Great tip on glazing issues for polymer clay....

I found a great tip on one of my fav polymer clay sites beadsandbeading.com on the topic of glazing your polymer clay beads. This is a great tutorial beadsdbeading.com, (I positively have to get this tutorial). I have been using Sculpey Studio Glossy Glaze for several years now with no problems. I can add my own color blends with my alcohol inks and it mixes up nicely. However, I do not care for regular Sculpey Glaze...it has a totally different texture to it (to me). I've never tried the Future floor polish or Varathane (simply because I have not been able to find any locally). Still keeping my eyes peeled for some though....always up for new techniques and ideas. Here's a few pics of my latest designs.
P.S. I will keep editing this post as I find more great tips and ideas on polymer clay glazing. Here's another great technique (freebie) at Polymerclay Web. This is basically the way I do it. I have tweeked it here and there but this technique works wonders for a faux ceramic pendant.

More Retro Blues....

Here's a few more of my retro blue designs in polymer clay. I mixed some teal blue clay (small half pea size) into some transluscent clay for a bakelite effect. Works really well.

Retro Kitty in Clay

Here's a fun and funky little retro kitty cameo pendant design. I used a faux ceramic glaze to give it a more vintage feel. Retro blue glaze really made this little kitty pop:)

Fall colors back on the table...

I cannot believe summer is already almost gone. Time to start concentrating on autumn colors and even Christmas designs. Time has a way of slipping up on us so I've found it best to be proactive and start preparing for the seasons a couple of months early. I have my autumn glazes out on the table mixing up some new hues for this years pendants. I have learned so much on color mixing and blending with my alcohol inks. It's amazing how many different glaze colors you can mix from just five ink colors. Color mixing is one of my most favorite things to do after my pieces have been baked. There's always a little mystery in every 'mix up' of colors:)

New Polymer Clay Monogram Pendants

Here's a new monogram design I have created using white polymer clay. Once baked I glaze it and it's ready to string. I have added silver bails to the larger pendants.

Another great polymer clay rose tutorial....

How to Make Polymer Clay Roses Tutorial

A Heart A Day....

Polymer clay heart with slate grey wash. Very simple yet chic.

How to Make Button Molds & Buttons in Polymer Clay

A Heart A Day...

This was one of my favorite pendant designs. It was made from white clay, then stamped, baked and washed in light blue glazes. Once the blue was dry I antiqued the entire pendant to bring out the textures.

A Heart A Day....

Sweet and tiny ceramic tile heart pendants on silver ball chain.

A Heart A Day...

My goal for this new year is to try and 'create' some type of art every day. So, I thought what better way to experiment with art than to make heart designs. My objective is to make some type of art with the heart shape every day. I hope to post my creations every day as well. The posts will be under the label 'A Heart A Day...'. This pendant is made from white polymer clay. I made two separate sides then bonded them together for a more chunky look. Each side is textured and I have done a black acrylic wash and antique wash. Cute and simple:)

Gorgeous Necklace Design by Beadnoninka on Etsy

I am thrilled to showcase photos of a beautiful necklace design made by Beadnoninka on etsy. She used one of my polymer clay face cabs to make this stunning intricately embroidered beaded necklace. Her work is absolutely amazing. She makes colorful beaded embroidery jewelry designs with seed beads and mixed media pieces. I am always mesmerized when I see the work of talented artists like Beadnoninka. The time and attention to detail in each of her pieces is amazing. Take a look at more of her lovely designs on etsy at Beadnoninka

More new tile charms...

I have added a few more tile charms to my designs. Hoping to get some mixed media earrings made up with some of them.

Polymer Clay Pendant Tutorial