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Patchwork Cane Ornament
This looks like a complex way to cover a glass ball ornament. However, if you follow the steps one at a time, the geometry of covering the round surface isn’t as complicated as it looks. You can use this pattern … Continue reading
Polymer clay fall tree cane tutorial
Awhile back a posted a tutorial about a cherry tree cane. This is the same idea, just with a fall tree. I love the way mixed up clay makes beautiful bark on the tree! Also check out one of … Continue reading
Polymer clay honey color blend
I’ve been experimenting with new ways to make glowing color blends. This blend was inspired by light glowing through the honey jar. This is premo clay. Colors right out of the package: Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Orange, Cadmium Yellow, White … Continue reading
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
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
Student work
Today I received a wonderful surprise! One of my “students” (a lady whom I’ve never met but who works with my tutorials) sent me pictures of her creations. I was absolutely delighted to see how well they turned out. It’s … 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 Workshop 