Polymer clay basics

A wide variety of video tutorials on polymer clay canes, with step by step instructions. Achieve success in every cane you try, from basic Ikats to advanced flowers.

In this post you’ll learn five essential tips (plus a bonus!) for making polymer clay canes for beginners.

A big part of what got me going with polymer clay was the potential for very, very cool beads. At the time, I hadn’t really found clay online and had a book from the library and one from the …

5 simple and easy tips for working with polymer clay for beginners. Use these tips to make polymer clay jewelry and other projects.

Clay Basic Shapes

Starting with easy projects helped me a lot when I began working with polymer clay. I made simple shapes at first, like beads or little figures, which didn't need many tools. It was a good way to get used to how the clay feels and how it bakes. As I got more comfortable, I tried making more detailed things, like small jewelry pieces and decorations. This gradual learning process made it less overwhelming. Then, I found online tutorials really useful. They showed step-by-step how to make cool…

Must read for anyone wanting to make Jewlery using Polymer Clay.

Introduction to Polymer Clay! It's such a fun and versatile crafting material & over the next few months I'll be sharing several tutorials on it.

If you are a newbie to polymer clay or a seasoned artist of this medium, I’d love to introduce you to a passionate artist and educator; Ginger Davis Allman of The Blue Bottle Tree. Ginger’s education motto is “learn stuff without the fluff.” A motto that is very clear when visiting her website. Her site is [...]

Polymer Clay Techniques Book Here are all the techniques you need to create oven-clay projects: buttons, beads, jewelry, figurines, boxes, mosaics, and frames. The book begins with some basic techniques to get you started, including rolling, baking, and gluing. It … Read More...