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
Continue reading 20,000 Leagues Under – Steampunk Fish Tutorial
There are literally hundreds of versions of this cane that exist online. This is my super simple, quick and easy version! These leaves can be made & used to accompany many different handmade designs of your choice. Continue reading Polymer Clay Leaf Cane Tutorial
Polymer Clay DIY Craft Ghost Tutorial for Sculpture by KatersAcres http://t.co/1rjqPcL5IN Perfect for a Halloween project! Come & get it!
— Kater’s Acres (@katersacres) August 20, 2013
Who knows what day it is? That’s right … it’s Friesen Friday! Bring out the clay, tools, fun, music, & let’s have a virtual clay party! Today’s project is probably one of the easier ones we’ve done all year. You can whip up these cuties in under 20 minutes … even my more elaborate bunny took me just 30 minutes to make! But be sure that you have purchased Christi’s book so that you can see all the steps in full of how to make this cute little guy.
Many of you are gearing up for the next season: fall and halloween. Because of this, I will feature several fall & Halloween themed tutorials this month. I featured the first tutorial last week, how to make your own simple polymer clay pumpkin the tutorial this week is a little different. This is a basic polymer clay tutorial that you can adapt to make your own fearfully frightful, or wonderfully cute polymer clay witch. Continue reading Polymer Clay Witch Tutorial
Fall is just around the corner. To help you get ready, here is a quick and easy polymer clay pumpkin tutorial that you can do yourself without any fancy tools or equipment. Continue reading How to Make a Pumpkin from Polymer Clay Tutorial
Continue reading Friesen Friday: Polymer Clay Phoenix Tutorial
It’s Friesen Friday once again (insert wild applause, cheers, laughter, and dance moves here) …. I hope that you have been having a good time making birds over the past two months. I know that I have! Today’s project is not from the “Birds of a Feather” Book, but examples of it can be found in the birds book with fancy birds, plain birds, and exciting birds of each of every page! This bird tutorial is actually from Christi Friesen’s other awesome book, “Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Together at Last.” Make sure to get this book before it goes out of print. Let’s get started, shall we?!
Continue reading Friesen Friday Polymer Clay Project: Fancy Bird Tutorial
YAY! It’s HERE! The Friesen Friday project you’ve been waiting for! I think every week I tell you that this week’s project is my favorite, so I will definitely refrain from saying that again … but … this was so much fun!!! I LOVED IT! I could make lots of these and then make lots more. So without any further yakity-yak … let’s get started!
Continue reading Friesen Friday: Polymer Clay Flamingo Tutorial
You know what time it is? Yep, it’s FRIESEN FRIDAY! That means that today is going to be another awesome tutorial from Christi Friesen. I sincerely hope that you are enjoying your projects for this summer. I also hope that you are taking just a few hours to make some of Christi’s beautiful projects. Today’s project is a polymer clay penguin tutorial. Bring on the icebergs! Continue reading Polymer Clay Penguin Tutorial from Christi Friesen
Well, yesterday was quite the day around here. And because I love you all so much … despite that we lost power for over 4 hours in the afternoon, I was so dedicated to each one of you that I had to finish my owl. So in the picture above you can see the bright and shiny studio that I usually get to work in …. along with yesterday’s claying conditions. YIPES! So, without further ado, let’s get on with our projects today, shall we? Continue reading Friesen Friday: Owl Mania!
In honor of the two months of birdie fun we’re having here at KatersAcres, here’s another classic fun figurine that you can make to enjoy yourself! This DIY polymer clay puffin tutorial is perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike.
Continue reading Polymer Clay Puffin Tutorial
For the summer months, the Friesen Project is going to look a little bit different. As I explained in the opening Friesen Friday of June, many of the tutorials for the Christi Friesen projects are coming from online resources. This being said, today’s project is not a complete tutorial. The tutorial can be found elsewhere online (see project information and link below). I had a lot of fun creating my polymer clay peacocks, in fact I made several of them. So get out your clay and let’s get started!
The much awaiting and highly anticipated “Birds of a Feather” book by Christi Friesen has begun. (*Three Cheers for Christi’s awesome book*). I think I mentioned in my last post, thought it always bears repeating, that this is my favorite Christi Friesen book. Perhaps it’s because I really enjoy making birds, or maybe it’s because I enjoy feeding birds, or maybe it’s because my favorite food is chicken?!?! Whatever the reason, I am so excited to kick off this month with Christi’s awesome “Lil’ Blob Birds” from her book. These are so addicting … I made 6 the first sitting and about a dozen in the next. They are fun! So get your clay out, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get started! Continue reading Little Sculpted Birds Tutorial
