Student's Work, Pictures from the Class

A few pictures from my polymer clay class at Cabin Fever last week.

Polymer clay pendants in organic style made by the class participants.

Thank you, ladies, for being good students!  I hope you will use the things you've learned in this class in many of your future creations.

New Tutorial

My first tutorial in the series demonstrating how to use hand-made Wonder Stamps for different polymer clay techniques is ready for you to enjoy.

I am sure you are familiar with back-filling idea in general, but believe me, the Wonder Stamps really do wonders for this well-known technique. Following this tutorial, you will learn how to easily make pretty elaborate and delicate designs in different colors and even with color gradations.

I am showing this technique using a polymer-covered business card case as an example project, but the possibilities are truly endless.

Get your copy while this tutorial is on sale! The sale ends at 9 pm (EST) on Monday, February 22, 2016. 

Find it in my Etsy shop (etsy.com/shop/PolymerClayTutorials).

Don't Break My Heart - Openwork Necklace

Polymer clay openwork heart pendant

I just finished this new polymer clay openwork  pendant and decided to name it "Don't Break My Heart!".

This heart is actually much stronger than it may look, but I think it still reflects the idea that we are responsible for those who loves us.

This pendant will be my donation for the silent auction at Cabin Fever 2016, which begins tomorrow in Laurel, MD.

How to Choose Jewelry

Making jewelry is very popular among polymer clay artists, which makes us part-time jewelry stylists.  If not helping our clients with choosing the best earrings and necklaces, we are faced with the same questions for ourselves.

On a number of occasions I've heard polymer clay artists saying that they do not wear jewelry at all because nothing seems to look good on them (this is usually said with a sad sigh).  I am pretty sure that there is the right jewelry for every woman in every outfit (except when she is dressing for work-out, hiking, or some similar activity, to be exact).

Anyway, having polymer clay with its endless possibilities for creating any color, texture, or shape, enables us to come up with the perfect jewelry piece for any occasion while all other mere mortals have to hunt it down in shops, boutiques, and on-line.  There is only one question: what to make?

To answer this question, I want to share a very informative post from Imogen Lamport's blog Inside Out Style.  Imogen is a Melbourne (Australia) based blogger and internationally certified image consultant.  Her blog is packed with fashion and style information for real women.  Enjoy!

Click on the image to proceed to Imogen's post "How to Choose Necklaces"

Student's Work, Faux Cloisonne

This beautiful polymer clay Faux Cloisonne heart was made by Rita Hammock, who took my class during Fandango 2015 retreat. 

Polymer clay and resin Faux Cloisonne heart by Rita Hammock

I love when people who buy my tutorials or attend my classes share pictures of their work with me.  Seeing how an idea conceived by one person evolves in the hands of other people is always fascinating. 

Although Rita kept the shape of the project I showed during the class, she came up with her own original design and a beautiful colors.

Thank you, Rita, for sharing this picture with me and for letting me use it in my blog!  Looking forward to seeing more of your works.