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I’m always looking for good color combinations. I like the colors in this kaleidoscope inspired by this back issue of Cane Builder. All premo brand. The two blends are the aqua (turquoise) blend, and a blend that is half ultramarine … Continue reading →

Here is my recipe for the Pantone color of the year for 2019. It’s called living coral. The pictures turned out a little darker and redder than the actual clay. You could use more white or orange if you choose. … Continue reading →

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 →