"Shades of Grey" Pendant & More

Shades of Grey Pendant by Cindi McGee

Love & Lace... Hearts..... Valentine's..... Love......."50 Shades of Grey"..... ???

I created this pendant with some of the fabulous goodies in the January "Love & Lace" Create Along Box! I used the lace Color Me Magic Transfer Paper, and the lace stencil. premo! Sculpey® clay was used to create the Skinner Blend, premo! Accents for the silver, and Sculpey® Clear Liquid Clay to add shine. The box also included shimmering pink mica powder, a heart cutter, a silkscreen, more great Transfer Paper options, a piece of vintage lace and a brand new item offered by Create Along - a Deco Disc! I've been having fun creating with many of the items in the box, including these two pieces. The heart cutter (along with more fabulous silkscreens and Magic Transfer Paper designs from Create Along) was used for the bohemian heart pendant below, and the Deco Disc was used for a mandala pendant she will be sharing soon! Learn more about the monthly Create Along box here!   AND - there are a limited number of the amazing Love & Lace January Create Along Boxes still available!  Order yours here.

BIG Announcement coming tomorrow on Polymer Clay TV

We can't contain ourselves anymore we need to let the cat out of the bag. LOL We have a really cool announcement to make tomorrow so come subscribe to our channel so you don't miss it!
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NEW texture mats- How to create interchangeable bracelet focal beads with polymer clay

Watch as Kira uses a fun wrap bracelet to create various clay beads with thoughts and affirmations for an ever changing wearable piece of art! Featuring Magic Molding Mats and other fun clay tools from CreateAlong.com

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Magical Fairy House Tutorial to Get You Inspired

As you have probably seen fairy doors and magical enchanted houses are all the rage now and for good reason they are so fun! I just love all the handmade love and attention that goes into these special worlds and I love making and sharing them with you too.

In the past I made a magical fairy lantern but now I am on to the whole house! I found this mushroom shaped glass jar at a yard sale and it has been in my studio holding thread, when it finally dawned on me what a cool and unique fairy house it would make. I can't imagine anyone not wanting to live inside of this place and its not even finished. LOL

Since this was a big project I knew I did not want to sculpt all the individual flowers and pieces. So I turned to my molds and cutters for assistance. It went surprisingly fast once my clay was conditioned and before I knew it I had enough flowers and leaves to get me creating. I made a total of 3 sheets of silkscreens using a silkscreen from our shop. I pieced the 3 sheets together and melded the seams with my fingers and my acrylic rod. I then added more flowers and leaves and of course what fairy house doesn't have a fairy lurking somewhere amongst the flowers.

I love how it is coming out but it is still a work in progress. Here is what I used so far to make it.
Mushroom shaped glass jar
Pan Pastels
molds, silkscreens, and texture sheets from CreateAlong.com

Faux Filigree on Polymer Clay TV & Anniversary Sale

Today on Polymer Clay TV I shared some ways to use just bits and pieces of molds and cutters. Sometimes you just want a certain area of a mold and not the whole thing, so I share how to do that. I also share how to use a butterfly mold to achieve a filigree look that is gorgeous and an embossing texture plate paired with bits of a mold to make a beautiful pendant. As you know I love to mix things up so I had a lot of fun with this one.
www.createalong.com

Happy 8th Anniversary to Polymer Clay TV

It was 8 years ago today June 16, 2007 that Kira and I launched Polymer Clay TV, the first ever online show dedicated to sharing our love for polymer clay and mixed media. It has been an amazing journey and we have met so many wonderful people along the way. Thanks for your support it means the world to us.

In all of these years we have never lived closer than 300 miles away from each other, so we had to learn to communicate online. We have learned so much in these last 8 years and we felt all of the things we have learned would help us to share our passion for polymer clay and mixed media with the world through Polymer Clay Adventure. It is hard to believe 8 years ago neither of us had ever done video or audio before but with hard work and dedication we figured it out.

Here is our very first show we ever did and I believe this was only the second time Kira and I had met in person.



Even all of these years later I don't think Kira and I have met in person more than a dozen and a half times if that. Kira moved from Florida to Texas to Maryland, I moved from Florida to Connecticut and back to Florida and the show still went on. LOL We don't plan on stopping anytime soon we have so much more to share so stay tuned and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss anything! Thanks again, big hugs from us!
Ilysa & Kira

How to make your own polymer clay bezels with textured bottoms

Today's video features a really simple technique to make your own bezels out of clay, and they have a textured bottom- unlike many of the commercially available bezels. Imagine the possibilities! You can use your favorite stamping and texture tools to create bezels that are just your style.

Then Kira goes on to show you some fun ways to highlight the design and fill with resin to really show it off. Here are the tools used for texture in this tutorial:

How to make an organizer tray with polymer clay and a Lotus Flower mold

http://bit.ly/lotusFS Today follow along with Kira as she creates a fun and easy tray to hold some makeup on her table. You can use the same idea for so many things, any small thing you need to put in it's place! Today only, you can get all the stuff to make it in the shop Flash Sale section at the shop!

Henna Petal Cutters for Polymer Clay are Awesome see them on Polymer Clay TV

I am in love with these new Henna Petal cutters they are so awesome! They cut polymer clay great and make a beautiful impression as well. What more can a clayer ask for. I share some ways to add a different look to these cutters to make the design your own. there are so many possibilities that I haven't even touched on but I am having a blast trying out new things. You can find the cutters and molds in our shop at these links.

Cutters:  http://polymerclaytv.indiemade.com/product/henna-petals-and-lace-set-3-cutters-polymer-clay-and-more

Mold: http://polymerclaytv.indiemade.com/product/henna-paisley-swirly-design-mold-polymer-clay?tid=7

Covering a glass bottle with polymer clay to create a Bottle of Hope on Polymer Clay TV

Oh boy was yesterday challenging. I had to film Polymer Clay TV 3 times because I lost the first two videos and I only had one bottle and live 40 miles away from the craft store. So I had to improvise and walk you through creating some of the bottle but you will get the gist. You can make beautiful bottles easily when you incorporate your favorite molds and stamps to add texture and dimension. Follow along as I share how I made this beautiful but easy bottle. You can make beautiful Bottles of Hope with a glass bottle as an armature. It is easy and fun to make, we use molds,powdered pigments and our imagination to create these fun bottles that are then given to cancer patients. Enjoy!

You can find the molds here in our shop.:
http://polymerclaytv.indiemade.com

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Lacey Heart Plaque Polymer Clay and Wood Tutorial on Polymer Clay TV in Time for Valentines Day

Valentines Day is this weekend so of course I had to make something with hearts out of polymer clay for today's Polymer Clay TV. I have been buying these wood pieces from the craft store because I loved them but I haven't done much with them. So I challenged myself to make something that had a soft look to it for Valentines Day rather then the traditional bright red. I wanted to gift it to my sister so that she can keep it hanging all year long so I stayed away from the traditional Valentines Day Colors. The new multi flower mold and the new flourish mold were a perfect combo. Hope you enjoy the tutorial. I had fun making this one!

Flower Garden Bouquet Polymer Clay Pendant Tutorial on Polymer Clay TV

On today's Polymer Clay TV Ilysa shares how to make a fun Flower pendant using the Flower Garden Bouquet kit from the shop. It is so easy to make but looks like you spent a ton of time creating it. If you have never worked with punchinella you are going to be amazed by the results. Stencils are a great way to add that little extra touch to your polymer clay creations. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

How to make a pretty wobble ring trinket bowl with polymer clay

These little bowls make a great gift and a wonderful spot to put small items, earrings, paper clips and more! They are water resistant too, so you could even put one by the sink to keep your rings safe when you do the dishes :)

Find the NEVERknead tool here!

Learn stamping on Polymer Clay to Create Fun Flowers

I am in love with this new set of floral cutters, I have just scratched the surface of what you can do with these. I paired the stamps up with the carnation cutters and got such a cool look. You can create jewelry and home decor with these fun stamps. They are the perfect size to do almost anything with. You can find them in the shop at the links below. Enjoy the tutorial!

 Floral stamps
http://polymerclayproductions.blogspot.com/p/stamps-n-molds.html


Cutters
http://polymerclayproductions.blogspot.com/p/clay-cutters-for-polymer-clay-crafting.html 


 

Learn how to embellish a mixed media canvas with your own 3d elements made from polymer clay

Learn how fun it is to add dimension to your mixed media artwork by making your own polymer clay elements to glue on using hot glue or gel medium. There are so many possibilities to make unique are when you create your own parts and pieces. Get the cutters and molds at in the shop!

Don't forget to check out http://PolymerClayAdventure.com!

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Polymer Clay Overlay Technique with Lattice Lace Mold N Stamp on Polymer Clay TV

Want to learn a beautiful overlay technique with polymer clay and our Lattice Lace Mold N Stamp. This creates the most beautiful designs, join Ilysa as she shows you how to embellish a glass jar.

You can find the lattice Lace Mold N Stamp in our shop at this link.

http://polymerclayproductions.blogspot.com/p/stamps-n-molds.html

Polymer Clay Wing Mold Earrings and Necklace so easy and fun to make!

Do you love wings? Well you are going to love this molded set of wing jewelry. They are so easy to make but look beautiful and detailed and are great for gift giving. Customize them to your taste and have fun creating! I also show how to add texture to the back of the piece to give it the perfect finishing touch. You can find the wing mold in the shop at this link. 

 It's hard to believe we are going into the 3rd week of pre launch for Polymer Clay Adventure. So much has been going on it's hard to keep my head straight but I wouldn't change a thing. It's all good and will be even better when the retreat starts, I am getting more and more excited every day. We have so much in store for you and it is going to be a total blast! Anyway today is the last day to get into Polymer Clay Adventure for the low price of $87.00, tomorrow the price goes up so if you want to join us don't delay so you get the savings. Hope you enjoy the video, here are some close up photos. Enjoy!

Polymer Clay TV Deco Clay Air Dry Clay and Mold

In this episode of Polymer Clay TV Ilysa shares some ideas on how you can use the air dry clay and the fun molds. The clay is made to make flowers but Ilysa has experimented with different mediums and products that work well with the air dry clay to produce some really cool effects.