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Testing Polymer Clay Sealers

Polymer clay sealers can be sticky, peel off, and turn cloudy. Are you using the best products on your polymer clay projects? Compare over 40 varnishes. Read more….

You can make Holo Effect Cutter Ornaments in polymer clay with the Holo Effect Tutorial from The Blue Bottle Tree.

The Holo Effect Tutorial has been completely overhauled to a new format and I’ve included three new projects. Make Christmas ornaments, gift tags, earrings, or even journal covers. Learn how to get your copy here…

Understanding polymer clay glazes, sealer, and varnish is important for getting good results. Learn more at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Understanding Polymer Clay Glaze, Sealer, and Varnish

Confused about all the ways that you can put a glossy coating on your project? Learn about polymer clay glaze, sealer, and varnish options in this article. Read more…

What’s the Best Pasta Machine for Polymer Clay?

So you’re new to polymer clay and are ready to buy your first pasta machine. Or you’re an experienced clayer tired of …

LC Machine Polymer Clay Roller – A Review

The LC Machine is the innovative new polymer clay rolling and sheeting machine from Lucy Clay Tools. Find out what makes it different in this review.

Choosing Silkscreen Designs for Polymer Clay

Consider these factors when choosing silkscreen designs for polymer clay projects. Look at scale, coverage, thread count, and style when buying your screens. Read more…

Spring Door by Jennifer Sorensen of Wishing Well Workshop

Jennifer Sorensen – Artist Interview

Jennifer Sorensen of Wishing Well Workshop brings delight to her readers and viewers by sharing the most adorable scenes, fairy doors, creatures, …

The Dream Machine is the first rolling machine designed by a polymer clayer for polymer clay. Come read the review and see if it's right for you.

Dream Machine Polymer Clay Roller – A Review

Curious about the Dream Machine polymer clay roller? This review gives an overview of the features and helps you decide if it is the best clay machine. Read more…

Imperia Pasta Machine for Polymer Clay

The Atlas is not the only name-brand Italian pasta machine that works well with polymer clay. Another brand is Imperia. It’s sturdy, well-made, and has scraper blades that are very easy to clean. Read more….

Atlas Pasta Machines for Polymer Clay – A Review

When working with polymer clay, one of the most important tools to help you with conditioning, mixing, and sheeting polymer clay is …

The sandpaper disks of the Poly-Fast have velcro on the back so they can be attached to the sanding heads.

Poly-Fast Sanding Machine for Polymer Clay

Do you hate sanding polymer clay? Learn about the Poly-Fast sanding machine and why it makes sanding your beads and creations much easier….

Slices from my master cane in Carol Simmons' class.

Carol Simmons 6-Day Master Cane Workshop

I just returned from a truly wonderful workshop and I had so much fun that I want to share it with you. Carol …

Learn how the craft clay machines differ from cheap pasta machines in this review.

Cheap Pasta Machines for Polymer Clay – A Review

Cheap pasta machines aren’t always a good investment when you’re looking for a polymer clay machine. Here is a review of three craft store clay machines.

Learn about common pasta machine problems and how to solve them. From The Blue Bottle Tree.

Pasta Machine Problems and Their Solutions

Pasta machines are used by polymer clayers everywhere. But they’re not perfect. Learn about these pasta machine problems and find out how to solve them.

Katie Oskin and Ginger Davis Allman, two very different artists, worked together to explore voice in their art. Come read more at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Explorations in Voice

What happens when two polymer clay artists, with very unique voices, create side-by-side with the same products? Find out in Explorations in Voice.

Artist Interview – Katie Oskin

You probably know Katie Oskin as the face behind Kater’s Acres. But she’s also a talented polymer clay artist, an advocate for …

When making a skinner blend, it will gradually expand to fill the width of your pasta machine if you're not careful.

Skinner Blend Tips

Graduated color blend sheets are invaluable when working with polymer clay. Get better results and solve common problems by using these skinner blend tips.