Gray hairs, laugh lines, and–possibly worst of all–ending a night out by 10:00 instead of just starting it then. Aging is no fun! But some types of aging can be lots of fun. Aging, adding patinas, and giving a worn, weathered look to polymer clay, metal, and other kinds of art is a good kind…
I love a good tip! I collect good jewelry-making tips like some folks collect stamps and coins. I post them on a cork board above my desk; I keep a list on my laptop. A good tip can save you time, money, and something else just as precious—frustration! So when we released our newest polymer…
I love the versatility of polymer clay. If you blend the right colors in the right ways, clay can “be” wood, leather, gemstones, paper, pebbles, glass, fabric, and more. Clay can mimic supplies that aren’t always readily available or suitable for art and jewelry, like flowers, leaves, and wings. Polymer clay provides a lightweight substitute…
Want to combine your love of doodling and jewelry making? Kari McKnight Holbrook has a fun way to do that! Follow her tutorial for creating doodled polymer clay jewelry; this project also appears in our summer 2015 issue of Zen Doodle Workshop. Doodled Clay Jewelry by Kari McKnight Holbrook I’m an artist who really enjoys getting…
‘Tis the season for all things holiday, including decorations. If you love unique ornaments, especially ones that are personalized, I have such a great project for you! I just finished making painted polymer clay ornaments that are featured in the November/December 2017 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, and they’re so fantastic—luminous and textured and gorgeous.…
I am drawn to trees. They are a visual representation of life taught in the Scripture of the Bible. There are many verses relating to trees on this piece. Cloth and polymer clay make up the leaves. Acrylic and Ink on canvas.
We asked, and you answered! The question was “Do you use polymer clay, and if so, what do you love about it?” One thing that came up time and again was its versatility. Even I was inspired by some of the responses. Our readers suggested: foiling it, embossing it, creating image transfers with it, using…
Rubber stamps and polymer clay. Make a variety of items
Go There Now Ive been working on this piece forever, finally finished after making lots of the elements by hand, the candles, books, bottles, picture frames, bars, tarot cards, voodoo doll and so much more there really is a lot to see, the picture doesn't do it justice. Go There Now
Learn how to make them in the May/June 2013 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors. Check them out on my blog. http://ispywithmycraftyeyes.blogspot.com/2013/05/article-published-in-cloth-paper.html
