Dichroic Glass

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Polymer Clay Tutorial of the Month, February 2016 - Faux Dichroics with Lisa Pavelka | CLICK to get your FREE Tutorial

Learning and adapting new tricks with polymer clay is always fun! This month we are going to explore faux dichroic glass techniques using our favorite medium, polymer clay. This past year, Lisa Pavelka and I collaborated on a year long polymer clay project. To say “thank you” to all who participated, Lisa is joining us once again for a tutorial and giveaway (come back Friday).

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December Pavelka Project

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Making a Polymer Clay Word Ornament

The time has arrived … the final month of, the Pavelka Project. This month we a doing another more ‘open-ended’ project for you. This month we are using the book, Quick & Easy Gifts with Polymer Clay, and using the ornament idea. The “word” that you choose does NOT have to be a holiday word, maybe it’s your family name, child’s name, pet’s name, or word of the year. In any case, the ornament should be small enough to hang on a tree or on a door.

My take on Lisa’s tutorial is shown below. I used many similar techniques, but you can make your word ornament however you’d like. I’ve combined textured clay, stamping, & mica powders into a sophisticated take on the word “Noel” as in “the First Noel.” Lisa offers literally dozens of ideas throughout all her books on techniques, color palettes, and so much more. [Order your books here] I also have over 150 tutorials here on the site you could use to get ideas to decorate your jar.

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November Pavelka Project – Santa Jar Tutorial

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November Pavelka Project Challenge | Decorate a Jar

November 2015 #PavelkaProject – Making a Polymer Clay Covered Jar

Welcome back for another great month of the Pavelka Project! This month we a doing another more ‘open-ended’ project for you. This month we are using the book, Quick & Easy Gifts with Polymer Clay, and using the Pet Project idea. I know many of you don’t have pets, so you do NOT have to create a pet jar, but you DO need to decorate a jar for this month’s project. Lisa offers literally dozens of ideas throughout all her books on techniques, color palettes, and so much more. [Order your books here] I also have over 150 tutorials here on the site you could use to get ideas to decorate your jar.

Don’t Forget: You MUST in some way decorate or cover a jar with polymer clay.

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October Pavelka Project: Making Canes

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Fall Polymer Clay Tutorial, Festive Masor Jar Centerpiece using Millefiori Canes | October Pavelka Project

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Making Polymer Clay Millefiori Canes & Using Them

Welcome back for another great month of the Pavelka Project! This month we a doing another more ‘open-ended’ project for you. Here’s what you need to do. Look through The Complete Book of Polymer Clay, chapter on Millefiori Canes, and make at least one cane. But don’t stop there! Use your cane to create ONE project. It can be anything your heart desires. I made a mixed media centerpiece mason mug in a fall theme for my dining room table. You can do whatever you’d like: jewelry, mixed media, household items, frames, the options are literally endless. Lisa offers literally dozens of ideas throughout all her books. I also have over 150 tutorials here on the site you could use to make a project.

Editor’s Note: The Pavelka Project ended Dec. 31, 2015. These tutorials are free for your use. All giveaways are over.

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Pen & Pen Holder Desk Accessory Set

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August - Pavelka Project | Make Your Own Extruded Desk Accessories

Polymer Clay Desk Accessory Tutorial Set

Welcome back for month 8 of our project. This month finds us with a tutorial that is more than beads, techniques, or jewelry. This month you are going to make a desk accessory set. Lisa demonstrates 3 separate “office” project in her Polymer Clay Extravaganza Book. You can use these as a springboard to make your own projects. Or if you are an extruder junkie, you might have some fun with this tutorial too.

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July Pavelka Project – Sutton Slice Technique

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Sutton Slice Technique Tutorial | Make your own DIY birdhouse with the 2015 Pavelka Project hosted by Lisa Pavelka & Katie Oskin

July Pavelka Project

Polymer Clay Sutton Slice Technique

The 2015 Pavelka Project by Lisa Pavelka & KatersAcres

Polymer Clay Covered Birdhouse Tutorial

Welcome back for month 7 of our project. This month finds us with another tutorial that is based around a technique. What does this mean? It means that you can make whatever you want and enter it to win, as long as it uses the Sutton Slice Technique.

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May Pavelka Project – Garden Markers Tutorial

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DIY Polymer Clay Garden Markers by KatersAcres

Welcome back to the Pavelka Project! This month we are doing a really fun project. We are making your own Garden Markers! Lisa has an excellent project in her book. My project is entirely different, but I think you’ll like it too. Feel free to use either my tutorial or the one Lisa provides in her book.

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The Pavelka Project: Foiling Techniques

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April Pavelka Project: Foiling Techniques by Lisa Pavelka & Kater's Acres

The Pavelka Project – Polymer Clay Tutorial

April: Foiling Techniques

This month’s project takes us on a new journey with polymer clay. In case you missed the project assignment or materials, CLICK HERE to get them now. This month you are specifically using foiling techniques to make anything you’d like! YAY!

Here’s a very simple project that you can do with foils. Remember that foils can be used for jewelry, sculpture, beads, polymer painting and so much more. Feel free to use your own design ideas for your project.

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February Project: Time Flies, Polymer Clay Clock Tutorial

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February Pavelka Project - Time Flies - Polymer Clay Clock Tutorial

Polymer Clay Clock Tutorial

Perfect Heart Themed Clock for Valentine’s Day

With each and every monthly project that we do here, you will essentially be receiving TWO tutorials. There’s ONE tutorial that Lisa presents in her book. There’s another tutorial that I will present as a spin off of her project. You are welcome to do either one. This month, Lisa offers TWO different takes on a clock based project, see details below.

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