Category: Polymer Clay

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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Polymer Clay Fluffy Bird Tutorial

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Polymer Clay Fluffy Bird Tutorial

Just in time for spring, this adorable fluffy bird is quick and easy to make.

My newest project for Polyform is part of my series of blog posts from the month of April. This project uses my favorite, Premo! polymer clay. Don’t forget to make this fluffy bird in as many colors as you can dream, create, and blend.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Hearts & Pendants

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Polymer Clay St Patricks Day Hearts Tutorial by KatersAcres

This project was inspired by the work of the wonderfully talented Dr. Ron Lehocky. This past week Ron showcased some of his new hearts. And to say that there were inspiring is an understatement. I’ve always enjoyed Ron’s hearts, but the simplicity and theme of this batch really got to me. Great work Ron!

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Pillow Polymer Clay Heart Pendant Tutorial

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Polymer Clay Pillow Heart Pendant Tutorial | FREE DIY Project from KatersAcres

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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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Creative Tip 5: Recycled Paint Palette

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Polymer Clay Creative Tip 5 - Recycled Paint Palette

 Each & every artist has a few tips, tricks, or thoughtful pieces of advice that they can pass on to others. As I was adding some paint details to one of my items the other day, I sat looking at my typical paint palette and I thought, “you know, this is something my readers might like to know.” So … today with you I share my secret recycled paint palette … okay, so it’s not really a secret, but it is a good tip!

Read My Article on Polymer Clay & Paint Here

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