Tutorials
I like to use up my scraps when I can and these past several weeks I have been so busy in my studio that I have had lots and lots of scraps. So … when scraps take over your work surface, find something cute and fun to do with them.
Continue reading Polymer Clay Christmas Tree Ornaments from Scrap Clay
So far you’ve seen Parts 1 & 2 of this Poinsettia Flower Pin, without further ado, I present to you the 3rd part of this great seasonal favorite.
Continue reading Polymer Clay Tutorial: Caned Poinsettia Flower Pin – Part 3
There are lots of different ways to make a leaf cane, I can think of 4 different ways off the top of my head. I made this leaf cane the way shown in this worksheet because I wanted the gradient side portions. Most of the details are an exact copy of the way you completed your petal canes for the first part of your tutorial.
Continue reading Skinner Blend Leaf Cane Tutorial – Poinsettia Part 2
First, there is no right or wrong way to make this cane. I make it differently than some people, and I know that some people will make it differently than me. That’s okay. Once you can get the Skinner Blend mastered, it’s all a matter of using your sculpting skills to gently “persuade” the clay to do what YOU want it to do.
This week I am featuring one of my favorite artists and online friend, Meg Newberg. Meg has joined us here on the blog several times. Her ingenuity and love of polymer clay canes are truly magnificent! She will be joining us 3 times this week to share her love of clay & polymer clay millefiori canes. Today she’s sharing a polymer clay cane tutorial just in time for Christmas.
Continue reading Christmas Star Cane Tutorial
Learn to make your own super cute polymer clay acorn ornaments for the fall and autumn season. Also cute for Thanksgiving!
In honor of this special day, here’s a little fall harvest project for your Thanksgiving holiday. Make this quick and fun polymer clay acorn today or tomorrow … or bookmark it to come back later!
Ever wanted to add a date or name to something you’ve made? Here’s an easy way to do it, faux stamped metallic tags made from polymer clay.
This polymer clay dragon tutorial that follows is to help you make a similar dragon with little heart themed accessories. Please know that the polymer clay dragon frame Christi makes in her book is much more realistic, scary, and serpentine-like. You are free to choose to make either project … or make them BOTH!
Continue reading Friesen Friday: Love Dragon Polymer Clay Picture Frame Project
It’s Friesen Friday! Welcome to the first (and easiest) tutorial in the Mixed Media & Polymer Clay Together at Last book by Christi Friesen. This tutorial is fun & super easy. use your imagination and bring your flowers to life. Let’s get started!
Continue reading Friesen Friday: Polymer Clay Festive Flower Tutorial
This cute polymer clay tutorial will give you the basics that you need to recreate this cute little leaf pin. Perfect to wear this season. You can also attach this to ribbons on a gift! ENJOY! Continue reading Polymer Clay Tutorial: How to Make a Fall Leaf Pin
If you make a lot of blends with clay, I’m sure there’s been at least one time or two when your blend has gotten too wide and isn’t long enough. If this happens to you, not to worry, you are not alone.
Continue reading Tip Tuesday: Make a Wedge for Your Pasta Machine
So what’s our project? Our project this week is the Steampunk Gargoyle! Three cheers for Gargoyles!
Continue reading Friesen Friday: Polymer Clay Gargoyle Tutorial
This project is completely my own. As we have gone on with the project, I have encouraged you to make your own things using Christi’s work as a stepping stone. This project will encourage you to do the same. Today’s assignment can be found on page 67-73 in Christi’s “Steampunkery” Book. Continue reading Steampunk Tutorial: How to Make a Cog or Sprocket
Today’s tutorial is taken from Christi’s book on page 31. As you will see as you open the book, there are no tutorials for this project! It’s a page of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! It includes seahorses, fish, dragons, turtles, and many more. Since we have done the “Under the Sea” book, the individual tutorials for many of the projects will be linked below. This tutorial is my own, and not from Christi’s book, but is definitely Christi-inspired.
Continue reading 20,000 Leagues Under – Steampunk Fish Tutorial