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Jennifer Courington
Jennifer Courington March 11, 2019
model air dry modeling clay

The Difference Between Polymer Clay and Air Dry Clay

Polymer and air-dry clay are great options for crafting and creating wonderful art and jewelry pieces. While both clays are useful products, they each have unique properties and advantages, from composition to finishings. People often wonder can you bake air dry clay? The answer is no which makes its drying process vastly different from polymer… Continue reading The Difference Between Polymer Clay and Air Dry Clay

Jennifer Courington
Jennifer Courington March 7, 2019

How to Mix Polymer Clay

Many clayers find themselves with blocks of different types of clay from various product lines or completely different manufacturers. Sometimes, those blocks are perfect for mixing — but is that an option? You can absolutely mix different types of polymer clay together. If you do, you’ll just need to know a few things about the clay… Continue reading How to Mix Polymer Clay

Sculpey Design Squad
Sculpey Design Squad October 18, 2018

Common Polymer Clay Questions

Table of Contents: What Is Polymer Clay Made out Of? How Is Polymer Clay Used? What Can You Make With Polymer Clay? Are Modeling Clay and Polymer Clay the Same Thing? Is Polymer Clay Toxic? What Is the Best Polymer Clay? Can You Bake Polymer Clay? How Do You Bake Polymer Clay? Can You Bake… Continue reading Common Polymer Clay Questions

Jennifer Courington
Jennifer Courington July 13, 2018

Top Clay Gift Ideas

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend or family member but can’t seem to find that something special? If you want to give a unique gift that expresses what you wish to say, it’s time to consider homemade gift-making. Polymer clay is coming to the rescue! Polymer clay is the perfect medium… Continue reading Top Clay Gift Ideas

Maria Saracino
Maria Saracino July 12, 2018
polymer clay chef figures

Sculpting a Figure – Body Proportions

I hope I’ve peaked your interest in figurative sculpture, because today I want to talk about body proportions. As I mentioned last week, I like to sculpt the head first, then use the length of the head to determine the size of the hands and feet. After that I start mapping out the body. At… Continue reading Sculpting a Figure – Body Proportions

Maria Saracino
Maria Saracino July 5, 2018
Old Woman Made from Polymer Clay

Figurative Sculptures and Proportion

As a new member of the Sculpey Design Squad I am very excited to be this month’s blogger and I hope I can bring something new to the community. My name is Maria Saracino and I am a figurative doll artist. My style of sculpting is realistic with an element of whimsy. My sculptures are… Continue reading Figurative Sculptures and Proportion

Jennifer Courington
Jennifer Courington May 22, 2018
polymer clay projects for kids

The Best Polymer Clay Projects for Kids

Table of Contents: What Our Polymer Clay Is Made Of The Best Types of Polymer Clay for Kids Different Kinds of Kids’ Polymer Clay Projects Polymer Clay Project Ideas Kids Will Love A Few Quick Tips Where to Get Polymer Clay for Kids Kids love to play with clay. It gives them the freedom to… Continue reading The Best Polymer Clay Projects for Kids

Jennifer Courington
Jennifer Courington May 4, 2018
top reasons to craft with sculpey clay

Top Reasons Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay Is Great for Crafting

Are you excited to enter the world of crafting but not sure what medium you want to work with? If you’re looking for a medium that’s easy to use and lets your imagination soar, oven-bake polymer clay is the way to go. With polymer clay like Sculpey, the crafting possibilities are endless. Keep reading to… Continue reading Top Reasons Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay Is Great for Crafting

Jennifer Courington
Jennifer Courington March 1, 2018
Guide to making Polymer Clay Earrings

A Guide On How To Make Clay Earrings

Table of Contents What is Polymer Clay What Makes Polymer Clay So Great? How to Prepare to Make Polymer Clay Earrings Different Types of Earrings How to Make Polymer Clay Stud, Unicorn Horn and Other Earrings Pattern Ideas for Your Polymer Clay Earrings Bring Your Polymer Clay Earring Designs to Life With Sculpey Polymer clay… Continue reading A Guide On How To Make Clay Earrings

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Nadia Michaux June 9, 2016
pastels and paints for making miniature clay food

Tools that you will need to make miniature food

There are so many types of Polymer Clay artists/hobbyists out there and each of us use different types of tools and equipment that suits us best. My work is primarily focused on making miniature food and these are some of the tools that I use. Polymer Clay is a great medium and tools will improve… Continue reading Tools that you will need to make miniature food