Vol-044-1 Liver Of Sulfur Metal Patina PcT Tutorial (Intro)

Video #237: “I’d love to see some tips on how to patina different types of wire and metal.” ~Michelle-A** This post is an introduction to one of our paid

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Vol-034 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Including: (1) Rose Petal Beads; (2) Fill Bezels with Clay; (3) Wax Polishing Your Beads; (4) Grape Hyacinth Cane.The photos above, from left to right, correspond with the

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Vol-034-3 Finishing Wax as a Bead Polish PcT Tutorial (Intro)

Video #196: “Is there any information about using Minwax with polymer clay? I tried it on a sample piece. It looks good now, but will it stay good?”

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Vol-029 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Including: (1) Texture Plates; (2) Distressed Paint Finish; (3) Embossed Metal Stamps; (4) Pumpkin Canes.The photos above, from left to right, correspond with the 4 paid tutorials now

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Distressed Paint Finish Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library

“It opens a wide array of possibilities for even more surface treatments.” ~KoolbraiderOn October 12th, I posted an intro preview clip for the custom Distressed Paint Finish tutorial.Today, the full version

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Vol-029-2 Distressed Paint Finish PcT Tutorial (Intro)

Video #175: “I purposely leave little cracks andscratches in the beads, then use acrylic paint to antique them once they’re baked & sanded.” ~Silverleaf** This post is an

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Vol-024 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Including: (1) Ivy Leaf Charms; (2) Leopard Cane; (3) UV Epoxy Resin; (4) Zebra Cane.The photos above, from left to right, correspond with the 4 paid tutorials now

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Baking Polymer Clay Beads and Pendants – Tips for Awkward Shapes

“Help Cindy! Can you tell me if there is a special way I should bake this item?” ~AimsI received a somewhat desperate sounding email the other day from

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Use Gravity to Help Your Lortone Tumbler Perform Better with Beads

“I tend to save my baked beads now until I have a tumbler full and then tumble sand it.” ~Tina-HMany of you have started to use a rock

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Use a Rock Tumbler for More Professional Looking Polymer Clay Beads

“Using the vibratory tumbler has improved my work 10 fold.” ~Rob-KToday’s Spotlight article is all about Rob Keftoot (and his wife who runs their Etsy shop).  Rob is an

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