PolymerClayTV — polymer clay tutorial

This fun bead shape shows just how versatile polymer clay can be if you carefully engineer and plan your baking. You can create beads like this using any symmetrical cutter shape.Shape shown is from the Shields set at http://createalong.com

Sometimes you have an idea but you don't really want to use "standard" tools to create it. In this video, I'll show you how to use a tool that wasn't actually meant to create petals and leaves, but it actually makes really beautiful flower parts!  So if you have a bunch of cutters and other tools lying around, learn to see them for more than just the shape that they are. There are so many hidden shapes and textures all around you just waiting to be used in your polymer clay creations. The cutters, ball stylus, and pigments used are...

Flower Pen polymer Clay tutorial including how to create a cane by coloring clay with alcohol ink and making a Skinner blend. Then how to tell if your pen base is bake-able, and a fun idea to try if it isn't! Don't forget- everything is on sale at www.CreateAlong.com with coupon code AUGUSTFUN you'll get 27% off through Saturday the 2nd. Join us on Facebook in Polymer Clay Tribe, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our videos and never miss a thing!

In this project you can learn how to attach polymer clay to a piece of wood and embellish it so you can create an ornament or magnet. You could even adapt this technique to jewelry to create pendants and earrings.Supplies used:Folk Art Color Shift PaintWord art: Here's the Silkscreen I usedPremo Turquoise polymer claySculpey Liquid Clay goldSlice of wood from Hobby Lobby (oval)2 eye screwssmall piece of sari ribbonabout 4 inches of crystal cup chainPaintbrushes