How-Tos on Polymer Clay

Take your polymer clay blending skills to the next level with Simmon's polymer clay blend. Witness firsthand how this technique creates a stunningly balanced spectrum of colors.

Award-winning mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka shares her polymer clay tip for keeping your finished clay project clean free of surface contaminants and any pesky spots.

Experience the versatility of polymer clay with this knitted texture plait project. Easily make it your own by changing the pendant shape.

Vitrium® clay—an air-dry resin clay—comes in transparent white or opaque white. Add color to either type using these two simple steps.

Generate extra income this holiday season with these straightforward Christmas projects crafted for selling at holiday bazaars.

Learn how to make your own clay cutters to create custom designs using metal sheet and polymer clay.

Learn how to create your own one-of-a-kind designs with liquid polymer clay sheets in this tutorial from author, jewelry-making expert and educator Tammy Honaman.

Polymer clay canes are a versatile staple in the jewelry-maker's skill set. Learn how to make butterfly-wing canes with these instructions.

Baking polymer clay is one of the most important steps. Learn proper temperatures and techniques with these instructions.

This lush design by polymer clay guru Christi Friesen is as pretty as a peacock. Follow along with her instructions to explore the possibilities of Kato Polyclay and create your own Peacock Pizzazz!

Lots of people ask award-winning artist Lisa Pavelka, “How do I get stuck polymer clay out of my texture stamps?” She has some tips for getting polyclay out of stamps in this quick Fire Mountain Fix tutorial.

Learn how to use a polymer clay gradient technique to make a millefiori jelly roll cane in this step-by-step tutorial led by world-renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.

Polymer clay guru Christi Friesen shares how to make a clay wig wag, a roll of clay with wavy stripes she goes on to use in all sorts of jewelry projects. This super-short and super-fun video how-to invites you to “clay playtime” with Christi!

Lisa Pavelka, renowned mixed media artist, is here with a sutton slice tutorial, one of her favorite polymer clay techniques. Follow along to make your own sutton slice design with Fimo® Professional clay and texture stamps.

Polymer clay guru Christi Friesen calls this little doggo a lump mutt. See how to make this adorable new pet using polymer clay— complete with perked ears, studded collar and little red tongue. Written instructions included below video.

Follow along with award-winning artist Lisa Pavelka as she gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a millefiori cane out of Fimo® Professional polymer clay, which can be used as clay cane leaves in jewelry designs.

Bend or straighten an already-baked piece of polymer clay. In-house jewelry designer Rose shares her tips for changing baked clay into the shapes you need.

Embellish jewelry tool handles and much more in this tutorial using a take on mokume gane with Fimo® Professional polymer clay and texture stamps. Explained step by step by mixed media artist extraordinaire, Lisa Pavelka.

Renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka walks you through the steps on how to design with a millefiori jelly roll cane made from polymer clay in this jewelry-making video tutorial.

Award-winning artist and polymer clay guru Christi Friesen shows how to turn scrap polymer clay into a cane she describes as wiggly scribbly for unique clay creations to use in jewelry making.

Christi Friesen, award-winning artist and instructor, is here with some jewelry clay baking basics and tips such as the type of oven needed, putting a thermometer inside the oven and making sure to pre-heat for best results.

Award-winning artist Christi Friesen shows you how to make an owl pendant in this simple polymer clay tutorial that uses Premo! Sculpey® jewelry clay and some flat back rhinestone crystals.

Use a cloisonné technique with polymer clay in this dramatically sparklicious dragonfly project with polymer clay guru Christi Friesen. Follow along with her to shape wings from flat aluminum wire, then fill them with polymer clay and finish off by adding Crystal Passions® flat backs.

For a sweet holiday treat, swirl together seasonal hues of polymer clay to create these candy-inspired earrings.