Tube beads are probably some of my favourite things to make using polymer clay…well I actually have many favourites but I do love making tubes. They are just so versatile (hmm I think I’ve either done a blog post on their versatility before or if I haven’t I really need to!!). I had an idea…
Inspiration – Upcycling Jewellery
Who doesn’t love rummaging through the recycled jewellery at second hand stores and garage sales looking for those special treasures to upcycle? I just love it and get so excited when I find something that’s pretty unique. I’ve always collected bits and pieces and used recycled beads and various other parts in finished jewellery pieces…
Inspiration – A Peek Into The Studio
I’ve been wanting to do a blog post on my studio set up for a while now but have never quite found the time. Well…now is the time!!! I’m lucky enough to have a builder for a hubby which means when the new house was built he included a studio in the main house. I…
Tutorial – Scrappy Stripes
I recently posted a video tutorial showing how I created a veneer using scrappy stripes, embossing powder and texture. You can access the YouTube video tutorial here: Polymer Clay Veneer with Embossing Powder and Texture and this is what you’ll end up with. It occurred to me some of you may not know how to…
Tutorial – Embossing Powder and Texture with Polymer Clay
Hi all, This is a very quick blog post this morning to tell you about the new free tutorial on YouTube. I managed to find time to get this one done yesterday – after a few full-on weeks in the studio playing with embossing powders and polymer clay. Gosh who had any idea there was…
Workshops – Griffith 2018
Gosh it seems so long ago now and I’m only just getting around to doing the blogpost for the Griffith workshops 2018. I must thank the Griffith Regional Art Gallery, in particular Raina Savage for organising and co-ordinating these workshops. Also a huge thanks to Anthea for doing so much and for driving me around. …
Workshops – Brisbane 2018
After such a long build up to the Brisbane workshops, they were done and dusted before I even had time to breath – or so it seemed. It was fantastic to get to Brisbane again, for two reasons – one of course to see everyone again and play with clay, the other to catch up…
Polymer Clay Work – Shaman Inspired Necklace
I’ve always loved Shaman type necklaces or jewelry. Anything grungy, earthy, ethnic, tribal….these are all words that sing to me when I think of jewelry. I love this style, probably more so than any other but seldom create anything using this theme – well kind of, but very understated. I’ve always wanted to create something…