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My Polymer Clay Story

Let me tell you a little about my polymer clay story. Let’s start at the beginning…. My polymer journey started a long time ago and I fell head over heals from the moment I touched this medium.  I joined an Aussie forum and was probably the pesky “new kid on the block” asking all the…

Product Review: Lucy Struncova Texture Stamps with Polymer Clay

Yay!! it’s finally time to sit with my Lucy Struncova texture stamps and play with some polymer clay processes.  I’ve had these stamps for a couple of years now (huge thanks Lucy) and have pulled them out every now and then to work with but treated them like any other texture stamp and jumped in…

Inspiration: Polymer Clay Pods – Variations to the Basic Shape

My recent free tutorial on creating polymer clay pods sparked some interesting conversations about pod shapes, names, uses and variations. There are literally hundreds of ways you can “alter” something to make it look different. It’s actually heaps of fun for me to challenge myself to do this.  My visual diary is full of pages…

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Inspiration: Miniature Polymer Clay Pots

What is it about the miniature world that is so fascinating??  I’ve always had a fascination for miniatures but have never really delved into making them…apart from the odd mini polymer clay flower. The journey of miniatures began, for me, about 3 or 4 months ago when I purchased a gorgeous ceramic mini vase necklace,…

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Tutorial: Simple Tips for Flat Polymer Clay Earring Shapes

I see lots of conversations in many of the polymer clay groups regarding earrings!  What cutters are best? what should I use to drill holes? how do I sand them? how do I get a neat surface?…the list goes on. In my opinion, there are lots of  different ways to achieve a beautiful, finished look…