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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 Premo™ Burnt Orange Pt 1

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Burnt Orange (OG) 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 Burnt Orange. Of course, any of these colors or mixes can… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Burnt Orange Pt 1

Mixing colors can result in real suprises!

New Color Tuesday! Peacock Pearl Mix Highlights Pt 4

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Peacock Pearl (PP) 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 Peacock Pearl. Of course, any of these colors or mixes can… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Peacock Pearl Mix Highlights Pt 4

This rich selection features pumpin, shamrock, and turnip colors.

New Color Tuesday! Peacock Pearl Mix Highlights Pt 3

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Peacock Pearl (PP) 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 Peacock Pearl. Of course, any of these colors or mixes can… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Peacock Pearl Mix Highlights Pt 3

Color pallet consisting of metallics and modern shades

New Color Tuesday! Peacock Pearl Mix Highlights Pt 2

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Peacock Pearl (PP) 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 Peacock Pearl. Of course, any of these colors or mixes can… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Peacock Pearl Mix Highlights Pt 2

Color pallet made from 1:1 mixes of copper, Galaxy Glitter, and Peacock Pearl.

New Color Tuesday! Peacock Pearl Mix Highlights Pt 1

The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Peacock Pearl (PP) 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 Peacock Pearl. Of course, any of these colors or mixes can… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Peacock Pearl Mix Highlights Pt 1

Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 5

Now this is my kind of palette! Bright, warm colors that trend towards mid-century memories. The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Ivory (I) on the far right. The bottom 3 colors are the colors mixes created by mixing 4 parts of the color directly above… Continue reading Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 5

Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 4

Wow! This is a trio of really rich Soufflé™ colors that I’m mixing 4 parts to 1 part of the Soufflé™ Ivory this week! I actually like all the four original colors together because the Ivory really adds the pop to the darker palette of the other three colors. The top row of the large… Continue reading Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 4

Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 3

Okay! This week we are mixing with all Sculpey Soufflé™! Again I am mixing 4 parts of each of the selected clay colors to 1 part of the Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory. The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Ivory (I) on the far right. The bottom 3 colors… Continue reading Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 3

Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 2

Well, of course, I had to try three of the Sculpey Premo™ colors that I think have the most depth to their colors – the new Burnt Orange and Forest Green. Alizarin Crimson, an old stalwart in the Sculpey Premo™ line of colors was actually my first choice for this weeks color experiment. The top… Continue reading Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 2

Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 1

Okay, I can’t tell you how much I love this clay color! It is like the combination of the color with the unique texture of Soufflé™ creates the perfect clay for my preferred work palette. This color may look like it is a soft color, but WOW, I had to mix 4 parts of the… Continue reading Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Ivory Pt 1

Forest green polymer clay color mixing.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Forest Green – Pt 4

Of course I had to try this new Premo color with my beloved Sculpey Soufflé™ ! And look at those mixes! I would use all 3 of those colors! The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Forest Green (FG) on the far right. The bottom 3… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Forest Green – Pt 4

Forest green clay mixing.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Forest Green – Pt 3

I expected lots of greens with these mix colors and I wasn’t disappointed. Plus that Turquoise/Forest Green mix is gorgeous! I’m going to mix a big batch of that to use! The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Forest Green (FG) on the far right. The… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Forest Green – Pt 3

Sculpey Premo forest green clay color mixed.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Forest Green – Pt 2

I HAD to do some more mixes with the metallics. That Sunset Pearl mix was so cool looking as marbled colors that I left it just a tiny bit marbled for you to see! The top row of the large photo contains the 3 colors that I’m mixing with the Forest Green (FG) on the… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Forest Green – Pt 2

Green polymer clay mix.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Forest Green – Pt 1

If you have been able to catch any of my Zoom “What’s New” presentations you know that I’m fascinated with this color and how it mixes. LOOK AT HOW IT MIXES WITH THESE METALLICS! Of course any of these colors or mixes can be used in combination with any other colors you wish, but I’ve… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Premo™ Forest Green – Pt 1

Ochre polymer clay colored.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre- Pt 5

Well of course I had to see how the new Sculpey Soufflé™ played with some of the Sculpey Premo™ metallics! Normally, I would have one of the golds in the trio, but I decided to mix it up and use Premo™ Pearl instead – and it didn’t disappoint! It created a color very similar to… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre- Pt 5

Ocre polymer clay.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre- Pt 4

There is not a color in that palette that doesn’t work well with all the others! And OHHHHH! That Soufflé™ Guava/Yellow Ochre mix is my Color for Summer for sure! Of course any of these colors or mixes can be used in combination with any other colors you wish, but I’ve picked 3 palettes of… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre- Pt 4

Souffle ochre colored clay.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre – Pt 3

Okay, first of all, I never would have imagined that Sculpey Soufflé™ Raspberry, Concrete and Poppy Seed could create such a dynamic color palette! And then the new Yellow Ochre adds just the right amount of POP to the palette! Of course any of these colors or mixes can be used in combination with any… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre – Pt 3

Ochre colored souffle clay.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre – Pt 2

I threw some curveballs to my Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre this week with the color I chose. I kind of guessed that I would get some form of green when I mixed the Ochre with Cornflower. Pistachio is one of my wild cards – I guessed some form of light green and I was correct!… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre – Pt 2

Clay Ochre colored.

New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre – Pt 1

I was sooo excited when I received my box that contained the new Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre (which I will refer to as just “Ochre” in the photos). I have pestered Sculpey forever to create this color. Not only does it hold its own in designs, but it is such a great mix color as… Continue reading New Color Tuesday! Introducing Sculpey Soufflé™ Yellow Ochre – Pt 1

Premo + Soufflé = Sparkle + Shimmer!

Combine these two fave Sculpey clays to create even more options! Have a look: Take your favorite sparkle or glitter Sculpey Premo clays and blend them with your favorite Sculpey Soufflé colors for magical results! You can get all of these colors from our Sculpey Premo & Sculpey 24 Piece Multi-pack at Sculpey.com Give it… Continue reading Premo + Soufflé = Sparkle + Shimmer!

Got Scrap?

First of all, I don’t think of scrap clay as SCRAP.  I usually think of it as “Round Two” of my designs. And Sometimes, I even try to purposely create scrap clay – that’s a lot harder than it sounds actually! Every month when I go through my process to create the New Color Tuesday… Continue reading Got Scrap?

My Love Letter to Etch n’ Pearls

If you know me, you know that I love the Sculpey Tools™ Etch n’ Pearls.  Those odd little metal pokey things that are sold in a set of 3. Most of us bought them before we really even knew what they did – besides poke holes. But it is the magical cupped end that is… Continue reading My Love Letter to Etch n’ Pearls