Free Tutorials

Create Multiple Polymer Clay Shapes Using Simple Shape Cutters

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Creating unique shapes for your polymer clay jewellery, earrings, components can be quite simple.  Let me show you how I do it.

Create Unique Polymer Clay Slumped Oval Shapes 

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Create stunning slumped oval shapes (plus more) by using simple shape cutters and your pasta machine.  Learn how simply it can be.

Polymer Clay Veneer with Embossing Powder and Texture

Embossing powders are such a great addition to many polymer clay techniques and I for one, don't use them enough.  I was working on a project trying a range of different techniques with embossing powders and polymer clay and came up with a really cool way to use them.  This is a really simple process and so many different looks can be achieved.

 

 

Polymer Clay Veneer Using Chalk Pastel and Lace #1

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Create stunning polymer clay veneers using simply lace and chalk pastels.

This is #1 in a series.

Polymer Clay Veneer Using Chalk Pastel and Lace #2

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Create stunning polymer clay veneers using simply lace and chalk pastels.

I’ll also show you how to create a beautiful polymer clay veneer using lace and gold paint.

This is #2 in a series.

 

Polymer Clay Veneer Using Chalk Pastel and Lace #3

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Create stunning polymer clay veneers using simply lace and chalk pastels.
This is #3 in a series.

 

Polymer Clay Veneer Using Chalk Pastel and Lace #4

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Create stunning polymer clay veneers using simply lace and chalk pastels.

This is #4 in a series.

Polymer Clay Beads Using Leftover Chalks

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Learn how to create a range of funky, organic, chalk pastel beads using leftover chalks.

 

Polymer Clay Veneer Using Glue Gun Stamp and Chalks

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Learn how to create two polymer clay, mokume gane veneers with a difference.  I’ll show you how to incorporate chalk pastel to change the look completely.  My favourite glue gun stamps are used in this tutorial as well.

 

Alcohol Ink Flower on Raw Polymer Clay

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Learn how to create some really cool effects using alcohol inks, foils and polymer clay.  This tutorial doesn't show you how to create a finished piece, it's inspirational only.

 

Polymer Clay, Foils and Texture

Adding a bit of texture either purchased or handmade to your foils and polymer clay can create some incredibly beautiful effects.   Play around with a mix of both and come up with some exciting combinations.  Here I share just a few of these with you.  There are many more.

 

 

Polymer Clay and Foils - How to Apply 

Burnishing Lisa Pavelka foils to polymer clay is a relatively easy process but there are a few tips and tricks to ensure you get great results every time.

 

 

Burnishing Foils to Polymer Clay Variation

Burnishing Lisa Pavelka foils to polymer clay creates a lovely metallic piece.  What if we change up how we use our foils?  We can create some exciting looks with just a few simple tweaks.

 

 

Polymer Clay, Foils and Stencils

The combination of stencils and foils with polymer clay can offer some incredibly gorgeous effects.  Try a variety of stencils, maybe even make some of your own. I've written up very simple instructions on how to do this in a blog post here: Make your Own Stencils

There are lots of variations when using stencils as well.  Play around and see what you can come up with.

Foils and Translucent Clay

Combining foils and translucent clay to create a nice little stack can yield some stunning results.  I'll share with you how to create some gorgeous beads using thin slices from your stack.  One thing I didn't mention in the video is the option of turning your thin slices over before adding to your raw clay bead...this offers a whole other look.

Polymer Clay, Foils and Alcohol Ink

This is such a great process and can work incredibly well for some of those foils which may not burnish to raw polymer clay...it's worth giving them a try that's for sure.  In this video I share yet another way you can use foils with polymer clay.