Author Archives: polymerclayworkshop

My friend Andy is a fisherman. He had these tiny little glow sticks that you can buy online for fishing poles. He asked if we could find a way to use them in a clay creation. This is what we … Continue reading →

Here are some fun ways to layer canes. These are translucent and solid color canes. Pansy cane tutorial, Daisy cane tutorial, Butterfly tutorial (hidden in the lampwork tute) I tried these canes on forms to make hollow beads! Here is the … Continue reading →

A subscriber, Peggy Rose, sent me some beautiful pictures. Many of you send me pictures and I am very grateful. Here is the tutorial https://www.etsy.com/listing/648780358/polymer-clay-glass-like-murrine

Since all of you who read my blog are artists, and since so many artists are Type 4 on the Enneagram, I thought I’d share some of the personal things I’ve been learning. It’s your job to bring your creative … Continue reading →

This back issue of Cane Builder has several flowers. The technique itself has countless possibilities. I don’t think I’ve ever seen polymer clay canes used like this before. When I realized what could be done, I was dreaming in possibilities … Continue reading →

This cane is from this month’s Cane Builder, but it could be done with any square cane. I just found out this can be done with plastic eggs as well! Whatever you do, be sure to poke a small pinhole … Continue reading →

Quilled paper is so beautiful! An image search will have you drooling in no time. Unfortunately I can’t possibly add one more item to my craft supply collection. I love the fact that being cane designer allows me to draw … Continue reading →

If you have fun with this post, come check out this month’s Cane Builder cane. Notice that the triangles are different from each other. The colored triangles are the same size and shape, but the white is different. On one, … Continue reading →

I’ve never used fondant before, but for years now I’ve wanted to try making fondant canes! I finally picked up some pre-packaged fondant at the craft store because I was too lazy to make my own. It’s certainly different from … Continue reading →

Brought to you by my Cane Builder subscribers. Thank you!!! Step 1: Make a grey to white blend (or any color blend you want). You will be slicing it according to the marks indicated. Don’t worry about size as much … Continue reading →