Continuing along with my week (well, probably two) of miniatures related posts I’ll send you over to one by TheMouseMarket who makes absolutely lovely minis. Her post talks about how to achieve...
Todd’s Toys has a little treasure trove of tutorials for minis on this page including the one for the basket pictured above. Check them out! Picture by Todd’s Toys and Miniatures
I went looking for minis again and found some cuties – not all foods even. I could totally live in the little house… if I were an inch tall. 1. Summer in Venice – Dual Canal Houses,...
The polymer clay community is amazingly generous and many artists make and release dozens and dozens of tutorials, videos, hints… you name it. If that isn’t enough, many artists also writ...
A fun part of having been watching polymer clay on the internet for around ten years now has been finding the little pockets of awesome resources here and there. PolymerClayWeb has been around for a ...
Here’s a simple, casual video for making a kiwi fruit cane. The results are perfect for use with miniatures. I’m such a stickler I’d probably do this with a ruler rather than free h...
Check out what some of the fabulous clay talent on Flickr has been up to: 1. Colorful Rainbow Paisley Mosaic Bowl, 2. polymer clay necklace, 3. Celestial Daisy Beads 2, 4. Workshop with Christi Fries...
This week I’m window shopping on ArtFire, looking at some of the polymer clay pretties: Flower Cab by PurpleBirdie Panda Earrings by PixieHearts Bead Necklace by ValeriesStuff Clay Bracelet by ...
After finding the shawl pin tutorial the other day I noticed this one for a Mocking Jay themed one – perfect for all the Hunger Game fans near you. My kiddo is a super fan of sorts so I’m...
Another tutorial from Eskimimi, a great one on how to make a scarf pin.
Some of the neat and unusual polymer clay work I’ve found lately: 1. dandelion clock, 2. Collana Puzzle piccola POP FROG per Miriam, 3. Three magii brooch, 4. ancient symbols in turquoise 4
Upcoming events and classes I’d love to take: Sarah Shriver teaches in Pittsburgh June 1-3. This would be one of the classes I’d take if she taught anywhere near me! Christi Friesen will ...
Here’s a few picks from an area of clay I have precious little skill in – sculpture: Polymer Clay Fairy by Twinessence Baby Girl Fairy by LisetteGonzalez Victorian Art Doll by forgottendo...
The Midnight Orange – D. Antonia Truesdale – is known for her mother and child sculpts. The style is simple but symbolic and emotional and many of the sculpts are memorials to help rememb...
I tend to spend a lot of time looking at clay stuff online. Flickr is a favourite spot. The latest trip lead me on this loop – first I spotted this cute fish by Ines. I found out that she’...
And this one isn’t May flowers – you know, April showers brings May flowers – in miniature. I particularly love the tiny little cookies. 1. Australian Shepherd mini sculpture, 2. Al...
Going on out there in polymer clay land: The PCAGOE invites you to vote (quick! ends tomorrow, May 7th) in their monthly challenge The Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge, as always, presents a ...
Tamara of IrrysistableJewels makes lovely sculpted pieces – jewellery and small figures. You can view more of her work in her Etsy shop or on her website.
Here’s an adorable project for a Mother’s Day gift, made of clay. You could customize your basket to your Mom’s favourites and add the little details in to make it extra special. In...
Here’s a tutorial for a simple Mother’s Day card at RedTedArt. As they note in the tutorial, it would work for many other occasions as well and the simple flower motif is great for even s...
A collection of sweet Mother’s Day tributes, all made by talented polymer clay artists: 1. I Love Mom Basset Hound Dog clay sculpture, 2. Finished Mother and Calf, 3. Mouse Family, 4. The Sling...
PCC reminds you to have a vote in the monthly challenge and to consider participating in the next one The PCAGOE invites you to take a peek at their monthly challenge pieces in progress Amy of ThisHe...
A few treats for Mother’s Day: Southern Magnolia Necklace by Diaszabo Mama and Baby Dragons by EnchantedGypsyDesigns Clay Family Pendant by Claycat Mokume Gane Earrings by KDGArt
The bead above is one I made that I buffed to a nice moderate shine with a combination of sanding, more sanding and a lot of rubbing on jeans. I later went on and used a dremel to bring it up to a hi...
Here’s a neat mixed media bracelet tutorial using clay, resin and jewellery findings. I love the way the resin sets up and magnifies the look of the inks. I really will have to give my resin a ...
Let’s face it, I am a sucker for beads and clever uses of beads. Factor that in with how much I love clay and here are some clay bead and other pretty pieces - 1. artcharm6, 2. Bag Holder Blue ...
Today, I went window shopping for polymer clay supplies, handmade or otherwise: FGreen Buttons by SelenaAnneWells Clay Cane by Norrine Slicing Blade by CatTherien Bisque Stamps by CharityElise
Here’s a quick tutorial / technique for making faceted (and glittery!) clay beads. The tutorial recommends fresh off the pack clay but I would say to condition it first then chill it. Photo by ...
Found the neatest tutorial for a trilobite pendant on Eskimimimakes. The pendant is super cute by itself but now I have ideas of mixing up a good faux bone or faux stone and using that for the trilob...
A quick tour of new clay work on Flickr: 1. Braccialetto FateOrientali , 2. 3/10/2012, 3. Beads, 4. shelf sitter giraffe
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