Have you ever spent hours crafting a gorgeous polymer clay cane only to end up with a veneer that looks… slightly tragic? Uneven slices, gaping seams, awkward distortions. Because same. In this follow-up to my Easy Flower Cane tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to turn those cane slices into a seamless polymer clay cane…
I’ll admit, I love a good complex cane as much as the next guy, but sometimes? Simplicity steals the show. When I began playing with surface pattern design awhile ago, I noticed something exciting: when you repeat a simple motif, magic happens. It’s bold. It’s graphic. And it looks way more complicated than it really…
My scrap clay bins are the bane of my studio. Overflowing. Relentless. Just when I think I’ve made a dent in them, they’re suddenly full again. So I’m always on the lookout for fun, functional ways to put some of those leftovers to good use. And today it’s in the form of a scrap polymer…
In my previous post, I showed you how to make a polymer clay box with scrap clay. Now, get ready to give that box a glow-up with a fun mix of extruder cane veneers. This post turned into a long one with lots of pictures, so in the interest of not writing an entire novel,…
If your scrap polymer clay stash is taking over like mine, it’s time to put it to good use. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn those questionable scraps into something functional and fabulous—a custom polymer clay box. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Here, you’ll learn how to build a…
There’s something about sunshine and shimmer that just screams, “Make me into jewelry!” That was the vibe behind this mica shift brooch I’ve dubbed Solar Flair. It’s bold, retro, and packed with personality. In this tutorial, we’re channeling mid-century sunshine with metallic clays, quirky textures, and the magic of mica shift. This one’s for my…
Let’s Talk About Cane Size—Because It Does Matter If you’re anything like me, figuring out how much polymer clay you need for a cane is… not your strong suit. Nine times out of ten, I end up with way more cane than I actually need. I tell myself this time will be different. Spoiler alert:…
Ever had a polymer clay trinket dish or other project that looked perfect before baking, only to end up with rough edges, visible seams, or a distorted pattern? Yep, we’ve all been there! But here’s the thing: those small details make all the difference. A few extra finishing steps can take your work from “pretty…
If you’ve ever looked at a polymer clay kaleidoscope cane and felt intimidated, you’re not alone. I remember feeling the same way when I first started working with polymer clay. These canes can look intricate, complex, and way beyond your skill set. But here’s the secret—it’s not as complicated as it looks! With just…
