You have just two more days, if you want to make a gift for Valentine's Day. Polymer clay, as compared to mineral clay (earthenware, stoneware, porcelain), has always looked to me like it would be fun to play with. Mineral clay pieces can be extremely lovely, but they have to be fired in an oven at temperatures from ~1300 degrees to ~2372 degrees F (depending on the type). Polymer clay can be cured in your oven at home.
There are a number of brands of polymer clay; seems to me Fimo is the best-known. The Wikipedia article cites health concerns for polymer clays, so be aware. A new brand called Pardo uses all-natural ingredients. Below is a pasta-making machine for conditioning polymer clay. One can be purchased at Amazon for less than $20.00 (be sure to check the reviews).
Here are some ideas for projects from Polymer Clay Daily.
For projects rated by difficulty, try Polyform. One of Polyform's projects in this Dichroic-Look Pendant.
And if you just want to see some expertly done polymer clay jewelry, take a look at Etsy.
-- Marge
There are a number of brands of polymer clay; seems to me Fimo is the best-known. The Wikipedia article cites health concerns for polymer clays, so be aware. A new brand called Pardo uses all-natural ingredients. Below is a pasta-making machine for conditioning polymer clay. One can be purchased at Amazon for less than $20.00 (be sure to check the reviews).
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| Dan Bollinger, "Polymer clay conditioning," Wikipedia |
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Here are some ideas for projects from Polymer Clay Daily.
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| Mariana Bankova, Donna Kato, and TejaeFloyd, Polymer Clay Daily |
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For projects rated by difficulty, try Polyform. One of Polyform's projects in this Dichroic-Look Pendant.
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| Dichroic-Look Pendant, Polyform |
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And if you just want to see some expertly done polymer clay jewelry, take a look at Etsy.
-- Marge
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