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The Medium (If Not the Man) of My Dreams: Polymer Clay Tutorials, Polymer Clay Jewelry, and More

February 6, 2014 by FaveCrafts

Let me be clear: I’m no Demi Moore, and I’ve never thrown a pot in my life. Still, whenever I craft with clay, a little piece of me can’t help but wish that Patrick Swayze will come through my front door, anxious to give me a few pointers. Alas, my schoolgirl fantasy will never be realized, but I can still work with clay!

Angel of Crafting

Polymer Clay Figures

Clay is a great medium for making figurines, because there are so many color options. There’s no limit to what you can create with clay. Plus, polymer clay figures are as durable as they are adorable. One of the cutest polymer clay projects on FaveCrafts is the Angel of Crafting.

This winged guardian is made out of odds and ends you can find around your home, such as screws and steel wool. Whenever you feel uninspired, the Angel of Crafting reminds you that you’re creative enough to make something out of nothing.

 

Here are some more examples of the clay projects that await you on FaveCrafts:

Peas in a Pod
Adorable Clay Pig
Fun Giraffe

Clay Tutorials for the HomePretty Petal Kitchen Caddy

I have a tendency to lose track of my cooking supplies right when I’m in the middle of making soup. You can upcycle an old vase into a utensil organizer with the Pretty Petal Kitchen Caddy. Learn how to use polymer clay cut outs to create a floral or fish scale design. This project sticks to plain white, but you can add vibrancy to this craft by using different colors of clay.

There are tons of options when it comes to clay home decor. Check these out, too:

Clay Cupcake Boxes
Beautiful Accented Votive Holder
Clay Jewelry Dish 

Glitter Clay BeadsPolymer Clay Jewelry

If you’re looking to glam up your jewelry collection, try some of these polymer clay ideas. These polymer clay jewelry projects are simple, inexpensive, and fun. You can learn how to make dazzling DIY clay beads to use on earrings, bracelets, and more. Check out our tutorial on Glitter Clay Beads to learn the secret to keeping glitter from rubbing off on your skin.

Here are a few more examples of the clay jewelry projects you can find on FaveCrafts:

Clay Stacked Stone Necklace
Heart Line Buttons
Clay Butterfly Charm

 

Other Polymer Clay TutorialsFaux Tie Dye Coasters

I’ve only scratched the surface of polymer clay projects in this post. There are tons of polymer clay craft ideas on FaveCrafts that suit your every need. These Faux Tie Dye Coasters are the perfect example.

Tie dye remains popular, especially with children, and it’s not just for fabrics. You can imitate tie dye using practically any material, including (you guessed it) clay. These Faux Tie Dye coasters are polymer clay projects that the whole family can help create. Your kids can lend a hand by blending colors for each coaster. Don’t forget to break out these funky coasters at your first summertime bash!

You can also find projects like these on FaveCrafts:

Funky Polymer Clay Crochet Hook Handles
Mokume Gane Peacock Utensils
Art Deco Purse and Mirror Set

 

24 Polymer Clay Tutorials: Polymer Clay Jewelry, Decor, and More

For even more great ideas on how to use polymer clay, check out our roundup of 24 Polymer Clay Tutorials: Polymer Clay Jewelry, Decor, and More.

 

 

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Clay Tagged With: Clay, clay crafts, clay jewelry, clay projects, eBook, Favecrafts, free eBook, home decor, Jewelry Making, Molly Fletcher, polymer clay

22 Effortless Jewelry Patterns

January 27, 2014 by FaveCrafts

It may not feel like it now, but spring is on the way!  Soon all the snow will melt and the cold wind will cease and we’ll all be able to enjoy the rebirth of life.

To help get in the mood for spring, we’ve gathered up 22 simply adorable and effortless jewelry patterns.  From bright and colorful earrings to stunning statement necklaces, this awesome jewelry collection will have you ready for spring in no time!

As an added bonus, we’re giving away an awesome collection of clay crafting supplies so you can get started making any one of these patterns!  All you need to do to win is comment on this post and you’ll be entered to win…simple as that.

The lucky winner will receive an awesome portable clay mat working surface, a Polymer clay roller, a set of Sculpey tools, the Beginner’s Guide to Polymer Clay Jewelry book, custom bead cores for creating fun clay bead bracelets and necklaces, and a variety of clay in a whole slew of colors.  Want to win this awesome collection?  Scroll on down for all the information!

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Bracelets and Bangles

  • Braided Clay Bangles
  • Extravagant Cuff
  • Baked Bangles

Earrings

  • Embossed Raspberry Earrings
  • Darling DIY Rose Studs
  • Hardened Clay Heart Earrings
  • Marbled Black n’ Blue Earrings
  • Pretty Fimo Flower Earrings

Necklaces

  • Faceted Clay Necklace
  • DIY Color Block Necklace
  • Ombre Necklace
  • Mint Statement Necklace
  • Ribbon Strung Necklace
  • Instant Impression Necklace
  • Gumdrop Necklace
  • Triangle Geometric Necklace

Pendants and Beads

  • Watercolor Beads
  • Chevron Pendant
  • Insanely Adorable Bows
  • Reversible Ripple Pendant
  • Sparkling Canal Pendant
  • Modern Geometric Pendant

clay-jewelry-collage*This giveaway is now over*

Want to win this awesome collection of clay crafting supplies?

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All you need to do is answer this question below:

If you won this craft supply collection, what clay project would you make?

Rules for Entry:

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post.
  • Winner will be contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until February 17th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this blog post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

Filed Under: Jewelry Making Tagged With: clay jewelry, clay projects, Favecrafts, Melissa Conner, polymer clay

Pep Up Your Paper Crafting: Polymer Clay Ideas

January 7, 2014 by AllFreePaperCrafts

To celebrate the beginning of another year, make a resolution to master a new crafting technique. For some easy ways to jazz up your paper crafting, check out the polymer clay ideas on AllFreePaperCrafts. No matter what your skill level, you might be surprised to learn how many polymer clay craft ideas are out there. Clay comes in a ton of different colors and styles, so it can be used for almost anything, like borders for homemade cards, frames for photos, embellishments for gifts, and more. Here’s a small sample of polymer clay ideas that I’m especially psyched about this year.

 

Homemade Card Ideas

Polymer clay embellishments make homemade cards pop. The only limit on these 3D accents is your imagination. Geometric shapes, flowers, and animals are just a few examples of polymer clay craft ideas. Take a look at this gorgeous Crinkle Cutter Clay Tile Card. You’ll have fun marbling the clay and cutting out tiles for this handmade card.

Crinkle Cutter Clay Tile Card

 

Polymer Clay Craft Ideas

Clay is a great imitator. Because it comes in so many colors and styles, you can mimic almost any material using clay. Take these Rustic Numbered Tags, for instance. They may look like they’re made out of metal, but they’re really a combination of clay, paper, and Mod Podge. You can also keep those family treasures safe with one of our fun and functional polymer clay projects. Add paper and clay embellishments to this Family Secrets Recipe Box and Cards. It’s the perfect gift for the cook in your family.

Rustic Numbered Tags

 

Mixed Media Art

Don’t let the phrase “mixed media” scare you. After all, you’ve been playing with clay since kindergarten. Channel your inner grade school student with DIY wall décor projects that use paper and clay. House guests will be eager to know which brilliant artist created this Mixed Media Clay Canvas accent piece in your living room.

Mixed Media Clay Canvas

 

Still Not Sold? Enter to Win Free Polymer Clay and Craft Supplies!

Check out our review of the Spectacular Polyform Embellishment Collection, which includes clay, texture wheels, molds, cutters, and much more. Enter our giveaway for the chance to win this fabulous product.

Spectacular Polyform Embellishment Collection

 

When was the last time you crafted with clay?

 

 

 

Filed Under: Clay Tagged With: cardmaking, clay crafts, clay projects, decorative crafts, embellishment, handmade cards, Molly Fletcher, polymer clay, wall art

10 Clay Projects I Love

December 24, 2013 by FaveCrafts

crafting-with-clay-free-projectsFor as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved crafting with clay.  I love making my own jewelry, creating my own embellishments, and even using clay to create little figurines and toys for my brothers and sisters.  Though it may seem intimidating to look at a block of clay and wonder what you can do with it, there’s really no better way to learn how to craft with clay than to play around with it and have fun!

To help get you started on making your own beautiful clay designs, I’ve gathered up 10 of my favorite Polymer clay tutorials.  From simple jewelry to fun home decor, you won’t believe what you can craft out of a block of clay.

Can’t wait to get your hands dirty?  Well we’re giving away an awesome set of Sculpey Clay, along with the Essential Tool Kit, complete with all the tools you need to help you get started.  Scroll on down for all the info on how to win this fantastic collection!

10 Clay Projects I Love

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Clay Smurf Figurine

Peas in a Pod

Clay Stacked Stone Necklace

Rose Accented Votive Holder

Clay Cupcake Boxes

Funky Polymer Clay Crochet Hooks

Pretty Petal Kitchen Caddy

Angel of Crafting

Clay Pot Farm Animals

Clay Jewelry Dish

BONUS!  Like what you see here?  Find even MORE awesome tutorials by visiting “How to Use Polymer Clay: 21 Polymer Clay Tutorials“!

Filed Under: Clay Tagged With: Clay, clay crafts, clay jewelry, clay projects, Favecrafts, Melissa Conner, polymer clay, polymer clay tools

How To: Unique Handcrafted Jewelry

December 31, 2011 by FaveCrafts

Need some last minute New Year’s party accessories?  What about a unique pendant to go with that little black dress?

I don’t know about you, but for me the coming year is all about frugality.  I’m embracing my inner DIY Diva and I’m going to finish up those half-completed projects, clean up my craft stash, and challenge myself to try new and exciting techniques (time to take that sewing machine out of storage)!

So as I went through my craft box, I realized that I have a ton of clay from various projects…just sitting there unused and unloved.  So I decided to make some new Polymer clay jewelry.  Turn trash into treasure, right?

Needless to say, I love how these Stamped Clay Pendants came out!  Not only would this very unique handcrafted jewelry be great gifts for friends and family, but I can use them as gift tags, magnets, or even as scrapbook embellishments!  2012 better look out…it’s bound to be a year of DIY madness!

 

Stamped Clay Pendants

Materials:

  • Sculpey clay, at least 2 squares per pendant
  • Clay roller (optional)
  • Wax paper
  • Assorted rubber or plastic stamps
  • X-acto knife
  • Toothpicks (optional)
  • Baking sheet
  • Paper towels
  • Paint
  • Paint brush
  • Mod Podge (optional)
  • String
  • Beads (optional)

 

Step One:  Condition your clay

In order for the stamp to make its imprint on the clay, and to make the clay soft and workable, you’ll need to condition it.  That simply means warming it up in your hands until it’s ready to work with.  You can also use a clay roller to help you if your hands get tired!

Condition 2 Sculpey clay squares and roll out into a circle shape, about 3” in diameter.  Press your stamp into the clay.  You can work on a table or lay wax paper down, which will allow for easy removal of your clay.

 

Step Two:  Stamping

Here’s my selection of pendants that I’m making.  I used a broken earring to stamp on the blue clay.  You can use anything you’d like!

Once your stamp is on, remove excess clay with a knife or a shape cutter.  To create the word, “sing”, I just used a toothpick.

Remember to create a hole in the top of the pendant to allow for your necklace string!

 

Step Three:  Bake your clay

Bake your pendants on a metal or glass surface according to package directions.  Let cool completely before moving on to step four.

 

Step Four:  Painting and Mod Podge-ing

This is the fun part!  Lay your cool pendants on a paper towel or paper plate and paint over the pendant with regular fabric paint.  Working quickly, wipe off the paint with a damp paper towel.  Some of the paint will stay on the clay, which is what you want.  Try different techniques like rubbing the paint in one direction, dabbing or sponging with the paper towel, or using your painting skills to paint directly on the clay.  It’s totally up to you!  Use like colors for cool shadows and opposite colors for contrast.

Let your pendants dry completely.

Once your pendants are dry, paint on a layer of Mod Podge.  This step is optional, I just like the shine!  Let that dry, too.

 

Step Five:  Nifty Necklaces

When your pendants are dry, string your chain through the hole.  You can add a bead if you’d like…I used beads from a bracelet that snapped a few years ago.

And there you have it!  Easy clay pendants for wearing and sharing!

 

But the fun doesn’t have to stop here!  Clay stamping is addicting and once you start, you won’t be able to stop!  So here are some other projects to try:

  • Antique Inspiration Tags
  • Beautiful Clay Buttons
  • How to Make Polymer Clay Fairy Doors
  • Wax Resist Earthenware Heart Pendant

I hope you enjoyed this Stamped Clay Pendant tutorial!  Here’s wishing you a very happy and healthy 2012!

What are some of your crafting resolutions for the coming year?  Are you getting organized?  Thinking of learning how to crochet?  I can’t wait to take up sewing again!  If you have any ideas for easy projects, please do share!

Filed Under: Clay Tagged With: clay jewelry, clay projects, DIY jewelry, Favecrafts, Jewelry Making, make a necklace, Melissa Conner, pendants

Guest Contribution:Joy of Color Clay Projects

September 11, 2009 by FaveCrafts

Yael Berger recently contributed her adorable clay pot project that uses fun colors in bright paints. Fun for kids and adults alike. She has an interesting story, transitioning from the textile industry into her love for crafting and designing. She has set up an etsy store as her next big venture into the crafting world. Here’s what she has to say:

“‘I’ve knit and drawn for as long as I can remember. I used to paint furniture, really anything I could put my hands on. In my childhood, my mom had a knitting store, so I started knitting when I was about 8 years old. I used to go with her to the yarns supplier – there I developed a love for yarns, colors and texture. From here, the way to the textile world was short. I traveled a lot for work in the textile industry and got to see a meet lots of new places and people. But 2 years ago I felt I was not being as creative as I could be, I was less happy with travelling, so I knew it was the time to do some changes in my life. I left the comfort and security of a big international company and took the time to think. What do I want to be when I grow up (at age 50)? The answer was getting back to the paint & brushes, to hand knitting and creating one-of-a-kind pieces. As friends saw my work they encouraged me to start selling and recommended etsy as a good place to sell handmade. It’s only the beginning and I am learning new things every day!”

Thanks Yael for your contribution and we’re glad you’re following your passions!

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Filed Under: Clay Tagged With: clay projects, guest contribution, international crafters, Knitting

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