After weeks and weeks of fun days in the studio exploring the wonders of EFColor Low Temp Enamels I decided it would be a great idea to create a tutorial. Combining EFColor and polymer clay seems like a match made in heaven, and I have to tell you, it is. EFColor powders stick really well…
EFColor Enamel and Polymer Clay
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…
Curtain Ring Mixed Media Christmas Wreaths
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…
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…
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…
Tutorial: MOIKO Silk Screen, Paint & Alcohol Ink
MOIKO Silk Screens are very delicate and should be treated with care, so putting alcohol ink on them is something I’m probably not too keen on doing. I’m using alcohol inks in the tutorial today so I’m going to show you how to use them without damaging your screens. What MOIKO Silk Screen Should I…
Tutorial: Polymer Clay, Moiko Silkscreens and Mica Powder
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…
Product Review – Pan Pastel
I’m so in love with Pan Pastels. I haven’t been using them for a long time but I can tell you, I don’t know how I survived without them! Let’s talk about Pan Pastels and why I love them so much. I’ve only carried out a few experiments but I’m sure there are numerous other…