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…
Inspiration – Recording Processes
It’s been a bit quiet in the studio lately as hubby and I have just got back from an awesome trip to the UK. I was lucky enough to teach at Polymania this year and have to say what an exceptional event this one was (more about that in an upcoming blog post). During the…