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Syndee Holt

Syndee has been part of the Sculpey team for over 25 years now! The artist/pro photographer/single mom has always encouraged people to find time for art in their lives. She has written over 100 magazine articles on diverse topics of pro photography, construction foam and flooring, and of course, polymer clay! One of her television producers pronounced her “the Lucy of daytime craft television” with over 40 television segments filmed. She works tirelessly to bring the magic of polymer clay to as many people as possible and to support the polymer clay groups throughout the world.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Cabernet 1:1 Mixes

Wow! I get to introduce a NEW color every week this month! (And I’m doing 4 mixes instead of the usual 3). Well, I don’t need to describe this color to you – the name says it all! Like its liquid namesake, this color is deep, rich and slightly wicked… First up, I teamed the… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Cabernet 1:1 Mixes

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Light Pink 1:1 Mixes

Wow! I get to introduce a NEW color every week this month! This week I’m mixing with Sculpey Premo™ Light Pink, a delicate, but warm-toned pastel. The first mix I created was with my beloved Premo™ Copper. I really, really like how the Light Pink actually created a slightly deeper, richer Copper color but with… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Light Pink 1:1 Mixes

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Sedona 1:1 Mixes

Wow! I get to introduce a NEW color every week this month! (And I’m doing 4 mixes instead of the usual 3). So, I’m starting with the newest member of my beloved Sculpey Soufflé™ family. This is Sculpey Soufflé™ Sedona, a deep, rich terra cotta color that is destined to be one of my favorite… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Sedona 1:1 Mixes

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Berry Pearl- Pt 4

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color.  I mixed with a couple of the Sculpey Premo™ Yellow… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Berry Pearl- Pt 4

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Berry Pearl- Pt 3

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. I decided to try mixing the Sculpey Premo™ Berry Perry… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Berry Pearl- Pt 3

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes -Pt 5

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. For my “bonus” 5th week mixes, I decided to mix… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes -Pt 5

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes -Pt 4

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Okay, let’s look at some of the red/purple palettes this… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes -Pt 4

An eraser, tooth brush, measuring tape, earplug and marker laying on a cork boardv

Polymer Clay Tool Treasures from Around our Home

I mentioned in my previous blog that many of our best and most favorite tools come from around our house, so I thought I would share some of my most favorite “home found” tools. Some of these have some obvious uses: Now let’s see what some of these other goodies can do for you! The… Continue reading Polymer Clay Tool Treasures from Around our Home

White background with four colors in a color palette. pumpkin, canary, cowboy, glacier

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes -Pt 3

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Last week I featured neutrals as the mixers, so this… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes -Pt 3

White background with four colors in a color palette. Ivory, latte, poppy seed and glacier.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes – Pt 2

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Okay, I’m mixing with my beloved Sculpey Soufflé™ this week.… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes – Pt 2

12 paintbrushes laying on a white background with paint splatter laying across them

Tools That Make Our Clay Life Easier

When we first started in polymer clay over 30 years ago there were no designated tools for our medium. I likened us to the “Pirates of the Crafting World” because we literally plundered tools from so many different crafts as well as our kitchens and garages! Pasta machines from the kitchen were the first big… Continue reading Tools That Make Our Clay Life Easier

White background with four colors in a color palette. silver, gold, copper, mystery color

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes -Pt 1

Well, as usual, I couldn’t WAIT!! Sculpey is releasing a brand new Sculpey Soufflé™ color this month and I just HAD to mix my NCTs for this month with it.  But, until the color is released, I’ve called it a “mystery color” and greyed it out.  I will edit the blogs after the color is… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Glacier 1:1 Mixes -Pt 1

White background with four colors in a color palette. gold (G), 18k, peacock pearl (pp), wild orchid (wo)

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Wild Orchid Pt 4

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. I had to give this new Wild Orchid a spin… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Wild Orchid Pt 4

White background with four colors in a color palette. robins egg, cinnamon, pistachio, wild orchid

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Wild Orchid- Pt. 3

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Of course I had to try my 3 favorite Sculpey… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Wild Orchid- Pt. 3

White background with four colors in a color palette. cornflower (CF), pumpkin (P), igloo (I), wild orchid (WO)

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Wild Orchid- Pt 2

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. I thought that I would give my (current) favorite Sculpey… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Wild Orchid- Pt 2

NCT mixes with Willd Orchid

New Color Tuesday- Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Wild Orchid

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Now, I am NOT a fan of pinks but I… Continue reading New Color Tuesday- Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Wild Orchid

White background with four colors in a color palette. robins egg, cornflower, turnip and french pink

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1 Mixes – Pt 5

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. My jaw just dropped AGAIN when I saw this photo… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1 Mixes – Pt 5

White background with four colors in a color palette. 18k gold, copper, yellow gold glitter, french pink

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1Mixes with Sculpey Premo™ – Pt 4

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Now, these 3 Premo colors are probably my most favorite… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1Mixes with Sculpey Premo™ – Pt 4

White background with four colors in a color palette. ivory, canary yellow, latte, french pink

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1 Mixes – Pt 3

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Okay, first off I am ALL ABOUT that Canary Yellow/French… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1 Mixes – Pt 3

White background with four colors in a color palette. sea glass, fiji, bluestone, french pink

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1 Mixes – Pt 2

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. What can I say? I love all these color combinations… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1 Mixes – Pt 2

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1 Mixes – Pt 1

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Since I was a little red haired girl, my Mom… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ French Pink 1:1 Mixes – Pt 1

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Soufflé™ Khaki Green- Pt 4

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Oh, this week’s colors are MOODY, cool colors! The Shamrock/Khaki… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Soufflé™ Khaki Green- Pt 4

White background with four colors in a color palette. sea glass, latte, canary, khaki green

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Soufflé™ Khaki Green- Pt 3

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Okay, I love me some greens and this weeks mixes… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Soufflé™ Khaki Green- Pt 3

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Soufflé™ Khaki Green- Pt 2

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Well, of course I had to see how this new… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Soufflé™ Khaki Green- Pt 2

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Soufflé™ Khaki Green- Pt 1

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Okay, what can this color do beside be an EXCELLENT… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Soufflé™ Khaki Green- Pt 1

New Color Tuesday Blackberry Pearl Pt 4

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Blackberry Pearl 1:1 Mixes-Pt 4

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Okay, I’m going light and glittery this week. I wanted… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Blackberry Pearl 1:1 Mixes-Pt 4

Blackberry Pearl Week 3 mixes

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Blackberry Pearl 1:1 Mixes-Pt 3 Extended

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Okay, I am ALL ABOUT that 18k/Blackberry Pearl 1:1 mix!… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Blackberry Pearl 1:1 Mixes-Pt 3 Extended

White background with four colors in a color palette. wasabi, cayenne, turquoise and a mystery color

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Blackberry Pearl- Pt 2

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. I couldn’t WAIT!! Sculpey is releasing a brand new Sculpey… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Blackberry Pearl- Pt 2

White background with four colors in a color palette. teal, cad yellow, fuschia and a mystery color

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo Blackberry Pearl™ – Pt 1

I couldn’t WAIT!! Sculpey is releasing a brand new Sculpey Premo™ color this month and I just HAD to mix my NCTs for this month with it.  But, until the color is released, I’ve called it a “mystery color” and greyed it out.  I will edit the blogs after the color is released to show… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo Blackberry Pearl™ – Pt 1

White background with four colors in a color palette. butter yellow, wild orchid, apricot, coral

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Coral – Pt 5

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the featured color on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing the color directly above with equal portions (1:1) of the featured color. Since I had a “bonus mix week”, I decided to… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Coral – Pt 5