Want To Become Great At Making Polymer Clay Beads and Jewelry?

Lessons Learned From Craft Classes Back in the 90’s:In order for you to really become good at making polymer clay beads, or any other art form for that

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Hookmark | 70th Birthday Gift Ideas | Faux Stone Beads + Copper

Bookmark Trivia: Hookmarks are also Called Book Hooks… In Case You Were Wondering:Last weekend, our family headed down to Seattle (2-hour drive south of Vancouver) for my Uncle’s

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Beaded Bookmark Made with Hammered Copper Wire and Fimo Focal Beads

Did You Know… Beaded Bookmarks Are Also Called Book Thongs… Huh?!Today’s photo reveals the answer to the true identity of the copper wire jewelry piece from the other day. And

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Bead Magazine Reviews | Beads and Beyond Published in the UK

My first Impression of the Magazine was… Wow!A couple of weeks ago I revealed my “affection” for print magazines as a wonderful source of inspiration for polymer clay cane

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A Whimsical Piece of Hammered Copper Jewelry… Or is It?

One Thing’s for Sure, The Sculpted Turquoise Focal Bead Is Made of Polymer Clay:OK let’s have some fun with today’s photo. It’s a piece that definitely DOES require

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My Bead Style – Some Say It’s Like Singing Opera in a Biker Jacket

What Do You Think?One thing I often ponder, as many of you probably do too, is personal style. Who you are as a polymer clay artist.Developing a unique

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My First Polymer Clay Cane Bead on a Handmade Martini Olive Skewer

Does This Qualify As a Vintage Bead? Blast from the Past!Fifteen years ago was when I made my first polymer clay cane. In fact the red and white

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Learning Polymer Clay Techniques in a Supportive Blog Community

Where Creativity Runs Free and Inspiration is Daily:Something wonderful is happening around here… a polymer clay community is forming! When my dear husband Doug and I began this

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Bead Magazine Tutorials vs Web Video Lessons. Which Do You Prefer?

And… Who Do You Turn To When Questions Come Up?I love spending time immersed in the pages of all kinds of beads, beading and jewelry magazines or books.

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Your Reasons For Making Polymer Clay Beads – I Really Want To Know

Just For Fun? Or For Making Money Too?There are several different reasons for making polymer clay beads. Some of you may just like to make beads because they

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