For the last 12 months or so I’ve been exploring and experimenting with EFColor low temp enamels and polymer clay. This has been a really exciting journey for me and I know I still have much more to learn about this product. What is EFColor Low Temp Enamel? EFColor Low Temp Enamel is actually a…
These little Christmas Wreaths are just the cutest and they were so easy to make. I love that I was able to use found objects which kept the cost to a minimum and made them original and unique. Even though some of the found objects really weren’t Christmassy, I think they have a bit of…
Oh it really is time to relax!! Let me share with you my creative, relaxing process. Visual Diary Exploration Is there a relationship between what you create and how it makes you feel? This is a question I had never really contemplated before. My desire to explore this saw me pull out the visual diary…
This veneer is simply a variation on the mica powder silkscreen where foil is added as a final step. It’s important to choose a screen with a large mica powder areas. This means we want a screen with a design which allows maximum areas of powder to be transferred to the clay (ie not just…
Using mica powder with a silkscreen can create some stunning effects, especially if you’re using a dark coloured clay. I find I much prefer mica powders on a darker clay surface and this process is no exception. The process I’ve used here is almost identical to the chalk pastel/powders but I’m going to show you…
You know the old saying; “better late than never”? Well it’s entirely true in this case! I need to give a huge shout out to the team at Sculpey for their amazing support of our polymer clay community, in particular providing clay for workshops and large events. Sculpey so very kindly provided clay for workshops…
This is very much a spur of the moment blog post – I’m on a quest for happiness in the studio. I have a feeling if I write this down it may help both myself and perhaps someone else. My clay table has been a flurry of activity lately as I’ve been creating new pieces…
I sent out a newsletter recently with a little tip on how to “colour” opal mylar with alcohol inks to use with polymer clay. Thanks to those who contacted me in response to this newsletter and suggested they would like a little more information on foils and films. It’s important to remember, I’m no expert…
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