Scratching the Surface: A Polymer Clay Workshop for Colour, Mark-making and Surface Design
Scratching the Surface — A Polymer Clay Workshop for Colour, Mark-Making and Surface Design If you’ve been around Shades of Clay for a while, you already know I’ve been teaching polymer clay techniques for years — especially through short, practical tutorials often using my CaBezel Jewelry Molds. You can find…
Choose the Frame First
Choose the Frame FirstI don’t like being told what to do.That’s probably why I’ve been self-employed most of my life.But here’s something interesting: in my creative work, I always start with a defined form. A wood form.A canvas.A CaBezel.A contained shape. Why?Because it removes decisions.If you begin with a flat…
Studio Stock Up Reminder + February 1st Price Update
I wanted to give you a heads-up about an upcoming change. Starting February 1, 2026, prices on all Sculpey brand products, including polymer clay, will be increasing here at Shades of Clay.Over time, the cost of bringing these materials into the studio has continued to rise. We’ve absorbed those increases…
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