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…
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…
New flexible, silicone bead moldsCanadian ceramic artist Maggie Murdoch has just created 3 brand new bead molds to share with us.Maggie’s Back!Maggie Murdoch, a remarkable clay artist and jewelry designer, is offering siliconemolds of her distinctive, Nature-inspired beads, and there’s nothing else quite likethem on the market. Where other molds…
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