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Polymer Clay Canework Lizards
I’ve been making lots of lizards for Christmas presents, so I’ve had plenty of time to take more pictures. The first steps to this lizard can be seen in the original post about seahorses. Put an indentation in it’s underside … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Polymer Clay Nesting Boxes
Canework is perfect for making nesting boxes! I love the way the pattern reduces down to the tiniest box! I’ve wanted to make nesting boxes for years, but if I covered pre-made boxes, then they didn’t fit together anymore. One … Continue reading
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
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
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
How to cut perfect polymer clay cane slices.
I adore making gorgeous polymer clay canes. I think I could make them for the rest of my life and be happy! Here is a list of some of the things I make with canes. There are also tutorials, unbaked … Continue reading