Category Archives: Free Tutorials

Polymer Clay Copper Color Skinner Blend

This is very similar to the “honey color” or gold blend that I posted earlier.  This blend is used in the January 2015 issue of Cane Builder. Premo brand: Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Orange, White

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Polymer clay sun cane tutorial

  I just posted the tutorial for these canes over at creatorsjoy.blogspot.com.   There are quite a few tutorials over there as I can decide which of these will be my main blog!  Also, these unbaked canes are available for a … Continue reading

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Polymer Clay Cane Mirror

I absolutely fell in love with these flower tile canes.  I decided they would be the perfect canes for a mirror I bought several months ago.  The fun part was baking the tiles first because then I could play around with … Continue reading

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How to make polymer clay crochet hooks that look like peppermint sticks!

Step 1:  Choose which colors you would like in your peppermint sticks.  (Use both pearl and white clay for a realistic candy effect) Step 2:  Mix all the colors together so that the clay looks like marble.  No matter how … Continue reading

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DIY Gum Ball Machine Ornament Tutorial

Materials: -Glass ball ornament – If you want to add real candy or gum balls, make sure the opening is large enough (this one is large: 3 and 1/2 inches in diameter) -Candy, mimi gum balls, beads or clay balls … Continue reading

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Polymer Clay Acorn Buttons

Polymer clay is perfect for making custom buttons.  These acorn buttons can be made from just two colors of polymer clay bought at your local craft shop or online craft store.  Just make sure to hand-wash your garments. For more … Continue reading

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DIY Costume Dragon Claws

Imagine how much fun your little dragon, lizard, bird of prey or dinosaur will have this year, running around with custom-fit, polymer clay  claws!  I even used glow-in-the-dark fimo clay for the talons! I have lots of unique new projects … Continue reading

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Polymer Clay Moravian Star Ornament

Last Friday I woke up and stopped into Polymer Clay Daily as I do most week days. Cynthia had featured a hollow bead trick using a paper armature.  Oh no!  I had to change my plans for the whole day! … Continue reading

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Polymer Clay Custom Shank Buttons

Polymer clay is perfect for buttons!  I like to use cane slices because you automatically end up with multiple matching buttons. The easiest way is to cut a generous slice and form holes with a tooth pick.  These are from … Continue reading

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Polymer clay sunflower magnet tutorial

Swirl up the colors, roll them into a log, and then fold them in half.  Repeat this process until there are streaks of color running through the clay. Sunflowers tend to have a lot of  petals and a large center. … Continue reading

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